Acts 7:1–53: As Your Fathers Did
Stephen’s lengthy rehearsal of Old Testament history underscores that Jesus saves by faith, not by merely external religion. (Exposition of Acts 7:1–53)
Read MoreStephen’s lengthy rehearsal of Old Testament history underscores that Jesus saves by faith, not by merely external religion. (Exposition of Acts 7:1–53)
Read MoreThe world attacks the bold witness of Jesus’ disciples because the gospel of Jesus threatens the authority of the world. (Exposition of Acts 6:8–15)
Read MoreIn the ordination of the first deacons, we see that Jesus builds his church through ministries of word and of deed. (Exposition of Acts 6:1–7)
Read MoreAs the world rages against Christ and his servants, God overturns the judgments of this world. (Exposition of Acts 5:17–42)
Read MoreIn response to the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, the fear of the Lord compels a response to Jesus, one way or another. (Exposition of Acts 5:12–16)
Read MoreThe terrifying story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches that the fear of the Lord drives out hypocrisy. (Exposition of Acts 5:1–11)
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In 1 Corinthians 5:6–8, the Apostle Paul exhorts the church toward holiness. By becoming what we are in Christ, we pursue our holy calling. But, by remaining what we were, we presume on our holy identity.
Why do we get bored with the Bible? Why do we find ourselves restless for something beyond the gospel of Jesus Christ? Why does God warn us not to go beyond what is written? How do we learn to be satisfied with the Scriptures?
Stephen's lengthy rehearsal of Old Testament history underscores that Jesus saves by faith, not by merely external religion. (Exposition of Acts 7:1–53)