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Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
THE EXPANDING WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH

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Paul's First Missionary Journey | Acts 13:4-14:28 |
Paul's Second Missionary Journey | Acts 15:36-18:22 |
Paul's Third Missionary Journey | Acts 18:23-21:26 |
- Maps in table above are from the Holman Bible Atlas (digital book; Hardcover/Paperback version) copyrighted © 1998 B&H Publishing Group, used by permission, all rights reserved. This is one of the best resources for Bible maps as the maps also include helpful short descriptions of the events portrayed on the maps. Please do not download for use on another website. Thank you.
- Here is a map with all three journeys on one map.
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Charles Swindoll points out that "When we study the journeys of Paul in the book of Acts, we’re not just reading the travel log of a man; we’re observing the redemptive plan of God unfolding as He promised. Through the ministry of Saul of Tarsus, God’s mission to reclaim His creation from the death grip of evil would move to its next stage. The plan of this mission was outlined in the Lord’s promise at His ascension, where He said,
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses...
- In Jerusalem [Stage 1: Acts 2–7],
- and in all Judea and Samaria [Stage 2: Acts 8–12],
- and even to the remotest part of the earth [Stage 3: Acts 13–28].” (Acts 1:8+)
John Hannah's Outline for Third Missionary Journey (see map)
- The third missionary journey of Paul (Acts 18:23-21:16)
- The ministry in Galatia and Phrygia (Acts 18:23)
- The ministry in Ephesus (Acts 18:24-19:41)
- Instruction of Apollos (Acts 18:24-28)
- Instruction of some of John's followers (Acts 19:1-7)
- Instruction of the Ephesians (Acts 19:8-20)
- Instructions concerning his plans (Acts 19:21-22)
- The riots in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41)
- The ministry in Macedonia and Achaia (Acts 20:1-5)
- The ministry in Troas (Acts 20:6-12)
- The ministry in Miletus (Acts 20:13-38)
- His journey to Miletus (Acts 20:13-16)
- His message to the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-35)
- Concerning his ministry (Acts 20:17-27)
- Concerning the church (Acts 20:28-35)
- His farewell to the Ephesians (Acts 20:36-38)
- The ministry at Tyre (Acts 21:1-6)
- His journey to Tyre (Acts 21:1-3)
- His ministry in Tyre (Acts 21:4-6)
- The ministry in Caesarea (Acts 21:7-16)
- Agabus' prediction (Acts 21:7-12)
- Paul's reply (Acts 21:13-14)
- The journey toward Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-16)
- The journey of Paul to Rome (Acts 21:17-28:31)
- His witness in Jerusalem (Acts 21:17-23:35)
- Paul's report to the elders (Acts 21:17-26)
- Paul's arrest (Acts 21:27-36)
- Paul's defense (Acts 21:37-23:10)
- His first defense (Acts 21:37-22:23)
- The background (Acts 21:37-40)
- The content (Acts 22:1-21)
- The result (Acts 22:22-23)
- His second defense (Acts 22:24-23:10)
- The background (Acts 22:24-29)
- The council (Acts 22:30)
- The content (Acts 23:1-9)
- The conflict (Acts 23:10)
- His first defense (Acts 21:37-22:23)
- Paul's deliverance (Acts 23:11-35)
- The encouragement (Acts 23:11)
- The plot (Acts 23:12-16)
- The counterplot (Acts 23:17-24)
- The letter to Felix (Acts 23:25-30)
- The deliverance to Felix (Acts 23:31-35)
- His witness in Caesarea (Acts 24:1-26:32)
- Paul's defense before Felix (Acts 24:1-27)
- The setting (Acts 24:1)
- The accusations of Tertullus (Acts 24:2-9)
- The reply of Paul (Acts 24:10-21)
- The consequences (Acts 24:22-27)
- Paul's defense before Festus (Acts 25:1-12)
- The setting (Acts 25:1-5)
- The trial (Acts 25:6-11)
- The result (Acts 25:12)
- Paul's defense before Agrippa (Acts 25:13-26:32)
- The arrival of Agrippa (Acts 25:13)
- Festus' presentation of Paul's case (Acts 25:14-22)
- Festus' presentation of Paul (Acts 25:23-27)
- Paul's defense before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-23)
- Paul's answer to Festus (Acts 26:24-26)
- Paul's interaction with Agrippa (Acts 26:27-29)
- The conclusion (Acts 26:30-32)
- Paul's defense before Felix (Acts 24:1-27)
