Paul and Barnabas were selected by the Holy Spirit and recognized By the Church for this special mission.
Paul and Barnabas desired to evangelistically spread the gospel and trust God to use the Word to save sinners.
I. The Sovereign Election of a Nation 17-18
He starts with God’s sovereign choice in election. Deuteronomy 7:6-8 God loved them – because God chose to love them. God redeemed them – because He chose to redeem them.
Deuteronomy 14:1-2
In the NT we see the same principle 1 Peter 2:9-12a
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...