Paul and Barnabas Return to Antioch in Syria Acts 14:21-28: Paul and Barnabas shared salvation through Jesus every where they went. Their preaching brought many to the faith of Christ. They return to confirm the souls of the disciples. Their goal was to encourage the brethren to continue in the faith. Christians need encouragement because they face difficulties in order to enter the kingdom.

The apostles (1) ordained elders in every church, (2) prayed, (3) fasted, and (4) commended the brethren to the Lord. (Acts 14:23) Their preaching journey brought them back to Antioch. Upon their return they gathered the church together and recounted how that God had given them an opportunity to preach the doctrine of faith to the Gentiles, and how the Gentiles had the opportunity of hearing and embracing the truth. Paul and Barnabas continued a long time at Antioch with the Christians there. Later they would go on other journeys.

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