- His witness on the way to Rome (Acts 27:1-28:15)
- His witness aboard ship (Acts 27:1-44)
- His witness on Malta (Acts 28:1-15)
- Paul's miraculous preservation (Acts 28:1-6)
- Paul's healing of Publius' father (Acts 28:7-10)
- Paul's continued journey toward Rome (Acts 28:11-15)
- His witness in Rome (Acts 28:16-31)
- The occasion for his witness (Acts 28:16-22)
- The content of his witness (Acts 28:23-28)
- The result of his witness (Acts 28:29)
- The summary of Paul's witness in Rome (Acts 28:30-31)
- His witness in Jerusalem (Acts 21:17-23:35)
- Hannah's Bible Outlines - Recommended Resource
Cyril Barber - A beautifully produced work that brings within the reach of the busy pastor the benefits of this commentator's prodigious labors. A warmly devotional treatment.
James Rosscup: "This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on Acts. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and special problems. The fact that it was reprinted is indicative of its respected place in Acts studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
Ajith Fernando - Loaded with exegetical and devotional gems, though dated.
D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive exposition of Acts by a conservative Presbyterian scholar of the past century. Gives a precise interpretation of the text on the basis of the original. Omission of technical matters makes it suitable to the English reader.
Spurgeon: "In all respects a work of the highest merit."
- Acts 25 Commentary - less Greek
- Acts 25 Commentary
GREG ALLEN
JACK ARNOLD
WILLIAM ARNOT
Cyril Barber - First published in 1883. These sermons reveal Arnot's thorough awareness of the original text and the milieu of the early church. His material is provocative as well as edifying. Both laypeople and pastors should read this book eagerly in order to better determine the course of the church, its commitments, and the criteria of its fellowship. Recommended.
WAYNE BARBER
- Paul the Missionary- Part 7
- Paul the Missionary- Part 8
- Paul the Missionary- Part 9
- Paul the Missionary- Part 10
- Paul the Missionary- Part 11
- Paul the Missionary- Part 12
WILLIAM BARCLAY
- Acts 25 Commentary - English
- Acts 25 Commentary - Gnomon
JOSEPH BENSON
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
BRIDGEWAY
Cyril Barber - This is a work that deserves a place in every pastor’s library.
CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT
JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
- Acts 25:1-12 God’s Protective Hand
- Acts 25:13-22 Two Views Of The Resurrection
- Acts 25:23-26:32 Your Response to the Resurrection
- Acts 25:13-19 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
- Acts 25:19 FACTS AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
- Acts 25:19 THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION
JOHN DARBY
JOHN DUMMELOW
DAN DUNCAN For corresponding Mp3's click here.
Cyril Barber - This companion volume to Steir's The Words of the Risen Saviour and Words of the Apostles deals with the messages of the apostle Paul in the book of Acts. C. H. Spurgeon said Eadie's work was "designed to give ordinary readers a juster and fuller conception of the doctrine and life-work of the apostle:'
ESV GLOBAL STUDY BIBLE
- Notes and charts related to Acts 24 - in right panel click the picture of the Global Study Bible for related resources
EXPLORE THE BIBLE - studies
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Still one of the most thorough commentaries on the Greek text. Significant for the Greek student.
Rosscup notes that Expositor's Greek Testament is "One of the older, much-used commentaries, which offers considerable help on Greek words, grammar, background etc. and will prove rather contributive, consulted along with newer and longer studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works).
MICHAEL FRONCZAK
DON FORTNER
- Discovering Christ in Acts - 352 pages
- Acts 25 Commentary
- Acts 25 Commentary - different resource
GENE GETZ - short videos (~10) emphasizing principles in the text
- Acts 25:1-12; Video Government Authority: Since God has established government authorities to be His servants in administering justice, there may be times as believers when we should appeal to a court of law.
