Topics: What does it mean to clash with the holy spirit?; Stephen’s assassination; Where did Stephen go when he died?; Meet Saul, the mad killer and abuser of women in the name of religion; Philip in Samaria.
Acts 7:17-50 Stephens Address Parts 2 and 3: The Exodus and Prophets Portion
Topics: Promises and timing; Moses as a type of Christ; What is an ecclesia?; Mixing God’s truth with idolatry – Israel and Christendom’s great error; The false god of eternal torment; Is a local church God’s house?
Acts 7:1-16 Stephen’s Address Part 1: The Genesis Portion
Topics: The God of Glory vs. idols; What is the platform for Abraham’s feet?; Resurrection and God’s promises; Corrupt governance vs. God’s service; Jealousy governs the hearts of corrupt leaders; Joseph, a type of Christ.
Acts 6:1-15 Grace and Power: Caring for Widows and Winning Debates
Topics: The parable of the householder and Acts; God’s government takes care of widows; Stephen wins a debate; the corrupt resort to corrupt measures; the corrupt will believe any conspiracy theory that suits their prejudice.
Acts 5:12-42 The Apostles on Trial Again
Topics: What submission (repentance) and identification (baptism) looked like in the Acts period; The greater works; what made the Sanhedrin jealous?; the extent of the work of Jesus Christ; Gamaliel’s dumb advice.
Acts 4:15-5:11 Peter Deals with Perturbed Leaders and Embezzlers
Topics: Menacing Church-State religious leaders; Great power and grace; Embezzlers dealt with harshly; The Acts period and its letters contrasted with the Administration of Grace.