Antioch the model ecclesia

A.D. 34 Death of Stephen; dispersal of Jerusalem Ecclesia;

conversion of Saul; founding of Antioch Ecclesia 34-36 Saul in Arabia for 3 years, returns to Damascus 36 Saul flees Damascus, returns to Jerusalem; spends 15

days with Peter; warned to leave; shipped home 36-46 Saul in Cilicia and Syria (Antioch) 46 Barnabas and Saul bring Antioch’s gift to Jerusalem,

consult with the apostles; return to Antioch with John Mark 47-48 First missionary journey 48 Judaist reaction; problems in Antioch; Galatians;

Council of Jerusalem 49-50 Second missionary journey

Chronology

•  Disregard human distinctions, reach out, and preach •  Put Christ foremost: be known as “Christ-ones” •  Rejoice in God’s grace, encourage purpose and commitment •  Build teams who can work together for the cause of Christ •  Preaching and teaching go hand in hand – convert and build •  Communicate love and practical care to other ecclesias •  Mutual respect for conscience is fundamental to peace •  Resist any compromise with legalism – Christ is all •  Ecclesias can do great things when their leaders seek the

will of God through worship, prayer, and dedication

The lessons of Antioch

Antioch the model ecclesia