Acts 20:27 (NKJV)

27“For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.”

Acts 20:27

Give Me All

Give Me AllIn the context of our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the Ephesian elders

Paul indicates that this could be the last time that they see him on this earth (v. 25)

Knowing that, he declares to them “I am innocent of the blood of all men” (v. 26)

Why?

Give Me AllPaul gives the answer to that in verse 27…

“For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God”

What Paul in essence was saying was that he would have no regrets!

How can we have this same confidence that Paul had?

Give Me All1. Declare

The gospel must be preached!

Romans 10:1-3

Righteousness – God’s or man’sLuke 1:6Psalm 119:172

Give Me All1. Declare

Romans 10:14-17

The gospel must be preached to be heard, believed & acted upon

Mark 16:15 – Go & preach to all

II Timothy 4:2 – Preach the word

Give Me All1. Declare

II Timothy 4:17 – Paul preached the message fully

Colossians 1:25, 28 – Paul notes the responsibility to teach every man

I Corinthians 9:16 – “Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”

Give Me All2. The Whole

Paul tells us exactly what it was that he declared

It was not anything that was in part, but rather “the whole”

We too have a responsibility to declare all

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” – Matthew 4:4

Give Me All2. The Whole

Paul tells us that all scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (II Tim. 3:16-17)

It also completes us and thoroughly equips us for every good work

Give Me All2. The Whole

James reminds us that we must keep the entirety of the God’s law (Js. 2:8-12)

We cannot pick and choose which part of God’s word we like and that which we do not agree with

If we refuse one part we refuse the whole

Give Me All2. The Whole

This means that all sins must be dealt with

LustDrunkennessTongueEnvyPride

Give Me All3. Counsel of God

The counsel of God is His will

Paul had preached the entirety of the will of God

This tells us just how important God’s will for our lives is

The Bible is not just a book of suggestions

Give Me All3. Counsel of God

Again, Paul said God’s word is profitable to us

It instructs us in righteousness (telling us how we can be right in the sight of God)

Paul also said that the scriptures are able to make us wise to salvation (II Tim. 3:15)

James said the word is able to save your souls (1:21)

Give Me All3. Counsel of God

Those who do not obey it will suffer punishment (II Thess. 1:8-9)

God’s will is not always popular

It isn’t popular with those in the world

It also isn’t always popular with those in religion either