Arrival in Rome

Acts chapter 28 

(C)  The last chapter...commentary.

     It was God's will that Paul preaches the gospel in Rome. Yet, Paul arrived in chains, and that only after setbacks, storms, a shipwreck and other trials. 

     God didn't make his way easy. 

     We could be in God's will. Nevertheless, he may direct us in unpleasant paths, even trouble. Yet, we can know that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28).

     Paul lived in a rented house for two years. 

     During this time, he wrote letters to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and to Philamon. About AD 63 Paul was acquitted and released. For a few years he continued missions ... and wrote 1 Timothy and Titus. 

     "Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ" (v. 28:31).

     Paul was arrested again in AD 67 and taken back to Rome. There he wrote second Timothy while awaiting his fate. It is believed he was martyred by Emperor Nero.

 Tomorrow: Final comments for today's believers