A Confident Witness in the Face of Opposition

Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 22:30-23:11
Theme: You can have a confident witness in the face of constant opposition.

One: Know the world you live in.

• Expect opposition.
• Exercise your rights in service of the gospel.

Two: Keep your conscience clear.

• Definition = your standard for right and wrong.
• Your conscience must be shaped by God's truth about right and wrong.

Three: Be wise with your use of truth.

• Aim for the heart of the matter.
• Aim to unsettle the unbelief.

Four: Rest in God's faithfulness.

• Remember God's presence.
• Remember God's purpose.

You will receive power…you will be my witnesses… ~ Acts 1:8