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January 12, 2009 – 4:06 pm
You can enter to win a copy of Libronix Logos Scholars Gold suite!  Check out the blog giving it way.  All you need to do is give it away! Romans 8:18-30 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God's sons to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to futility-not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it-in the hope that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of corruption into the glorious freedom of God's children. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together with labor pains until now. And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits-we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. Now in ...

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Part 2 – The Gospel according to Stephen (Acts 7:37-8:4)

December 26, 2008 – 4:31 pm
What is the Gospel message centered in? (Deut 20:1, John 17:17) How is Christ figured into Stephen's message? (Zech 9:9) What is the significance of pointing to the Tabernacle and Temple? (1Cor. 3:16, 17; 6:19 Eph. 2:21; Heb. 3:6) How does pointing to idolatry in the Hebrew culture figure in? (1Cor 10:14; Gal 5:20; Col 3:5; 1Pet 4:3) What is the response of those who hear the Gospel? (Acts 2:37, 5:3, 22:22-23; Isa 55:11; Rom 10:17) What other scriptures speak of men's hearts being impacted by the Gospel? (Jer 23:29; Heb 4:12-13; 1Thess 2:13; 1Pet 1:13) Why is Stephens's death important? (Acts 8:1-4; 22:17-20) What purpose does it accomplish? (John 12; Rom 11:28-36) Extra Points Question: Who said, "The blood of the Martyrs is the seeds of the Church."? The God of Glory- Recall that primarily this is the response Stephen is giving. "God is God." God does what He wants when He wants ...

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Part 1 - The Gospel According to Stephen (Acts 6:1-7:36)

December 3, 2008 – 12:29 pm
Who is Stephen? How Was Stephen Chosen? Why is it important to remember of Context of Acts Chapter 6? What can we learn from Stephen? What is the point of the historical account Stephen Gives? What is the Gospel? How should we proclaim the Gospel? How did Stephen declare the Gospel to the high Priest and Council? What themes did Stephen use? Does he proclaim Jesus of Nazareth as the Savior? Should we consider this a seeker sensitive or friendly message? How do Steven's actions encourage you? The God of Glory- Answering the tainted question by proclaiming the God of Glory, silences the accusers in the strongest possible way. We have already been told the Spirit of Wisdom (Acts 6:10) is given to Stephen, there is no reason to believe anything has changed here. The essential statements given are all focused on God and Gods interactions with the Jews. Beginning at Abraham, before the "covenant of circumcision" has been given; ...

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