- Stephen's ministry was not that of one of the Apostles, but rather he served
tables. Acts 6:5. Every believer that is filled
with the Spirit, should be faith filled and able to do great signs and wonders.
- Stephen in the very next chapter was stoned to death, (he is known as the very first martyr),
Wicked men falsely accused him of teaching grace rather than the traditions of men and rose up
and killed him, perhaps out of jealousy.
- Preaching the grace filled Word with signs and wonders following will bring on criticism
and persecution. “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution,
” 2nd Timothy 3:12.
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