A. Paul's History at Philippi (see 1 Thessalonians 2:2)
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1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
It is amazing how many comments I receive about our church and your love for visitors. I would hate for anyone to legitimately say that we shamefully entreated them.
1. The book of Philippians reveals that the apostle Paul visited the believers at Philippi
2. The record of Paul's visit is recorded in Acts chapter 16
a. Paul was brought to the area by the Macedonian vision. (1) Paul, Timotheus (Acts 16:1), Silas (Acts 16:25), and Luke (Acts 16:11—note the use of "we") (among others) came to Philippi, a chief city of Macedonia and were in that city abiding certain days (Acts 16:12). (2) A man of Macedonia prayed, saying, "Come over into Macedonia, and help us" (Acts 16:9). (3) The vision was thought to mean that the Lord had called him to preach the gospel unto the people of Macedonia (Acts 16:10). b. His ministry found fruit among women (Acts 16:13-18). (1) The conversion of Lydia (Acts 16:13-15) a) On the Sabbath, Paul and his brethren went out by a river side and spoke to women who were there (Acts 16:13). b) Lydia heard the apostle Paul as he spoke (Acts 16:14-15). i) She was already a worshipper of God (Acts 16:14). ii) The Lord had opened her heart (Acts 16:14). iii) She attended to the things Paul spoke (Acts 16:14). iv) She and her household were bapti
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