The Birth of the Christian ChurchHalimbawa

The city of Antioch was the third largest city of the Roman Empire, and many from the early church fled there to escape persecution. The city was located 15 miles from a major seaport and was known for being an international, cosmopolitan population. The Christians arrived, and news of the gospel spread. The church in Antioch would become a key center for the expansion of the Church. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. (Proverbs 19:21)