Sermons on Acts
What is it that shapes your identity? How are we to live? Phil 1:27, “a life worthy of gospel” “behave as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ” … godly behaviour is a reflection of our citizenship in Christ We should strive together… as one… for the faith of the gospel. verse 28 … this will result in opposition. verse 29 ……
Context: Partnership in the gospel The good news can spread despite opposition (v12-14) The good news can spread irrespective of our efforts (v15-18a) The good news in believers… giving confidence to live well (v18b-20) giving the reality of hope for the future (v21-22) giving purpose to the present (v23-26)
Why do Christians face tough times, persecution or suffering? 1 Peter 1:7, “so that the proven genuineness of your faith, of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire, may result on praise, glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed” Persecution of Christians in the world today… How would you feel if you were arrested for following Jesus?…