Acts 4:1-31 – Holy Boldness vs. Unholy Persecutors – Sermon Outline
Intro: The wicked leaders against Christ and His Apostles, who have all the power of earthly authority, are outmatched by the power of heaven, Christ's Spirit upon His Apostles, Expressed in bold preaching against the enemies in power, and calling to repentance and faith in Christ the King of all.
Need: We lack bold and clear speech from men of God today, because we lack and are quenching the Spirit, fearing man rather than fearing God. We must pray that Christ would fill us with His Spirit again, to not only proclaim the Truth to those who need to hear it, but proclaim it with boldness and frankness.
Theme: Holy boldness by the Spirit's power overcomes the unholy in positions of power.
1. The powerful Sanhedrin is disturbed by the bold, Spirit-filled preaching concerning Christ. (4:1-4) 2. Peter and John are arrested and questioned by the Sanhedrin, yet set free as Peter boldly preaches that they crucified Christ, but He is now risen with power to heal and save. (5-22). 3. The Church rejoices and praises God for delivering the Apostles from evil, and they all pray and receive boldness by the Spirit to speak the Truth and live for the Lord despite persecution. (23-31) |