Acts 8:1-8 Persecution and scattering of the followers of Jesus Christ. Burial of Stephen and house-to house raid and imprisonment of Christians. Philip left for Samaria, and many say "Yes" to Christ as demons were cast out. Persecution and scattering of the followers of Jesus Christ."Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time … Continue reading Approval given for the persecution of God’s people
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Authorities Grit their Teeth at the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Acts 7:54-60 Jewish rulers were extremely infuriated with Stephen for preaching to them in the name of Jesus. Stephen sees heaven open and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Jewish rulers stone Stephen to death. Stephen calls on God to forgive his persecutors. Jewish rulers were extremely infuriated with Stephen for preaching to … Continue reading Authorities Grit their Teeth at the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Stephen preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is stoned to death.
Acts 7:1-53 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Calling of Abraham: Jesus Christ fulfillment of promise made to Abraham. Joseph, rejected by his brothers, becomes ruler over them: Jesus Christ, rejected by the Jewish people, becomes King of kings. Moses, whom the … Continue reading Stephen preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is stoned to death.
Stephen accused of blasphemy and brought to the Jewish courts.
Acts 6:8-15 Stephen does signs and wonders and unbelievers start arguments against him. False accusations brought up in court against Stephen. Stephen does signs and wonders and unbelievers start arguments against him."And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the … Continue reading Stephen accused of blasphemy and brought to the Jewish courts.
Spreading the Gospel of Christ While Employed as a Waiter
Acts 6:1-7 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Hellenists complain against the Hebrews over the distribution of food. Men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom chosen to be waiters to wait on food tables. Stephen chosen as one of the waiters … Continue reading Spreading the Gospel of Christ While Employed as a Waiter
Government Strategy is to Cause Christianity to Die Out
Acts 5:26-42 Click here for a description of the mark of the beast.Click here for a description of the image of the beast. Peter and other Apostles brought before the Jewish council for continuing to preach of Jesus Christ. We ought to obey God than those who put Christ in the grave. Gamaliel decided it … Continue reading Government Strategy is to Cause Christianity to Die Out
Marriages formed to conspire against the Holy Spirit
Acts 4:36 through 5:11 Click for a description of the mark of the beast.Click for a description of the image of the beast. Honorable follower of Jesus Christ sold his land and gave it to the Apostles for the body of Christ. Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold their land but fraudulently held back part … Continue reading Marriages formed to conspire against the Holy Spirit
From outpouring of the Holy Spirit to raising taxes for the “Global Democracy”
Acts 4:32-35 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul..." Acts 4:32a Our Lord Jesus prayed for us to be one in Him, as quoted, “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in … Continue reading From outpouring of the Holy Spirit to raising taxes for the “Global Democracy”
Holy Spirit boldness in an anti-Christian world
Acts 4:23-31