Acts Chapter 27.

Acts Chapter 27.

The beginning of the journey to Rome.    Scholars agree that the account of this journey shows Luke's power as a writer, and his mastery of nautical terms.

            *   The detailed account of the journey is to show its importance.

            *   The perils survived, reveal the providential care of God in working out His purpose.

            *  The many dangerous situations show up Paul as a man of  authority, with sterling qualities.

            *  The friendliness of the Roman officials, stands in contrast to the fanatical hatred  of  the Jews.

            *   The journey may symbolize the progress of the Church among the nations.

            Paul's fine qualities are manifest.  The secret of his character was his faith in God, his  sense of mission and the assurance that he was in the purpose of God.  We note his wisdom (v.10),  his courage (v.21,25),  his authority (31,34).  He inspired courage, and gained the confidence of the Roman officer.

            References to B-D.

            Julias.               B-D.   680.        27:1.

            Sidon.              B-D. 1184.        27:3.

            Pamphylia.        B-D.   295.        27:5.

            Myra.                B-D.   856.

            Alexandria.        B-D.     24.        27:6.

            Cnidus.             B-D.   242.        27:7.

            Crete.               B-D.   275.

            Salome.                        B-D.  1125.

            Fair Havens.      B-D.    410.       27:8.

            Lasea.              B-D.    717.

            Phoenix.                       B-D.    994.       27:12.

            Euroclydon.      B-D.    339.       27:14.   See R.V.

            Cauda.              B-D.    202.       27:26.

            Syrtis.               B-D.  1230.       27:17.  (also,B-D. 1068).

            Adria.               B-D.      16.       27:27.