Acts 18:14
But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, "If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:14?

2. How does Acts 18:14 demonstrate God's protection over His servants in ministry?

3. What can we learn from Gallio's response about handling false accusations today?

4. How does Acts 18:14 connect with Romans 8:31 on God's sovereignty?

5. In what ways can we trust God when facing opposition in our faith?

6. How should Acts 18:14 encourage us to remain steadfast in our Christian witness?

7. What does Acts 18:14 reveal about Paul's approach to legal accusations against him?

8. How does Acts 18:14 reflect the Roman legal system's treatment of religious disputes?

9. Why does Gallio dismiss the charges against Paul in Acts 18:14?

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

11. 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?

12. Who was Sosthenes in the Bible?

13. What events occurred during Paul's time in Corinth and Ephesus?

14. Why does Festus, mentioned in Acts 25:9–11, appear to rely so heavily on the Jewish leaders’ accusations instead of conducting a thorough investigation himself?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Gallio's response to the Jews' accusations against Paul reflect God's protection over His servants?

2. In what ways can we see the hand of God in the decisions of secular authorities today, similar to Gallio's decision in Acts 18:14?

3. How does Paul's experience in Corinth, as described in Acts 18, prepare him for writing to the Corinthians later? What lessons can we draw from this for our own ministry contexts?

4. Considering Romans 13:1-7, how should Christians today view and interact with governmental authorities, especially when facing opposition?

5. What practical steps can we take to exhibit courage and faithfulness in sharing the Gospel, even when we face opposition or misunderstanding?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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