Acts 14 Exposition

Acts 14 presents a compelling portrait of early apostolic ministry, showcasing the strategic advance of the Gospel through preaching, healing, persecution, and leadership. Paul and Barnabas persist in preaching to both Jew and Gentile, facing opposition from antichrist forces and enduring division and violence as the Gospel shakes entire cities. Through tribulation, the kingdom of God expands—proving that hardship is the soil from which dominion springs. The chapter closes with a powerful ecclesiological statement: each church was governed by a plurality of elders, not singular rulers, affirming the biblical model for local leadership and long-term spiritual health.