Paul Arrives In Rome Acts 28:1-31 - Bible Study Workshop

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came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching
those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all
confidence, no man forbidding him.
I. Paul remained in Rome two whole years awaiting trial. (Sometimes
charges were dropped after two years if no one was present before the
court to press charges.)
A. Paul was permitted to live in his own rented dwelling during
this period, a distinct kindness and indication that the Romans
did not regard him as a “dangerous criminal.”
1. Where did Paul get the money with which to pay his rent
B. Paul was permitted to receive any and all visitors indicating the
Romans knew Paul was not associated with any “dangerous
criminals.”
II. Paul preached boldly without hindrance, without having anyone
trying to kill him:
A. the kingdom of God and
B. the Lord Jesus Christ.
C. Acts closes with Paul in chains. However, the gospel was not
chained!
1. Acts 1:8, But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy
Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto
me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria,
and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
III. Paul’s teaching in Rome:
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