Aim: To be totally composed in Jesus—as we proclaim His exclusive glory.
Doctrine: There is a great contrast between false religion's rage, and the true religion's calmness. Gospel-resistors fly into a fury while gospel-preachers remain completely rational.
Exegesis: How redeemed Christians are to offer a reasoned defense (of the faith): first, by being prepared and respectful (21:37-22:2b); then, by being candid and engaging (22:2c-5); finally, by introducing Christ to our hearers (22:6-8).
Further application: The advantages the true church possesses in all discussions about religion: we may remain perfectly serene because we serve the living Christ who reigns over all.
Key verses: 21:40b-22:1 ''And when there was a great hush, [Paul] addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying: 'Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.' ''
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Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
