Queen's Road Cell

 Even before the silversmiths’ riot, Paul had planned to leave Ephesus and go to Jerusalem (see 19:21). Although Luke barely mentions the reason (see 24:17), we know that Paul’s chief errand was to deliver money collected from his Gentile churches as a gift to the poor believers in Jerusalem (see Romans 15:25-33; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15). To gather this money, Paul intended to visit the churches in Macedonia and Achaia—in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and Corinth. From Acts 19:21, Romans 1:8-15, and Romans 15:17-33, we also know that Paul was already convinced he “must visit Rome also” and that he hoped to bring the gospel to Spain thereafter.   Luke tells us little of what Paul did after he left Ephesus and before he reached Greece (see 20:2), but Paul’s letters fill in some details. While in Ephesus, Paul learned of a dispute in the Corinthian church. He sent two letters to settle the strife (one is lost  - referred to in I Corinthians 5:9. ; the o...

 For further study a. Using a concordance, do a word study on sharing, participation, communion, partnership, or fellowship in the New Testament.    The Greek word ' koinonia ' is found in these places: Act 2:42. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Rom 15:26. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 1Co 1:9. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1Co 10:16. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 2Co 6:14. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2Co 8:4. begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— 2Co 9:13. By th...