7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people (Acts 6:7-8).
In the immediate time after the resurrection there was an amazing amount of conversions of people that were originally hostile to the Gospel. Verse 7 indicates that even a number of the religious leaders converted from Judaism to Christianity. These conversions were brought about by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the witness of saints like Stephen. Stephen must have been an amazing witness and clearly there were miraculous works associated with his ministry. God always has a faithful group of witnesses to His power and God chooses to use these people to be instruments of His grace. This, to a world, that always needs the power of God.
In the immediate time after the resurrection there was an amazing amount of conversions of people that were originally hostile to the Gospel. Verse 7 indicates that even a number of the religious leaders converted from Judaism to Christianity. These conversions were brought about by the power of the Holy Spirit and through the witness of saints like Stephen. Stephen must have been an amazing witness and clearly there were miraculous works associated with his ministry. God always has a faithful group of witnesses to His power and God chooses to use these people to be instruments of His grace. This, to a world, that always needs the power of God.
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