The apostle John’s exile to Patmos led to the writing of Revelation in 96 C.E., strengthening congregations with prophetic assurance and hope.
The Apostle John’s Later Ministry, Exile to Patmos, and the Writing of Revelation in 96 C.E.
The Destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C.E. and Its Meaning for Prophecy
The destruction of Jerusalem in 70 C.E. fulfilled Jesus’ prophecy and marked the end of temple worship under the Mosaic Law.
Persecution Under Nero, Paul’s Roman Imprisonment, and the Ministry of Peter
Under Nero, Christians in Rome suffered brutal persecution, while Paul endured imprisonment and Peter strengthened congregations elsewhere.
The Spread of Christianity to Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome
Christianity spread rapidly from Judea into Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome through faithful preaching, endurance under persecution, and doctrinal unity.
The Council at Jerusalem: Settling the Issue of Circumcision for Gentile Believers
The Council at Jerusalem confirmed that Gentile believers were accepted by Jehovah through faith in Christ, not by circumcision or the Mosaic Law.
The First-Century Roman Empire and Its Impact on Judea
Rome’s emperors, governors, law, and armies shaped Judea’s world, yet Jehovah used that setting to advance the Gospel through Jesus and Acts.
Paul’s Conversion, Missionary Journeys, and Letters to Congregations
Paul’s conversion and missionary work transformed the spread of Christianity, strengthening congregations through teaching, endurance, and inspired letters.
Peter’s Ministry to Jews and Cornelius: Opening the Way to Gentiles
Peter’s ministry to Cornelius revealed Jehovah’s purpose to accept Gentiles on the same basis as Jews through faith in Christ.
The Early Jerusalem Congregation: Growth, Persecution, and the Scattering of Holy Ones
The Jerusalem congregation grew rapidly through faithful teaching, endured severe persecution, and was scattered to advance Jehovah’s purpose worldwide.
Pentecost 33 C.E.: The Outpouring of Holy Spirit and the Birth of the Christian Congregation
Pentecost 33 C.E. marks the historical outpouring of Holy Spirit and the public beginning of the Christian congregation.
