The Contrast Between Hate and Love

The contrast between anger and peace (vv. 54-56).

The Sanhedrin's demonstration of anger.
Stephen's response with peace.

The contrast between Death and Life (vv. 57-60).

The death of stephen at the hear of the Sanhedrin.
The life of Stephen in the Hand of God.

The contrast between hate and love (8:1-4).

Saul's attack fueled by hatred.
Believers respond with the love of the Gospel.