Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 30, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 22:22-29The Blessing of CitizenshipIntroA. PAUL’S EXAMINATION BY SCOURGING (Acts 22:24).1. Roman scourging.2. The purpose for it here. B. PAUL’S APPEAL TO HIS CITIZENSHIP (Acts 22:25-29).1. Acts records THREE times where Paul uses his citizenship for protection.2. Paul confronts their illegal actions due to his citizenship (Acts 22:25-27).3. The origin of Paul’s citizenship (Acts 22:28).4. The effect of knowing Paul’s citizenship (Acts 22:29).C. THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT1. To establish and maintain justice, and restrain evil.2. To protect its citizens’ life and property.D. APPLICATION FOR TODAY1. There is much injustice today.2. It is appropriate for Christians to know their citizenship rights, to understand the threats against it, and use our citizenship rights for protection.3. Enemies of religious liberty today.a. COVID-19. The government response to it. b. BLM - c. Social justice4. Our response. 1 Tim. 2:1-2Conclusion 

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Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 23, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 22:17-24Paul, Apostle to the GentilesIntroA. HIS COMMISSION THROUGH JESUS (Acts 22:17-21).1. “praying in the temple” (Acts 22:17).2. “Quick, get out of Jerusalem quickly” (Acts 22:18).3. Paul’s reluctance (Acts 22:19-20).4. I’m sending you to the Gentiles“ (Acts 22:21).B. THE RESPONSE OF THE CROWD (Acts 22:22-23). 1. Kill him (Acts 22:22).2. Cloaks and dust (Acts 22:23). C. THE ISSUE OF THE GENTILES.1. Their rage was NOT that Paul would try to convert Gentiles. Mt. 23:152. Their rage was that Gentiles can be saved without becoming Jews. Acts 15APPLICATION:1. Boldness is the fruit of the H.S. Acts 1:82. The glory of Christ in the New Covenant gospel. Eph. 2:11-223. The rescuing Providence of God. Acts 22:24, 26Conclusion

Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 16, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner Acts 21:37-22:16 Paul’s Defense of the Gospel Intro A. THE ROMAN COMMANDER AND PAUL (Acts 21:37-40) 1. The accusation - You are the Egyptian (Acts 21:38). 2. Paul identifies himself (Acts 21:39). 3. His request to address the people (Acts 21:39-40). B. PAUL’S DEFENSE TO THE JEWS (22:1-22). 1. Paul’s pre-conversion life in Judaism (22:3-5). a. Upbringing and religious education (22:3). b. His character: zeal as a persecutor of Christians (22:4-5). 2. Paul’s conversion: his encounter with Christ (22:6-10). a. Theophany (Acts 22:6). b. Divine call (Acts 22:7-10). (1) Individual call. (2) Convicting call. (3) Identifying call. (4) Effectual call. 3. Paul’s commission given through Ananias (Acts 22:10b-16). a. Immediate direction (Acts 22:10-11). b. Blindness healed by Ananias (Acts 22:12-13). c. His mission (Acts 22:14-15). 4. Paul’s baptism (Acts 22:16). Command #1 - BE BAPTIZED, the means of doing that is to GET UP. Command #2 - WASH AWAY YOUR SINS, the means of doing that is to call on His name. Ananias is NOT saying, wash away your sins by baptism. LESSONS 1. 2. 3. 

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Christ: The Mediator of the New CovenantNorthwest Bible ChurchAugust 9, 2020Mike SoutherlandGalatians 3:15-29Covenant and TestamentIts permanenceIts effectiveness is at the death of the one who makes it.Abrahamic CovenantIts promisesIts two dimensionsNatural DimensionSupernatural DimensionTwo Kingdoms promised under the Abrahamic covenantPhysical KingdomSpiritual KingdomMosaic Covenant and New CovenantMosaic Covenant and the giving of the LawThe law is good.Three parts of the LawCeremonialCivilMoral – Summarily comprehended in the Ten CommandmentsNew Covenant foreshadowed by Spiritual facet of Abrahamic CovenantPredated the giving of the Law by 430 yearsBased on promise, not the keeping of the Law.Why do we need the Law at All?Because of sin.Three uses of the Law of GodShow us our need of a Saviour.Give a blueprint to civil government on how they are to govern.Show Christians how we should live.The Law is not contrary to the Promises of GodThe Law is our tutor or schoolmasterConclusionA. Faith in Christ has set us free from the Law.

