Why does it seem like Paul puts himself back under the law in Acts 21 after being approached by James and the elders at Jerusalem? Were there different ways for Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians to live the Christian life? No! Paul was applying principles he taught about the weaker brother and giving up freedoms for the sake of the gospel and to win all people to Christ.

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For those of us living in America and experiencing the blessings and freedoms that come with being citizens here, they don't even come close to the ultimate freedom that can only come through Jesus Christ. You can live in a free country but still be a slave - a slave to sin, shame, and the endless treadmill of performance, finding worth, and value. But what Jesus accomplished on the cross, frees us from all of those things and that salvation is offered as a gift that we can receive by faith alone in Him alone.

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In Acts 20, Paul declares that he considers his life worth nothing if he doesn't finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given him of testifying to the good news of God's grace. Jesus gives each one of us a role in His Kingdom work, and our only aim is to finish our race being compelled by the Spirit and depending on God's grace to work in us and through us.

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Paul begins and ends this section with the Greek word, "parakaleo," referencing how the Spirit used Paul to disciple other believers through encouragement and through certain life situations. The Spirit will do the same thing through us today. Look for how the Spirit wants to use you to encourage one another and build each other up!

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Paul encounters a riot and a mob at Ephesus because the Spirit has changed the churches actions and habits, and they are no longer in need of the idols and shrines that craftsmen are making. The general principle for us today is that the Spirit will work outwardly through us to impact the culture around us.

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As Paul begins his 3rd missionary journey, he ends up in Ephesus where God does extraordinary miracles through him. He shares the gospel with John the Baptist's disciples and the gospel spreads all throughout the province of Asia.

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In Acts 18 we learn about how Paul is afraid. He says that he was in great fear and trembling in Corinth. Yet, the Lord provides for Paul in a number of ways to help him face his fears, and He will do the same thing for you and for me as we trust the Spirit and depend upon Him.

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Paul at Mars Hill shares the gospel after being greatly distressed by all of the idols in Athens as well as by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. Idols and philosophies never deliver fully on what they are promising. The give you just enough to keep you coming back but never leave you satisfied. Meaning, purpose, and abundant life can only be found in Jesus!

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