I. Acts 17 – A birth takes place We can see the apostle’s method A. He goes to a key city.
B. He goes to the synagogue, i. e., to those most who are natural contacts, v. 2
C. The apostle reasons with them, vv. 2 & 3
D. He reasons from the Bible, v. 2
II. This was a premature birth A. v. 2 – only 3 Sabbaths
B. Forced to leave because of opposition I Thessalonians 2:2 --
III. How did this birth take place? “Gospel boldness” A. Boldness from God, v. 2:2, Acts 17:10 -- B. The heart of their message, Acts 17: 3 – Jesus Christ ‘s sufferings and death, resurrection, the awaited Messiah
IV. This new church needs A. v. 1:1 – this letter is from spiritual parents to spiritual children
B. It gives instruction in spiritual basics
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