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Northwest Bible Church - July 26, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner Acts 21:27-36 Paul in Chains Intro A. THE RIOT IN THE TEMPLE (Acts 21:27-31a). 1. Jews from Asia (Acts 21:27). 2. Response of the crowd (Acts 21:27). 3. False accusation (Acts 21:28-29). a. He preaches to everyone everywhere against us, the Law and the temple (Acts 21:28a). b. He brought Greeks into the temple and defiled it (Acts 21:28b-29). 4. The lynching mob (Acts 21:30-31a). a. “all the city was provoked and rushed together” - b. Dragged him out of the temple - c. Temple doors were shut - d. Seeking to kill him. B. THE ROMANS TO THE RESCUE (Acts 21:31b-36). 1. Antonia Fortress. 2. The Roman commander and “centurions” respond (Acts 21:31b-35). Applications 1. 2. 3. 

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Northwest Bible Church - July 19, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 21:15-26Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?IntroA. PAUL’S VISIT WITH JAMES AND THE ELDERS (21:17-25).1. Paul’s report of God’s grace to the Gentiles (Acts 21:17-20a). a. “one by one” (Acts 21:19) - b. The response (Acts 21:20a) - 2. The immediate concern (Acts 21:20b-25). a. Tens of thousands Jewish believers are zealous for the Law (Acts 21:20b). b. Fake news about Paul’s teachings (Acts 21:21). c. The proposed plan (Acts 21:22-24). 3. This has nothing to do with Gentile believers (Acts 21:25). 4. Paul went along with the plan (Acts 21:26). B. TWO VIEWS OF PAUL’S ACTIONS.1. Sinful compromise of the gospel. 2. Christian liberty. a. Weaker brethren - b. Consider Paul’s personal strategy in doing evangelism: 1 Cor. 9:19-22 c. What was Paul’s motivation in doing this? Applications

Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?

Northwest Bible Church - July 12, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner Acts 21:10-12 The Prophecy of Agabus Intro A. PROPHETS IN THE O.T. 1. They were God’s mouthpiece. 2. The test for a true prophet of God. Deut. 18:21-22 B. PROPHETS IN THE N.T. 1. Grudem view - TWO KINDS of prophets. a. The OT gift of prophecy is found ONLY among the apostles. Eph. 2:20 b. The NT prophets do not speak with the same authority as the OT prophets 2. Acts 21:11 - support or obstacle? a. The accusation of errors. b. The defense of an inerrant prophecy. (1) Track record. Acts 11:27-28 (2) Agabus explicitly claims that he spoke the words of the Holy Spirit. (3) Luke records Agabus’ sign acts similar to OT prophets. (4) Two ways to harmonize the prophecy with the actual events. First, Compare with Acts 28:17. Second, the Jews in Jerusalem are the ultimate cause. 3. 1 Cor. 14:29. C. DANGERS OF THIS GIFT OF PROPHECY - 1. 2. Conclusion

The Prophecy of Agabus

Northwest Bible Church - July 5, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 21:1-14Determining God’s WillIntro A. PAUL’S SPIRIT-LED DETERMINATION.1. Acts 19:212. Acts 20:22-23B. THE ADVICE OF OTHERS NOT TO GO (21:4, 10-12). 1. The disciples at Tyre (Acts 21:4). 2. The prophecy of Agabus (Acts 21:10-12).a. Paul’s belt used as an object lesson (Acts 21:11). b. The response of others to the warning of Agabus (Acts 21:12). C. THE RESPONSES OF PAUL AND HIS FRIENDS (21:13-14). 1. You are breaking my heart (Acts 21:13).2. I am ready to die for Christ (Acts 21:13).3. “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14). APPLICATION - 1.2.3.4.5.

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The Redeeming Love of God

Northwest Bible Church - June 21, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 20:28-38Exhortations to EldersIntro A. WHAT ARE ELDERS?1. Elders (Acts 20:17) - plural. 2. Overseers (Acts 20:28a) - 3. Shepherds (Acts 20:28b) - 4. Appointed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28). B. GUARD YOURSELF (Acts 20:28) - Exhortation #11. The exhortation: “Be on guard” - 2. The need for the exhortation. a. Elders are men with sin natures like everyone else. b. They will give an account. Heb. 13:17 c. Elders cannot care for others if they neglect their own souls. d. Satan has his eye upon them. C. GUARD THE FLOCK (Acts 20:28-30) - Exhortation #21. Who is the flock? a. “flock” - b. church of God - c. purchased with His own blood - d. disciples (Acts 20:30) - learner, pupil. Followers of Jesus. 2. Their enemies. a. Savage wolves will come in - b. Perverse men from within. c. False doctrine and sensual living. D. BE ON THE ALERT (Acts 20:31) - Exhortation #31. Alert - 2. Motivation (Acts 20:31)E. FINAL TESTIMONY AND DEPARTURE (Acts 20:32-38).1. “commend to God and the word of His grace” (Acts 20:32) - 2. No coveting (Acts 20:33-35) 3. Prayer and departure (Acts 20:36-38) -  Conclusion

