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What turns fearful, ordinary people into bold witnesses for Christ, even in the face of powerful opposition? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul reviews Peter and John’s boldness in Acts 4, showing how God’s grace does more than forgive and reconcile us—it transforms us to live courageously for Christ. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What if there’s a right way to share the gospel—and Peter’s sermon gives us the blueprint?  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines Peter’s message in Acts 3, highlighting six essential elements of gospel preaching. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Miracles point beyond themselves to the God who meets broken and needy people with compassion, mercy, and power.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines Peter’s healing of the lame man in Acts 3, showing how the miracle reveals our deeper spiritual brokenness and ultimately points us to the greater miracle of forgiveness through the gospel. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Christian fellowship is more than a Sunday greeting...it’s a shared life rooted in the gospel. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the early church’s fellowship in Acts 2, highlighting the importance of intentionally living in community with other believers. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What if the conviction you’re tempted to run from is actually God’s loving invitation to come closer? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the response to Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit exposes our blindness to sin, leads us to repentance, and brings us to the forgiveness offered through the gospel. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

The cross was never God’s Plan B—it was the plan all along.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul continues unpacking Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, highlighting God’s sovereignty over Christ’s death and resurrection and the powerful work of the Trinity in our redemption. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

God’s invitation is far more radical (and far more hopeful!) than we often realize: whoever calls on His name will be saved.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul unpacks Peter’s first sermon after Pentecost, showing how Joel’s prophecy points to the outpouring of the Spirit, the building of God’s global church, and the free offer of the gospel to anyone who comes to God in faith and repentance. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

The church didn’t begin with human strength—it began with the power of God.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul walks through the launch of the church at Pentecost, reminding us that when Jesus calls us to His work, He doesn’t leave us to do it alone but gives us the presence and power we need to accomplish what He has called us to do. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What qualifies someone to serve God—and who gets to decide? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the disciples’ selection of Matthias, showing why the condition of our hearts matters more than outward appearances and why we must look to Scripture’s clear commands for guidance. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

What happens when a man who walked with Jesus ends up becoming a warning about the devastating power of sin? Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul looks at Judas’s tragic death in Acts 1, showing us why we must take temptation incredibly seriously. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Obedience often comes before understanding, and that's exactly where faith grows. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul explains that while we wait on God's timing, we're called to trust him through active obedience and prayer, knowing that waiting is one of the primary ways God shapes our hearts. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

Don't spend your life staring into heaven when Jesus has called you to serve on earth. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul explains how Christ's ascension and promised return give believers both the confidence and the calling to faithfully carry out his mission until he comes again. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

God never calls you because you're capable. He calls you because he's powerful. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul explains why Jesus promised his disciples the power of the Holy Spirit before sending them into the world, reminding us that our weakness isn't an obstacle to God's work...it's the very place where his power is put on display. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts

On every confusing Tuesday, every uncertain Wednesday, and every difficult Thursday, one truth remains: what God has revealed is enough. Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul looks at Acts 1:6–7 and encourages believers to stop chasing God's secret will and instead trust the wisdom and authority of his revealed Word. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.

The book of Acts isn't ultimately about the apostles. It's about the unstoppable reign of Jesus Christ.  Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts, and in this episode, Paul shows how the risen Savior continues his work through his people and why this story is still unfolding today. To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.