Portraits of Christian Courage

Christ Community Church

Church Life "Portraits of Christian Courage" Acts 5:27-32Outline: Taking Stands (vv.27-29) Jo. 15:18-19,20b, 21 Portraits of Courage in Acts of Disobedience: 1) Preaching (Acts 4-5) 2) Prayer & worship (Dan. 6:4-5,10)3) Idolatry (Dan. 1:3-19, 3:15c-18) 4) Life (Est. 3; Exo. 1:18-20). Mt. 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.Talking Truth (vv. 30-32) Gal. 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"—1 Pet. 2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. Gospel Essentials:- Crucified- Rose from the dead- Reigns now and will on the earth and forever- Gifts his church