13) The Outbreak Against Stephen & Outgoing To The Gentiles

Summary: This sermon explores the pivotal moments in the early church, focusing on the transition from God's dealings with Israel to the inclusion of Gentiles in His plan of salvation. The pastor emphasizes the importance of understanding Acts 7-9 as a turning point in biblical history, where God's program shifts from the prophetic timeline to the mystery revealed to Paul. The sermon highlights the significance of Paul's conversion and commission as the apostle to the Gentiles, marking the beginning of the dispensation of grace.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Outpouring of the Spirit and Israel's Rejection
0:00 - 15:00
This chapter discusses the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 and Israel's rejection of God's witness.
Chapter 2: The Outbreak Against Stephen and Israel's Fall
15:00 - 30:00
This chapter focuses on the stoning of Stephen and its significance in God's dealings with Israel.
Chapter 3: The Outgoing to the Gentiles and Paul's Commission
30:00 - 45:00
This chapter examines the conversion of Saul and the beginning of God's outreach to the Gentiles.

Key Points:
The outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2 was not the beginning of the church but a fulfillment of prophecy to Israel.
Stephen's martyrdom in Acts 7 marks the end of Israel's special status and the rejection of the Holy Spirit's witness.
Paul's conversion on the Damascus road initiates God's new program of grace to the Gentiles.
The "unpardonable sin" is understood as Israel's national rejection of the Holy Spirit's witness.
The dispensation of grace begins with Paul's commission, not at the end of Acts.
God's plan for the Gentiles was a mystery hidden in God, not found in Old Testament prophecies.

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