At this point the church in Jerusalem led by the apostles have recently learned that the Gospel is for all people and not just the Jews. The Holy Spirit tells them to send out Barnabas and Saul (Also named Paul) so that they can spread the Gospel to other regions. Paul and Barnabas then become the first missionaries. They go to Cyprus first, which is an Island off the coast of Greece. Then onto Antioch. They go to the Jews in Antioch believing that they should begin with the Jewish population in each location.
The major point of the sermon by Paul is that Jesus rose from the dead. The resurrection is a key point for the Christian. It is also one that many people refuse to believe just like in this chapter.
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