Atos 7

Atos 7

Chart from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission THE EXPANDING WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH Acts 7:1 The high priest said, "Are these things so?" (NASB: Lockman) KJV Acts 7:1 Then said the high priest, Are these things so? Are Acts 6:13,14; Mt 26:61,62; Mark 14:58-60; John 18:19-21,33-35 Acts 7 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries STEPHEN'S SERMON: A WITNESS BECOMES A MARTYR Stephen became the first martyr for the cause of Christ and His Gospel leaving a powerful example for all of us to follow in his steps. Stephen's name mean "victor's crown" and what follows is his "victory speech!" Whether he realizes it or not, he will soon be stoned, but as a Spirit filled man he is impelled to speak forth boldly. He was faithful to Jesus' call to "be My witnesses" (Acts 1:8+), so witness he did and martyr he did become. Witness is the Greek word martus or martys and is the root for our English word martyr. Someone has entitled their messages on Acts 7 "A Sermon to Die For!" Bob Deffinbaugh entitled his sermon "The First Martyr or Taking God for Granite!"