A World Without Christ? | World Without End

Redemption Hill Church Sermons

In this message, we kick off a new series titled "World Without End," focusing on the Book of Acts. We begin by reading passages from both Luke 1 and Acts 1, which set the stage for our exploration of the early church's history. Pastor Joel takes some time to introduce the Book of Acts, discussing its author, Luke, who is notable for being a Gentile and a physician.

Pastor Joel covers Luke's background, his purpose in writing both the Gospel of Luke and Acts, and how he approached his work as a historian. Luke aimed to provide an accurate account of the events surrounding Jesus and the early church, emphasizing the importance of eyewitness testimony and thorough research.

As we transition into the Book of Acts, Pastor Joel emphasize the significance of the ascension of Christ as a pivotal moment that connects the two volumes. He makes the case that Acts is not merely a continuation of Luke's Gospel but rather a record of Christ's ongoing ministry from heaven through the apostles and the Holy Spirit.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Scripture Reading
00:02:15 - New Series: World Without End
00:03:32 - Understanding the Title
00:04:24 - Background on the Book of Acts
00:05:34 - Author of the Book: Luke
00:07:02 - Luke's Background and Education
00:08:29 - Luke's Purpose in Writing
00:10:14 - Luke's Methodology as a Historian
00:12:03 - Theophilus: The Intended Audience
00:13:20 - Luke's Diplomatic Intentions
00:15:23 - Evangelistic Purpose of Luke and Acts
00:17:14 - Transition to the Book of Acts
00:18:49 - The Ascension of Christ
00:20:14 - Christ's Ministry from Heaven
00:22:10 - Main Characters in Acts
00:24:31 - The Role of the Apostles
00:26:45 - Special Provisions for the Apostles
00:29:00 - Conclusion and Summary of Key Points