keep it simple...Acts 28 message

I have finished preaching through the Book of Acts. Paul is such a stud! He just gets his business done. I especially enjoy the last chapter, because Luke, the author of Acts, makes sure Paul’s message doesn’t confuse us. Paul has taken forever to get to Rome, pretty much the center of the universe at this time. What profound, sublime, thought provoking message does he bring?

Luke tells us twice in chapter 28.

23 So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul's house. He told them about the Kingdom of God and taught them about Jesus from the Scriptures--from the five books of Moses and the books of the prophets.

And

30 For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him, 31proclaiming the Kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.

The most brilliant and important Christian preacher and teacher, second only to Jesus himself, and he has a message with two parts. The Kingdom of God is available now, and trust in Jesus gives you access.

No political causes; no 25 ways to live a healthy relationship with your pet; no why the anti-Christ is really Simon Cowell; just Kingdom and Jesus. Come on preachers, let’s follow Paul’s example and quit being so complicated!

Here is my quest for clarity…