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Acts 24:1-25:12
apology (Gk. ἀπολογία) – a defense, reply
cf. 1 Peter 3:15
Outline:
- Acts 24:1-21 – Paul before Felix
- Acts 24:22-27 – Paul’s personal conversations with Felix
- Acts 25:1-12 – Paul before Festus
Paul before Felix and Festus
Accusations:
- Sedition
- Sectarianism
- Sacrilege
Response:
- Integrity
- Fulfillment
- Adherence
Big Idea: Live your defense first.
1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Acts 24:24-27 – Paul’s challenge to Festus
How to live a life of integrity:
- Righteousness
- Self-control
- Judgment
Further Notes
Where is verse 7?
- Found in NKJV, KJV, NASB
- Not found in ESV, NIV, NLT, NRSV
- the best manuscripts do not contain this verse. See images below for information and further affirmation that we have the Word of God.
