What is the context?
Paul is answering charges before Felix, including the accusation that he leads the sect of the Nazarenes. He admits following the Way but denies that this means rejecting the God of his fathers or the Scriptures. His confession is followed by the hope of resurrection and a concern for a clear conscience.
The worship word λατρεύω (latreuō, lah-TREH-oo-oh) describes religious service or worship; Thayer’s entry specifically includes this verse. Here Paul is declaring whom he serves and what he believes. The statement is broader than describing one activity at a gathering.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Christians commonly read the verse as a confession of continuity with the God revealed in Israel’s Scriptures. Paul accepts the name the Way while refusing to let the accusers’ label settle the truth about his faith or conduct.
Where does this fit in God's plan?
John 5:28–29 speaks of the dead hearing the Son’s voice and coming out to resurrection, with both life and judgment in view. Paul’s hope concerns God’s final dealing with people, not simply success or vindication in the present hearing.
In 2 Corinthians 5:9–11, Paul connects the coming judgment with seeking to please Christ and persuading others. That helps explain why the hope of resurrection shapes his conscience here. The future God promises has consequences for how he serves and lives now.
What is our position?
Returning to the Word uses Acts 24:14 to explain the early name “the Way” and its connection to following Christ. Paul also speaks of serving the God of his fathers and believing what is written in the Law and Prophets.