Bible Discussion Thread

The Gentiles and a few Jews became Christian first in Antioch. They call Apostle Paul because the Gentiles wanted the gospel of grace and Paul was the man for the Gentiles.

Acts 11:20-26

20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching theLordJesus.

21And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.

22Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

24For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

25Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:

26And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Apostle Paul share the gospel of grace to Agrippa . Agrippa always believed the gospel.

Acts 26:28

Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be aChristian.

Peter is writing to his Jewish followers to not be ashamed of being a Christian in believing the gospel of grace.

1 Peter 4:16

Yet if any man suffer as aChristian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Peter writes to his Jewish followers and tells them that Apostle Paul has the gospel of grace.

2 Peter 3:15

And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our belovedbrotherPaulalso according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

Today we are being attacked by believing the gospel of grace as a Christian.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Christian believe the gospel of grace