1. Steve Petch Sunday 28 th October 2012 Part 7: Courageous Christianity Acts 4v5 – 4v31

2. Courageous Christianity How were they able to be so courageous?

3. Courageous Christianity Money (Acts 3v6) Freedom (Acts 4v3) Education (Acts 4v13) Social Status (Acts 4v1-2) The apostles did not have…

4. Courageous Christianity If I just had … (fill in the blank) … … then I would be able to serve God What’s your excuse? “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness” 2 Peter 1v3

5. Courageous Christianity Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 4v8) A relationship with Jesus (Acts 4v13) They had learnt obedience to God (Acts 4v18-20) A belief in the resurrection of the dead (Acts 4v2) They knew they were forgiven and saved (Acts 4v12) What the apostles had (and we can have) …

6. Courageous Christianity The support of the church fellowship (Acts 4v23-24) A confidence that God was in control (Acts 4v24) They had learnt the power of prayer (Acts 4v24) They had learnt to seek God for boldness (Acts 4v29) An expectation that God would act (Acts 4v30) What the apostles had (and we can have) …

7. Courageous Christianity What should be the source of our courage? Is your confidence in the right place?

8. Steve Petch Sunday 28 th October 2012 Part 7: Courageous Christianity Acts 4v5 – 4v31