Acts 13

God’s gift of salvation is awesome: It transforms us inside into a new creation! Understanding that transformation and the struggle we face now is important. From the Day of Pentecost to today, God’s grace and forgiveness is on display!

Getting Some Questions Answered
Q: When Jesus died on the cross, did He pay for the sins of everyone in the world?
A: Absolutely! (1 John 2:2; John 1:29; 2 Cor 5:19; etc.)

Q: Why then isn’t everyone saved, if all sins are paid for?
A: The cross pays for all sins; faith is required for salvation.

Q: If a Christian falls into sin and dies, what happens to him?
A: He’ll miss out on fellowship – but still go to heaven.

Q: Why does an out-of-fellowship Christian still go to heaven?
A: Because he is a ‘new creation’ in Christ!

Q: Jews in Palestine were required to be baptized for forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38): What about Jews today?
A: Jews today have the same experience as Gentiles (Acts 13).

Q: Is being justified the same as being forgiven?
A: No; justification pertains to our legal relationship to God; forgiveness pertains to our personal relationship with God.

Q: Are the conditions for fellowship with God always the same?
A: No…but they are always simple, and available!


“…by Him everyone who believes
is justified…” Acts 13:39

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