ACTS 11 A. Criticism from Brethren. v. 4, 13-19.
1. Keep them informed.
2. Explain carefully and precisely what happened.
3. Remember your order of priority.
God comes first--His commands.
4. We reproduce spiritually after our own kind.
a. Converts will be like us.
B. Tough Field to Work. v. 19-21.
1. How to know where to go--an immoral city of 500,000.
2. Necessities for reaching out.
a. Be a fisher of men. Go fishing Go where the fish are. Use good bait: a point of interest Comment - woman at the well; Question - Ethiopian eunuch Publish, don't protect, the Good News b. Salt in the life. Makes people thirsty. Mix to create thirst. c. Light in the life.
C. A Willing Man. v. 22-26.
1. In the assembly at Jerusalem.
2. A man of discernment.
3. Christian character was obvious
4. Knew his limitations.
5. Inter-assembly fellowship. Gifts have a place from one assembly to another.
ANTIOCH: church characteristics Founded by lay people [Acts 11:20] Discipled new believers quickly and effectively [[11:23] Strong teamwork [11:24,26] Compassion for needs beyond themselves [11:29] Listened to the call for missionaries [13:2-3]