Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Faithful Witness, Even Before Kings

Acts 26: 1-3Acts 25–26 is one of the most dramatic scenes in the New Testament. The apostle Paul stands in chains in a Roman courtroom in Caesarea.Surrounding him are the powerful people of the region:Antonius Felix, the Roman authority over province in Acts 23-24Porcius Festus, the Roman authority over the province in Acts 25-26Herod Agrippa II, the last ruler from the dynasty of HerodBerenice, female royalty of the Herodian houseActs 26: 19-321. Christians Do Not Retreat From Culture — We Engage ItPaul engages the culture with the gospel.Christians are not called to retreat from the world. We are called to bring Christ into it.2. God Places Believers in Strategic LocationsPaul’s situation looked like failure but, this wasn’t a mistake. This was positioning.God places believers inside culture so the gospel can reach it.3. Evangelism Is Not Just for Churches — It Belongs EverywhereActs 26:22–23 That the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light.The gospel is meant for the whole world.4. Christians Speak With Both Courage and RespectRespect is not weakness. Faith is not irrational.Christianity is grounded in history, evidence, eyewitness testimony.Paul shows that Christian witness can be both bold and reasonable.5. Evangelism Is PersonalEvangelism ultimately comes down to a question: Do you believe?Evangelism is not about winning debates. It is about people knowing Jesus.6. Faithfulness Matters More Than OutcomesPaul measured success by faithfulness.Results belong to God. Obedience belongs to us.7. Where has God place you?You may not stand before kings, but God has placed you somewhere.Where you are is your first mission field.