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They Knew Scripture… But Still Resisted God | Acts 7 Explained
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What happens when people know Scripture, defend tradition, and still resist God?
In Acts chapter 7, Stephen delivers one of the longest speeches in the entire book of Acts. But the issue was never that the religious leaders misunderstood history. The issue was that Stephen applied the truth directly to them.
This chapter becomes a warning about spiritual pride, resistance to correction, and the danger of becoming religious while remaining closed off to the Holy Spirit.
But here’s what most people miss…
Stephen’s boldness was matched by mercy. Even while being killed, he prayed for the forgiveness of the people attacking him. That balance between truth and love is one of the clearest pictures of Spirit-filled faith in the New Testament.
In this teaching, we explore:
Why Stephen focuses on Moses
The deeper meaning behind “stiff-necked people”
Why conviction produced rage instead of repentance
The danger of spiritual pride
How truth and mercy work together
What Acts 7 reveals about humility before God
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