Acts 28

Acts 28 is the final chapter of the Book of Acts and highlights three main sections: Paul’s survival and ministry on the island of Malta, his journey from Malta to Rome, and his ministry while under house arrest in Rome.

Key points include:

  • Paul and the shipwreck survivors land on Malta, where the natives show them kindness despite harsh weather. Paul is bitten by a venomous snake but suffers no harm, which astonishes the islanders and opens doors for ministry.

  • Paul heals the father of Publius and many others on Malta, demonstrating God's power through healing.

  • After a successful voyage, Paul arrives in Rome where there were already Christians awaiting him. He is allowed to live by himself in a rented house, where he welcomes visitors and boldly proclaims the kingdom of God without hindrance for two years.

  • Paul’s message shifts to the Gentiles as he declares that salvation is sent to them, following the rejection by many Jews in Rome.

  • The chapter emphasizes God’s sovereignty, protection, and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel, even in difficult circumstances and opposition.

In summary, Acts 28 narrates Paul’s final missionary journey episode before his trial in Rome, illustrating divine protection, the expansion of the Gospel to Gentiles, and Paul’s bold teaching during his two-year stay in Rome.

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