Christ's Church Grows: Acts 6:1-15

I. FAITHFULLY PREACHING CHRIST (ch. 3)

A. Occurrence at the Beautiful Gate
- 1. lame man wanting alms, vv1-5
- 2. lame man walking and praising God, vv6-11
B. Occasion for the Blessed Gospel
- 1. Peter points to Christ in explaining the miracle, vv12-16
- 2. Peter preaches Christ in proclaiming the gospel, vv17-26

II. FORBIDDEN TO PREACH CHRIST (ch. 4)

A. The Arrest of Peter & John
- 1. arrested by the Sadducees, vv1-4
- 2. addressing the Sanhedrin, vv5-12
- 3. answer to the Sanhedrin's command, vv13-22
B. The Account of Peter & John to the Church
- 1. united prayer by the congregation, vv23-31
- 2. union & communion of the congregation, vv32-37

III. FAILING TO HONOR CHRIST (ch. 5)

A. Ananias & Sapphira
- 1. proceeds of sale deceitfully hidden, vv1-11
- 2. power in miraculous signs and wonders, vv12-16
B. Arrested & Imprisoned
- 1. apostles imprisoned & freed, vv17-21
- 2. apostles arrested again & tried, vv22-32
- 3. advice of Gamaliel, vv33-42

IV. FAITHFUL MEN SERVE CHRIST AS DEACONS (ch. 6)

A. Seven Chosen to Serve as Deacons
- 1. complaints concerning daily distribution, vv1-4
- 2. congregation selects seven faithful men, vv5-7
B. Stephen Accused of Blasphemy
- 1. faithful gospel reasoning, vv8-11
- 2. face of an angel, vv12-15