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persecution (xiv.6-19).
90 Derbe-a brief and quiet mis-.
sion (xiv.2O, 2D.
(S) steps retraced and the return
to Syrian Antioch (xiv22-2s).
2. settlement of Questions Between
Christianity and Judaism, and
Enunciation of Principles of
Church Government (Chapter
Xv.1-35).
Q) Judaizing teachers at Antioch
and the delegation to the
Jerusalem synod (xv1-6).
(z) Peters characterization not
by works. but by grace
(3) James address (xv.13-2l).
(4) Decision of the council (xv22-
(5) Synodical decree delivered to
the Antiochan Church (xv.3o-
3. Second Missionary Tour (Chapters
xv.36-xviii.22).
(D Contention anent the uuitter.
John Mark (xv.36-39).
(xv40.4D.
CD Through Asia Minor-Derbe
and Lystra again. and other
citIes-Timothy being added
TO the apostolic party (xvil-
81.
% The Macedonian call-Europs
first entered (xvi.9-11)
go Philippi-Lydia converted xvi.
12-15): the spirit Of an obses-
sed damsel exercised (xvi.16-
1s); Paul and Silas i'm
prisoned and released, and
the jailer converted (xvi1 1s-
(6) Thessalonica - insurrectionary
Jews gain the upper hand
though there are many con-
verts (xvii.1-9.
90 Berea-the nobler Bible stu.
dents fxvii10-1G.
(S) Athens-Mars Hill! (xvii15-3D.
CD Corinth-Paul works at his
trade for self-support, while
continuing his ministry (xviii.
Ia; is opposed but is as
p sured Of divine protection
(xviii5-1D; is arraigned, but
futilely. before Gallo (xviii.
IBID.
(10) Paul leaves Europe and re-
turns to Antioch in Syria
(xviii.1S-22).
Note.-lt was on this second tour,
and during his eighteen months stay
at Corinth, that he wrote his two epis-
ties to the Thessalonians-the first of
his writings that We have, and, indeed,
the first of the New Testament writ
ings. and. therefore, the oldest of its
books.
4. Third Missionary Tour Chapters
% Confirmatory work in Galatia
and Phrygia (xviii.23).
(2) Apollos of Alexandria enters
upon thesscene (Xviii.24-2S).
go Paul meets at Ephesus some of
John Baptist's disciples txix.
Id.
"a Pauls work at Ephesus. and the
seven sons of Sceva (xix.s-20).
co Paul's desire to go to Rome
(xix.21-22).
(6) Demetrius eXcites a tumult
against the Christians xix.
23-3D tumult quelled by speech
of town clerk (xix.S5-4D.
90 Paul departs from Europe to
Asia, and his last journey
through Greece (xX.1-6).
(S) PauTs public services and the
nearly fatal somnolence at
Troas (XX.1-12).
90 The stop at Miletus (XX.13-16):
PauPs farewell address to the
Ephesian elders there (xx.17-
35). and the prayer at the fare
well (xx.363S).
10) Journey from Miletus to Tyre
(xxi.1-6).
(11) Return journey to Jerusalem
completed (Xxi7-16).
Note.-It was on this third tour. dur
ing his nearly three years residence at
Ephesus, that Paul wrote his Epistle
to the Galatians. the First to Timothy.
the First to the Corinthians and the
Epistle to Titus. Later, at some point
in Macedonia, he wrote the Second to
the Corinthians. While staying three
at Corinth he wrote CAD. 5S?)
his Epistle to the Romans.
IL Paurs Passive Ministry, or His
Apostleship in Bonds (Chapters
xXi17-Xxviii.31).
1. Paul, to conciliate Jewish believers,
takes a vow (xxi17-26).
2. The popular tumult therefor (xxi.
27-3D.
3. Paurs arrest (xxi.s2-4ol.
4. His speech to the Jewish mob
(xxii.1-2D.
S, He pleads his Roman citizenship
and so escapes scourging (xxii.22-
30).
6. Paul before the Jewish council
(xxiii.1-10).
Z. A revelation to Paul in prison
(xxiii.1D.
s. The conspiracy against Paul and
his transfer to Caesarea (xxiii.12-
25).
9. The letter of Lysias to Felix (xxiii.
26-30). and the conduct to Caesa-
rea (xxiii.31-35).
10. Paul accused before Felix (xxiv.1-
:. 81. and his defense txxiy;1o.2D.
IL. Pauls confinement (XXiv.22,23).
IL. Paul's address to Felix and Dru-
silla (xxiy.24-27).
I3. Paurs arraignment before Festus
and his appeal to Caesar (xxv.1-
12).
IA. Festus' conference with Agrippa
(xxv.13-22).
l5. Paul before Agrippa txxv.2s-27).
l6. Paurs defense of Christianity be.
fore Agrippa (xxvi1-23).
La. Paurs reply to Festus and appeal
to Caesar (xxvi.24-32).
Is. To Rome! Voyage as far as Fair
Haven (xxvii.1-S): sailing from
.Crete-a violent storm (xxvii.9-
10; Paul's address to the people
on board (xxvii.1s-26); relief
from fear, hunger and overriding
(xxvii.27-3s); ultimate escape OF
all to land (xxvii.19-34): stay at
Melita-deadly serpent rendered
harmless (xxviii1-11): Journey
ending in Rome (xxviil.12-15).
g.. First (xxviii.16-22) and second
(xxviii.23-2S) interviews with the
Jews.
20. Pauls captivity at Rome (xxviiL
90. 80.