Dr David Platt
THE GOD WHO HOLDS THE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
Acts 9:32-12:25
Two Miracles…
l Aeneas: Victory over ___________________.
l Dorcas: Victory over ___________________.
m See the ___________________ of Christ at work in His people.
m See the ___________________ of Christ advancing through His people.
Two Conversions…
l Cornelius: Conversion to ___________________.
m God moves His ___________________.
m God empowers His ___________________.
n The life, ___________________, and resurrection of Christ.
m God sends His ___________________
l Peter: Conversion of the ___________________.
m From deep-seated _____________________ to divinely-ordered openness.
m From selfish ___________________ to selfless humility.
m From traditional ________________________ to gospel fellowship.
m From cultural ___________________ to global involvement.
Two Churches…
l Jerusalem: ____________ ethnic believers.
m Founded by noteworthy ___________________ of the church.
m The center for mission among the _____________.
m ___________________ as a result of persecution.
l Antioch: ______________ ethnic Christians.
m Founded by unnamed ___________________ of the church.
m The center for mission to the ___________________.
m ___________________ as a result of persecution.
Two Disciples…
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James: ___________________ as a follower of Christ.
Peter: ___________________ as a follower of Christ.
Two Gods…
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Herod: The man who wanted to be _________________________ as God.
God: The God who refuses to share ___________________ with man.
Two Conclusions…
l Our responsibility is ___________________.
m Unbelievers: ___________________ the Gospel now.
n ________________ from your sin and yourself.
n ________________ in Christ as Lord.
m Believers: ___________________ the Gospel to the nations.
n The gospel is a ___________________ message.
n The gospel requires a ___________________ messenger.
l His ___________________ is available to His people.
m As we _______________.
m As we _______________.
l His _____________ is aimed at all peoples.
m He is ___________________ us.
m He is ________________________ them.
l God’s sovereignty is ____________________________.
m He holds world ___________________ in His hands.
m He holds our _______________ in His hands.
n Whether…
l In peace or in persecution.
l In health or in sickness.
l In life or in death.
n He will…
l Accomplish our ______________.
l Show His ______________.
Dr David Platt
THE GOD WHO HOLDS THE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
Acts 9:32-12:25
Two Miracles…
l Aeneas: Victory over disease.
l Dorcas: Victory over death.
m See the presence of Christ at work in His people.
m See the kingdom of Christ advancing through His people.
Two Conversions…
l Cornelius: Conversion to Christ.
m God moves His people.
m God empowers His gospel.
n The life, death, and resurrection of Christ.
m God sends His Spirit
l Peter: Conversion of the Church.
m From deep-seated prejudice to divinely-ordered openness.
m From selfish pride to selfless humility.
m From traditional favoritism to gospel fellowship.
m From cultural isolation to global involvement.
Two Churches…
l Jerusalem: Mono ethnic believers.
m Founded by noteworthy leaders of the church.
m The center for mission among the Jews.
m Scattered as a result of persecution.
l Antioch: Multi ethnic Christians.
m Founded by unnamed members of the church.
m The center for mission to the Gentiles.
m Started as a result of persecution.
Two Disciples…
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James: Beheaded as a follower of Christ.
Peter: Rescued as a follower of Christ.
Two Gods…
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Herod: The man who wanted to be applauded as God.
God: The God who refuses to share praise with man.
Two Conclusions…
l Our responsibility is urgent.
m Unbelievers: Believe the Gospel now.
n Turn from your sin and yourself.
n Trust in Christ as Lord.
m Believers: Proclaim the Gospel to the nations.
n The gospel is a divine message.
n The gospel requires a human messenger.
l His power is available to His people.
m As we pray.
m As we preach.
l His plan is aimed at all peoples.
m He is sending us.
m He is preparing them.
l God’s sovereignty is unstoppable.
m He holds world leaders in His hands.
m He holds our lives in His hands.
n Whether…
l In peace or in persecution.
l In health or in sickness.
l In life or in death.
n He will…
l Accomplish our good.
l Show His glory.