Christianity’s Spread in Antioch
Max explored the spread of Christianity as described in the Book of Acts, focusing on the early church in Antioch. He explained how persecution in Jerusalem scattered Christians to regions like Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch. In this multicultural city, believers shared the gospel with diverse groups, including Greeks, demonstrating the universal scope of Christianity. Max stressed the importance of understanding the gospel in its entirety-not only the resurrection of Jesus but also humanity’s need for salvation due to sin entering the world. He emphasized that communicating the gospel requires sensitivity to differing belief systems.
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