Opposition From Other Believers

Big Idea:

When we follow Jesus, sometimes our opposition comes from our own team.

 

            Acts 1:8

            Acts 20:22-23

 

Three of Paul’s driving passions:

  1. Preach the gospel to the ends of the earth.
  1. See his own people come to faith in Jesus.
  1. See the church unified in Christ.

 

When we follow Jesus, sometimes our opposition comes from other believers.

 

Sometimes opposition comes from well-intended, Spirit-led believers.

            Acts 21:4, 8, 10-12

 

Why does the Holy Spirit seem to be giving mixed messages?

            Acts 21:13-14

 

Sometimes, opposition comes from believers in outright sin.

            Acts 21:15-22, 27-28, 30-33, 35-36

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