Acts 18:12
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:12?

2. How does Acts 18:12 illustrate God's protection over Paul's ministry in Corinth?

3. What role does Gallio play in the spread of the Gospel in Acts 18:12?

4. How can we trust God's sovereignty when facing opposition, as seen in Acts 18:12?

5. How does Acts 18:12 connect with Jesus' promise of protection in Matthew 28:20?

6. What practical steps can we take to remain steadfast in faith during trials?

7. Why did Gallio dismiss the charges against Paul in Acts 18:12?

8. How does Acts 18:12 reflect Roman legal practices of the time?

9. What does Gallio's reaction in Acts 18:12 reveal about religious tolerance in ancient Rome?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18?

11. What are the key events in the Book of Acts?

12. What does Achaia refer to in the Bible?

13. Acts 18:12–17 – Why does Luke’s depiction of Gallio’s handling of the dispute differ from other historical records of Roman officials’ reactions to emerging sects?

14. What is the Judgment Seat of Christ?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Gallio's role as proconsul influence the outcome of the events in Acts 18:12, and what does this teach us about God's sovereignty over secular authorities?

2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to face opposition when sharing our faith, as Paul did in Corinth?

3. How does the concept of the "judgment seat" in Acts 18:12 relate to the broader biblical theme of judgment, and what implications does this have for our lives today?

4. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your beliefs. How can Paul's experience in Acts 18:12 encourage you to respond in similar situations?

5. Considering Romans 13:1-7, how should Christians balance respect for governmental authority with the call to stand firm in their faith, as demonstrated by Paul in Acts 18:12?1. What can we learn from Paul's bi-vocational approach to his ministry in Corinth?

2. How does God's assurance in the vision comfort and encourage Paul? How does God comfort and encourage us in our journeys?

3. What lessons can we learn from Gallio's handling of the accusations against Paul?

4. How does the relationship between Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla demonstrate the importance of Christian fellowship?

5. How does Apollos' willingness to learn and improve illustrate the importance of humility in Christian service?

6. How does Paul model resilience in the face of opposition during his ministries in Corinth and Ephesus?

7. How do Aquila and Priscilla's actions toward Apollos model the way we should disciple others?

8. How do we see the role of both Paul and Apollos in planting and watering the Gospel (as Paul later describes in 1 Corinthians 3:6)?

9. What does the united attack of the Jews on Paul teach us about the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel?

10. How can we discern God's will in our lives, as Paul does when he promises to return to Ephesus if God wills?

11. What does this chapter teach us about the need for both knowledge and spirit-filled fervor in our faith?

12. How can we use our secular skills and professions, like Paul's tentmaking, for God's work?

13. How does Acts 18 challenge our approach to resolving conflicts within the church community?

14. What do the various methods of ministry used by Paul and Apollos teach us about the diversity of gifts in the body of Christ?

15. How does Acts 18 demonstrate the importance of both individual roles and community effort in the spread of the Gospel?

16. How can we ensure that our understanding of the Gospel is complete and accurate, as was needed by Apollos?

17. In what ways can we provide and receive correction within the Christian community, as shown by Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos?

18. How does this chapter encourage us to be active participants in nurturing our Christian communities?

19. How can we remain steadfast in our mission even when facing indifference or dismissal, as Paul did with Gallio?

20. How does the relationship between teaching and faith development manifest in this chapter, and how does it apply to our own spiritual growth?

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