The Unpredictable Nature of Conviction

THE UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF CONVICTION

ACTS 7:54-8:3

What was going on with Stephen?

1. He made being filled with the Spirit a lifestyle.
2. He was thoroughly committed to being conformed to the image of Christ.

1A. SOME LASH OUT AGAINST CONVICTION. 7:54-58

1B. THEY BEHAVE LIKE THOSE CONDEMNED BY GOD. 7:54

2B. THEY FIND THEIR UNITY IN UNBELIEF. 7:57

3B. THEY EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN UTTER REJECTION. 7:58

2A. OTHERS PROFIT FROM CONVICTION IN THE LONG TERM. 8:1-4

1B. INITIAL RESISTANCE IS NO PROOF OF ULTIMATE REJECTION. 7:58b

2B. TODAY’S RESISTANCE IS TOMORROW’S REPENTANCE. 8:1