After relating terrible events that must happen before Christ’s coming, this text leaves believers with a simple message – Stand Firm!
The closing section of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas moved from confusion to clarification to conflict to consolidation to celebration.
The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.
Although Paul’s circumstances were very difficult, he focused on bigger realities in which he rejoiced.