- Acts 25:13-26:32;Video Distorted Perspectives: We should not be surprised if some unbelievers accuse us of being foolish and out of touch with reality because of our faith in Jesus Christ.
GLOAG, PATON J - exegetical commentary - helps to know some Greek
Spurgeon "Dr. Hackett says aye Dr. Gloag's work: "I have examined it with special care. For my purposes I have found it unsurpassed by any similar work in the English language. It shows a thorough mastery of the material, philology, history, and literature pertaining to this range of study, and a skill in the use of this knowledge, which places it in the first class of modern expositions." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
- A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles - Volume 1 - Acts 1-12
- A Critical and Exegetical Commen - Acts 13-28
GOSPEL COALITION
RICHARD HAWKER Poor Man's Commentary
HOLMAN PUBLISHING
- Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes.
H A IRONSIDE
Preceptaustin - This is a very helpful commentary.
Cyril Barber - Historically helpful. Contains some important insights. Critical matters are confined to the footnotes. Oriented toward the pastorate.
- Acts 25 Commentary
- Acts 25 Commentary - Unabridged
STEVE KRELOFF
PAUL KRETZMANN
LANGE COMMENTARY
- Acts 25:1-7 Paul's Before Festus- 1
- Acts 25:7-12 Paul's Before Festus- 2 -The Power of a Dedicated Life
- Acts 25:13-26:3 Paul's Before Agrippa- 1--Evaluating the Accusations
MAPS - related to Acts
- Acts 2 - Pentecost and the Jewish Diaspora
- Acts 4-11 - Expansion of the Early Church in Palestine
- Acts 9, 11, 12 - Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry
- Acts 12:20-23 - Kingdom of Herod Agrippa I (Kingdom of Herod Agrippa II)
- Paul's Journeys (summarized)
- Acts 13:4-14:28 -Paul's First Missionary Journey
- Acts 15:36-18:32 - Paul's Second Missionary Journey
- Acts 18:23-21:26 - Paul's Third Missionary Journey
- Acts 22:15-26:32 - Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment
- Acts 27:1-28:31 - Paul's Voyage to Rome
P G MATTHEW - sermons
J VERNON MCGEE
MONERGISM
- Acts of the Apostles - 423 page Pdf
- Christ's Call to Courage - based on Matthew 9:2, 22, 14:27, John 16:33, Acts 23:11
- Acts 25:1 - Festus
- Acts 25:4 - kept at Caesarea
- Acts 25:10 - at Caesar’s judgment seat
- Acts 25:13 - Agrippa
- Acts 25:26 - no certain thing to write before thee
JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary
HEINRICH A. W. MEYER - Critical and Exegetical Handbook (1883)
ARTHUR PEAKE
PETER PETT
RAY PRITCHARD
Cyril Barber - one of the great commentaries on the book of Acts.
D Edmond Hiebert - A thorough (513-page), informative exposition by a conservative Anglican scholar. Full treatment of introductory problems. Has a full index. One of the standard older commentaries on Acts.
