Acts
Chapter 11
Peter explains the Gentile conversion, and the church grows in Antioch.
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Acts 11:1–18 — Peter Explains the Gentile Conversion
The apostles and believers in Judea hear that Gentiles received God’s word.
The circumcision party criticizes Peter for eating with uncircumcised men.
Peter recounts his vision of the sheet and animals.
“What God has made clean, do not call common.”
The vision occurred three times.
The Spirit told Peter to go with the messengers, making no distinction.
Six brothers accompanied Peter.
Cornelius had been told Peter would bring a message of salvation.
The Holy Spirit fell on the Gentiles as on the apostles at the beginning.
Peter remembers Jesus’ promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit.
The believers glorify God.
God has granted Gentiles repentance that leads to life.
Acts 11:1–18
Acts 11:19–30 — The Church at Antioch
Believers scattered after Stephen’s death spread the gospel.
They travel to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch.
Some from Cyprus and Cyrene preach the Lord Jesus in Antioch.
Many believe and turn to the Lord.
The Jerusalem church sends Barnabas to Antioch.
Barnabas encourages believers to remain faithful.
Barnabas goes to Tarsus and brings Saul to Antioch.
Barnabas and Saul teach for a whole year.
The disciples are first called Christians in Antioch.
Agabus predicts a great famine during Claudius’s reign.
The disciples contribute according to their ability.
Relief is sent to the elders in Judea through Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 11:19–30