Main Idea: Receive the King warmly and proclaim the King boldly.

1. Hospitality from Barbarians and Believers [Acts 28:1–16]

     a. The Scene on the Shore [Acts 28:1–2]

     b. The Snake in the Sticks [Acts 28:3–6, cf. Luke 10:16, 10:19]

     c. The Signs for the Sick [Acts 28:7–9, cf. Luke 10:9, Mark 1:29–34, Hebrews 13:2]

     d. The Sailing was Smooth [Acts 28:10, cf. Mark 4:39]

     e. The Supplies for the Ship [Acts 28:11–13]

     f. The Stay with the Saints [Acts 28:14–16]

     g. Application

         1. Hospitable

         2. Helpful

         3. Heartfelt Thanks

 2. Hostility from the Jews in Rome [Acts 28:17–29]

     a. The Cause for Paul's Chains [Acts 28:17–22]

     b. Paul's Demonstration and Declaration [Acts 28:23, cf. 3:15, 46:10; 2 Sam. 7:16; Isa. 53:1–12]

     c. Convinced, but not Converted [Acts 28:24–25a]

     d. The Perception of the Prophet [Acts 28:25b–27, cf. Isaiah 1:2–3]

     e. God's Grace to Gentiles [Acts 28:28, cf. Acts 13:46–47, Acts 18:6]

     f.  Application

         i. Use Your Ears

        ii. Use the Scriptures [2 Timothy 3:15]

       iii. Use Appeals

3. Heralding from Home Without Hindrance [Acts 28:30–31]

     a. At Home in Rome [Acts 28:30a]

     b. Welcoming All Who Walk In [Accts 28:30b]

     c. Proclaiming the King and His Kingdom [Acts 28:31a, cf. Colossians 1:28]

     d. With and Without [Acts 28:31b, cf. 2 Timothy 2:9] 

     e. Application

         i. Share Christ with All

        ii. Stick to the Same Message

       iii. Shamelessly Share Christ

To learn more about what Arlington Baptist Church believes, read our Statement of Faith.