Gerald Cowen - Older works which one should obtain if the opportunity arises include R. B. Rackham, The Acts of the Apostles (Baker, 1978; reprint of the 1901 edition). This is considered by many to be a classic on Acts, and was called by W. Smith the greatest of all the commentaries on Acts (in Profitable Bible Study). This work includes an extensive introduction, including articles on the theology of Acts, and a verse by verse commentary. (Commenting on Commentaries on Acts)
- Acts 19-22 - Verse by Verse Study (99 pages)
- Acts 23-25 - Verse by Verse Study (81pages)
- Acts 26-28 - Verse by Verse Study (107 pages)
PHILLIP SCHAFF
JOHN SCHULTZ
SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY
JAMES SMITH - Handfuls on Purpose - expanded sermon outlines
- Click this page for all the topics below
- PAUL'S APPEAL UNTO CAESAR. Acts 25:1-12
- Acts 25-26 Before Governors And Kings
- Ray Stedman -Acts: An Unfinished Story - Overview (from Adventuring Through the Bible)
JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE
- Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Trial Before Festus - Acts 25:1-12
- Kingdom Persecution: Festus Consults King Agrippa - Acts 25:13-22
- Kingdom Persecution: What is the Charge? - Acts 25:23-27
- Acts 25:1-12 To the End of the Earth (55): Porcius Festus by Derek Thomas
- Acts 25:13-26:32 To the End of the Earth (56): King Agrippa- Almost Persuaded by Derek Thomas
DAVID THOMPSON Book of Acts Expositions
JOHN TRAPP
DANIEL WHEDON
STEVE ZEISLER
Christian Epochs | J. Parker, D. D. | Acts 25:1-12 |
Paul Before Festus | D. Thomas, D. D. | Acts 25:1-12 |
Paul Before Festus | A. Barnes, D. D. | Acts 25:1-12 |
Paul Before Festus | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:1-12 |
Sneakism | Scientific Illustrations | Acts 25:1-12 |
Tenacity in Right | E. Johnson | Acts 25:1-12 |
The Christian in Reference to Changes of Government | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:1-12 |
The Way Opened to Rome | R.A. Redford | Acts 25:1-12 |
The Enlightened, the Unenlightened, and the Great Overruler | W. Clarkson | Acts 25:1-16 |
Seeking Favor to Cover Wicked Devices | R. Tuck | Acts 25:3 |
Popularity | J. W. Burn. | Acts 25:7-12 |
The Appeal to Caesar | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:7-12 |
The Appeal to Caesar | K. Gerok., J. H. Tasson. | Acts 25:7-12 |
The Christian and the World | J. W. Burn. | Acts 25:7-12 |
The Noble Firmness of the Christian in the Maintenance of His Rights | Robe. | Acts 25:7-12 |
Protestations of Innocence | R. Tuck | Acts 25:8 |
Courage to Live | P.C. Barker | Acts 25:10, 11 |
Appeal to Caesar | R. Tuck | Acts 25:11 |
Agrippa and Bernice | Dean Plumptre. | Acts 25:13-27 |
Face to Face | Acts 25:13-27 | |
Paul Before Princes and Rulers | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:13-27 |
Paul in the Presence of King Agrippa | R.A. Redford | Acts 25:13-27 |
Paul's Introduction to Agrippa | D. Thomas, D. D. | Acts 25:13-27 |
The Blindness of Mere Worldly Education in Matters of Christian Truth | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:13-27 |
The Judgment of Worldly Men Concerning Matters of Faith | Lisco. | Acts 25:13-27 |
The Principles of a Sound Administration | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:13-27 |
Worldly Judgment on Religious Matters | E. Johnson | Acts 25:13-27 |
Mismeasurement of the Great and Small | W. Clarkson | Acts 25:17-21 |
Party Accusations | R. Tuck | Acts 25:18, 19 |
Christ Alive, a Subject of Debate | D. Jones. | Acts 25:19 |
Jesus a Living Saviour Now | Christian Age | Acts 25:19 |
Spiritual Deprivation | P.C. Barker | Acts 25:19 |
The Death and Life of Jesus | J. W. Burn. | Acts 25:19 |
The Resurrection of Christ as Viewed by the Man of the World and by the Earnest Believer | E. L. Hull, B. A. | Acts 25:19 |
Politeness and Piety | C. S. Robinson, D. D. | Acts 25:20 |
Interest in the Prisoner' for Christ | R. Tuck | Acts 25:22 |
How the Christian is Regarded by the World | J. W. Burn. | Acts 25:22-27 |
Motives for Hearing | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:22-27 |
Power, Degeneracy, and Consecration | W. Clarkson | Acts 25:22-27 |
The Audience Chamber of Caesarea | K. Gerok. | Acts 25:22-27 |
The Vanity of Regal Pomp | Acts 25:22-27 | |
The Voluptuary's Desire for a New Sensation | H. R. Haweis, M. A. | Acts 25:22-27 |
The Worth of Worldly Glory | A. Farindon. | Acts 25:22-27 |