Acts Overview: Stephen, the First Martyr

About this episode

The episode discusses Stephen's martyrdom and its significance in the spread of the gospel and Saul's transformation into Paul.

Stephen was the first person to give his life for Jesus, and his death mirrors the death of Jesus in stunning ways. David and Christine walk through Stephen's brilliant sermon, his vision of the risen Christ, and how his martyrdom set the stage for the gospel to spread and for Saul's transformation into the Apostle Paul.

People in this episode

Host: David

Topics covered

• Stephen
• martyrdom
• gospel
• Apostle Paul

Keywords

• Acts
• sermon
• vision of Christ

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