We Must Obey God rather than Man
Series Acts
I. Continuing the Ministry of Jesus 5:12-16
A. Signs and Wonders v. 12
Wonders = the reaction of the people, amazement
Signs = the power of God behind the miracle.
B. A Respected and Feared Assembly 13-16
II. Captives Miraculously Freed 17-21a
III. Court in Session, Again 21b-32
A. Where did they Go? There they Are! 21b-26
B. The Charges and the Defense 27-32
Two Charges
We commanded you not to teach in “this name”.
You are blaming us for “this man’s” murder.
Two Points of Defense
In the Greek “to obey God is necessary” v. 29
Dennis Johnson “When men forbid what God has commanded
or command what God has forbidden, we have only one option:
“We must obey God rather than men”!
You are the murderers!
The message is proclaimed again! 30-32
The resurrection is true
Christ became a curse for us.
Repentance and forgiveness of sins is found in Him!
IV. Counsel from Gamaliel 5:33-42
A. God’s Providence Rules over the Rulers 33-35
B. Gamaliel’s Advice is based on Historical Fact 36-39
C. The Aftermath 40-42
Sermon ID | 81314122164 |
Duration | 52:49 |
Date | Aug 10, 2014 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | Acts 5:12-42 |