“The Church/Way”

(Acts 8:1-3, Matthew 5:10-12)

• The death of Stephen

• Saul approved of his execution.

• Church of Jerusalem suffers great persecution.

• Persecution is not personal. (John 15:20)

• Remember it’s not about you.

• Remember this isn’t our home.

• Persecution is not about your, “Holiness”.

• It’s about whose you are.

• It’s about the victory we have in Christ!

• It’s about souls that will live for eternity!

• Scattering the believers. (Acts 8:4, 11:19-21)

• Great lamentation made over Stephen.

• Many believers were imprisoned. (Acts 22:3-5)

• Persecution for the sake of Righteousness leads to blessing.  (Matt. 5:10)

 

Keys to Transformation

1. Crisis Presented (James 1:2-4, Eph. 6:10-20)
2. Character Tested (Romans 12:1-2, 1 Cor. 10:13)
3. Victory Granted “By God Alone”!!! (Romans 8:37, 1 Cor. 15:50-58)

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