God’s Sufficient Word

Northwest Bible Church - June 14, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 20:17-27The Marks of a Godly ManIntroA. CHARACTER (Acts 20:17-19, 33-35).1. Humble servant (Acts 20:19) - 2. Tears (Acts 20:19) - Cf. Acts 20:31; Phil. 3:18; Rom. 12:15 3. Trials (Acts 20:19) - 4. Labors (Acts 20:33-35). B. COMMITMENTS (Acts 20:20-21).1. Everything profitable (Acts 20:20). 2. Everywhere proclaiming (Acts 20:20). 3. Everyone pursuing (Acts 20:21). C. CONTENT (Acts 20:21-27).1. Repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 20:21). 2. The gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24). 3. The kingdom (Acts 20:25). 4. The whole purpose of God (Acts 20:27). D. CONSECRATION (Acts 20:22-24). 1. “bound by the Spirit” (Acts 20:22). 2. Uncertain about his future in Jerusalem (Acts 20:22-23). 3. Paul’s consecration to Christ (Acts 20:24). Conclusion

Marks of a Godly Man

Northwest Bible Church - June 7, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 20:13-16Paul’s Journey to AssosIntro A. PAUL’S COMPANIONS TAKE A SHIP (Acts 20:13-16). 1. Paul’s 7 companions (Acts 20:4, 6). 2. The stop at Miletus (Acts 20:14-16).B. WHY DID PAUL GO BY LAND ALONE? (Acts 20:13).1. To avoid danger. 2. What was on Paul’s mind? a. Plans for future ministry. Rom. 15:22-24, 32. b. Concerns about going to Jerusalem. Rom. 15:30-31. c. Concerns about “bonds and afflictions await me.” Acts 20:22-23. 3. Paul’s Gethsemane experience. Acts 20:23-25. Cf. Mt. 26:36-39.Conclusion

Paul’s Journey to Assos

Northwest Bible Church - May 31, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 20:6-12Paul’s Sermon at TroasIntroA. BREAKING BREAD ON THE FIRST DAY (Acts 20:6-7a).1. The church met on the first day. 1Cor. 16:22. The church met in a home, an upper chamber on the 3rd floor (Acts 20:7-8).3. The church met in the evening (Acts 20:7). “preaches until midnight.”Cf. 1 Cor. 11:21 reference to “supper”.4. The church broke bread after the ministry of the Word. Probably the Lord’s supper along with a common meal (Acts 20:7, 11). Cf. Acts 2:42, 46.B. PROLONGED MESSAGE (Acts 20:7b-9).1. Paul’s LONG sermon (Acts 20:7).2. Eutychus overcome by sleep (Acts 20:8-9).3. Eutychus is picked up dead (Acts 20:9).C. RESURRECTION (Acts 20:10-12). 1. Paul went down and “fell upon him and embraced him” (Acts 20:10). 2. Fellowship until dawn (Acts 20:11-12). APPLICATION:

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Northwest Bible Church - May 24, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan ConnerActs 20:1-6Paul’s Writing MinistryIntro A. 1 Corinthians written at Ephesus.1. Paul probably wrote 4 letters to the Corinthians. a. 1 Cor. 5:9-11 b. 1 Corinthians c. Letter of many tears. 2 Cor. 2:3-4 d. 2 Corinthians 2. Outline: 3. Gifts without fruit. 1 Cor. 3:1; 8:1; 13:1-7; Gal. 5:22-23B. 2 Corinthians written in Macedonia. 1. Outline: 2. His most personal letter. 3. His heart to contend for the gospel. 2 Cor. 11:2-4 C. Romans written in Corinth.1. Outline: 2. Doctrine and godliness.Conclusion 1. Paul was constantly shining the light of God’s truth on their problems. 2. Give generously to those in need. 3. The treasure of the gospel and Scripture: 

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