The Gospel to Felix - a podcast by Northwest Bible Church

Northwest Bible Church - Oct. 18, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 24:22-27

The Gospel to Felix

Intro

A. FELIX AND DRUSILLA (Acts 24:22-24).

1. Felix had a “more exact knowledge about the Way” (Acts 24:22-23).

2. Drusilla the Jewess (Acts 24:24).

B. PAUL’S GOSPEL EMPHASIS (Acts 24:24-25).

1. Faith in Christ Jesus (Acts 24:24) -

2. Righteousness (Acts 24:25) -

3. Self-control (Acts 24:25) -

4. Judgment to come (Acts 24:25) -

C. FELIX’S RESPONSE (Acts 24:25b-27).

1. Fear (Acts 24:25b).

2. Greed (Acts 24:26).

3. Appeasement (Acts 24:27).

4. Procrastination: two-fold (Acts 24:22, 27).

a. In releasing Paul.

b. In coming to Christ.

(1) Some procrastinate thinking there is plenty of time.

(2) Others procrastinate not seeing the danger they are in.

(3) Still others reject a future judgment altogether.

Conclusion/Application - the day of judgment is coming.

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