Swat Bible Study

This week, we see Paul defending Jesus and the resurrection in the Areopagus! We see Paul standing alone (not really- He has God on his side)in the Areopagus proclaiming God's message of Hope in Jesus. The Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe as God continues to unfold His plan! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, we see Paul pressing on towards Rome as he enters Athens, the city of a thousand idols!! Doug dives further into Acts 17 as we see Paul alone in Athens and how God provokes him to action. How he boldly goes into synagogues, the marketplace, and the Areopagus and proclaimed God's message of Hope in Jesus. The Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe as God continues to unfold His plan! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, we see Paul pressing on towards Rome as he enters Thessalonica and Berea. Doug dives into Acts 17 as we see Paul and Silas Boldly going into synagogues and proclaimed God's Word with and inclusive spirit and a trusting heart in the midst of persecution. The Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe as God continues to unfold His plan! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug finishes up Acts 16 as we see Paul and Silas singing in prison, sharing with the Philippian Jailer, and leaving the church in Philippi in good hands as the Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug looks at Paul and his team encountering a demon-possessed little girl trafficked by her slave owners. He goes further into Acts 16 as the Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug goes further into Acts 16 as God calls Paul to move out of his comfort zone and go to a place he hadn't planned on going, ministering to people he hadn't planned on ministering to, and planting a church in a Roman Colony! He, Silas, Timothy, and Luke continue to seek where God wants them to join Him as He takes the Gospel Westward! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug dives into Acts 16 and observes Paul mentoring and discipling his replacement. He meets up with Silas and picks up Timothy and Luke as they continue to seek where God wants them to join Him as He takes the Gospel Westward! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug looks at three post-resurrection stories from Luke 24 that will encourage you to consider the evidence that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again! If you really believe that happened, then what difference is it making in your life!!

This week, Doug looks at the disagreement that takes place with two great Kingdom priests who have known each other for over 15 years. They ministered together, risked their lives together, bled together, and now are at odds, not over a moral issue, Biblical issue, but a ministry strategy issue. Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.

This week, Doug continues to work through the first heresy to hit the early church, adding circumcision and the Law to the Gospel! In other words, Jesus plus... He looks at the first gathering of the church to deal with an attack on the purity of the Gospel - Jesus plus NOTHING! The false teaching of adding the Law to the Gospel was a direct threat against the Church! In today's study, we see the Church respond by the leadership of the Holy Spirit in a way that is wise and glorifying to God!

This week, Doug works through the first heresy to hit the early church, adding circumscision and the Law to the Gospel! In other words, Jesus plus... He delves into Acts 15 where the church has to wrestle with a very divisive issue and a direct threat against the Church! In today's study, we see the Church respond by the leadership of the Holy Spirit in a way that is wise and glorifying to God!

This week, Doug finishes Acts 14 and the ministry of Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. We have been following the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we continue to see the faithfulness of an effective minister as Paul and Barnabas preach the good news, in spite of persecution and rejection.

SWAT Bible Study 3/2/2022 Acts 14:8-20 Finishing Faithful, part 2 by Doug McCary

This week, Doug continues begins Acts 14 and the ministry of Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. We have been following the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see the marks of an effective minister as Paul and Barnabas preach the good news, in spite of persecution and rejection. To finish faithful, you have to walk with perseverance, speak with His passion, serve as His Priest, and walk by His Spirit.

This week, Doug continues in Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see Paul's conclusion to his first recorded sermon where he , under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, shares the Sovereign authority of God and His desire for His people to receive HIS SALVATION!! Paul reminds his listeners that their is NO MIDDLE GROUND with God's salvation - JESUS. He is the only one that matters and Paul warns them on them to repent and believe in JESUS!!

This week, Doug continues in Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see Paul's first recorded sermon where he , under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, shares the Sovereign authority of God and His desire for His people to receive HIS SALVATION!! Paul reminds his listeners that God's salvation is the only one that matters and calls on them to repent and believe in JESUS!!

This week, Doug looks at Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Cyprus to Ephesus to Rome! In today's study, we see the priorities of a vibrant church and how God's exposes a demonic counterfeit with His evidence of TRUTH!! Remember, no matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!

This week, Doug jumps back into our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's plan exposes the futileness of attacks from human leaders/kings. We see how God uses persecution and intimidation to reveal His power and control. No matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!

This week, Doug jumps back into our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's plan exposes the futileness of attacks from human leaders/kings. We see how God uses persecution and intimidation to reveal His power and control. No matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!

This week, Doug begins the new year looking at 2 John and John's exhortation to walk in and guard THE TRUTH!! In this study, we see God's warning against false teachers and how we should respond. Remember, you can't walk in the Truth if you don't KNOW the Truth!!