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If you were living in the first century…

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If you were living in the first century…

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  1. “And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison” (Acts 8:1-3).

  2. “But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem” (Acts 9:1-2).

  3. If you were living in the first century… would Saul have arrested you?

  4. Based on your… • Speech • Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 3:15, 4:11; Matthew 5:33-37 • Dress • 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4 • Actions • Matthew 5:13-16, 7:12-14; John 13:34-35 • Character • Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 6:1-2; Romans 12:15 • Sharing of Jesus • 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 4:8-12, 18-20 • Joy as a Christian • Acts 8:39; Philippians 4:4

  5. If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

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