May 4th 2025 "ACTS CHAPTER 11"

Join us today as we dive into Acts 11, where Peter boldly defends the inclusion of Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation, recounting a divine vision and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As the church in Antioch flourishes with both Jewish and Gentile believers, Barnabas brings Saul to help nurture this growing community—where followers of Jesus are first called “Christians.” The chapter concludes with a prophetic warning of famine, prompting the early church to respond with generosity and compassion. Scripture for this episode: Acts 11:1-4 Galatians 5:4-6 Ephesians 2:8-10 Acts 10:34 Romans 2:11 James 2:1-4 James 2:8-9 Acts 11:19-30 Matthew 7:12 Philiippians 2:3-4 Colossians 3:13