Topical Bible: Dream: Relating to his Going to Rome

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In the biblical narrative, dreams often serve as a medium through which God communicates His divine will and guidance to individuals. The Apostle Paul's journey to Rome is a significant event in the New Testament, and while the Scriptures do not explicitly mention a dream related to his going to Rome, there are divine assurances and visions that align with the concept of God’s guidance akin to dreams.

Paul's Divine Assurance:

In Acts 23:11, the Lord provides Paul with a direct assurance of his journey to Rome. The verse states, "The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, 'Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.'" This divine encounter, while not a dream, serves a similar purpose by providing Paul with a clear directive and encouragement regarding his mission to Rome. It underscores the certainty of God's plan for Paul to bear witness in the heart of the Roman Empire.

Visions and Revelations:

Throughout his ministry, Paul experienced several visions and revelations that guided his missionary journeys. In Acts 16:9, Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia pleading for help, which leads him to alter his course and preach the Gospel in Europe. This instance illustrates how God used supernatural means to direct Paul's path, akin to the function of dreams in biblical narratives.

Paul's Desire to Visit Rome:

Paul's epistles reveal his longstanding desire to visit Rome. In Romans 1:10-11, he writes, "in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you." This longing, coupled with the divine assurance he received, reflects a deep-seated conviction that his journey to Rome was part of God's sovereign plan.

The Journey to Rome:

Paul's eventual journey to Rome, as recorded in Acts 27-28, is marked by trials and divine interventions. Despite facing a perilous storm and shipwreck, Paul remains steadfast, assured by a vision of an angel who tells him, "Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you" (Acts 27:24). This angelic message reinforces the certainty of Paul's mission to Rome, echoing the assurance given in Acts 23:11.

Theological Implications:

The narrative of Paul's journey to Rome, supported by divine assurances and visions, highlights the sovereignty of God in directing the course of His servants. It demonstrates that, much like dreams in other biblical accounts, God’s guidance can manifest through various supernatural means to fulfill His purposes. Paul's unwavering commitment to his calling, despite numerous obstacles, serves as a testament to the power of divine revelation and the fulfillment of God's promises.

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Acts 23:11
And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you bear witness also at Rome.
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His Missionary Travels
... Who could dream that this travel-stained man, going from ... the churches of Greece;
but, true to his plan of ... supplied us only with the details relating to Ephesus ...
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Life and Conduct of the Holy Women, Xanthippe, Polyxena, and ...
... as Peter saw the ship, remembering the dream, he said ... who knew his all-holy name,
so that relating these things ... And he going on his way lamented, saying, Woe is ...
/.../unknown/the acts of xanthippe and polyxena/life and conduct of the.htm

Faustus States his Objections to the Morality of the Law and the ...
... than the conduct of these parts in going by his ... did the same, after learning the
truth in a dream. ... or which he fails to understand because of his fault-finding ...
/.../faustus states his objections to.htm

Life of Jerome.
... To this illness belongs his anti-Ciceronian dream (36, Apol ... the Ephesians statements
such as those relating to the ... consulted him, as is seen by his letters; and ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/iii life of jerome.htm

One Argument which Has Been Much Relied Upon but not More than Its ...
... being warned of God in a dream, he turned ... exact in the choice of his expressions,
in relating the affairs ... thing had been done by him before his advancement to ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/chapter vi one argument which.htm

Attitude of Men of the Present Day to War.
... settlement of all disputes except those relating to the ... he is a partisan of war,
his answer is ... pacific ideal inspiring your generous compatriots as a dream. ...
/.../tolstoy/the kingdom of god is within you/chapter vi attitude of men.htm

The Perpetual virginity of Blessed Mary.
... man who gave so much credit to a dream that he ... a just man, taking to wife the daughter
of his own father ... Scripture, in relating the history of the men of early ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/the perpetual virginity of blessed.htm

Of the State of the Primitive Church, and the Mode of Government ...
... designed to provide that no one should dream of primacy ... And Theodoret, after relating
that Peter was the successor ... a new bishop is to be elected, his custom is ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 4 of the state.htm

Critical Notes.
... of deriving comfort from the empty dream of another ... and applies it to the documents
relating to the ... contradictory; for instance, as to his birthplace, M??hra ...
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The Immaculate Conception
... a wonderful way I journeyed last night in dream. ... Sabbas, I think, had a vision relating
to the ... she saw Joachim building tabernacles with his shepherds (see p ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ii the immaculate conception.htm