The Life Project: Acts

Candice Roberts

When my oldest Jaden was baptized we bought him the

book, Jesus Freaks, which is a compilation of stories about

real martyrs, ancient and modern-day, 

who have been persecuted and often killed for the cause of Christ. We wanted Jaden to understand that following Jesus does not mean following Him to a church service on Sunday mornings at 11. Following Jesus sometimes means

following Him to the cross. A faith this radical is what true

Christianity is about, and there is no book in the Bible that

exemplifies true Christianity more than the book of Acts.

The Christians in the book of Acts and the Christians

referenced in Jesus Freaks, have more than a few things in

common. The most striking trait about both of these

groups is their boldness. And in 21st Century America, I see boldness as one trait that Christians are lacking. We are not a bold people. And I believe God would like to see that changed.

I think there are three keys that the church in Acts had that gave them great boldness. First they knew the Truth.

Secondly, they had a sense of urgency. And finally, they

knew their Source of power.

First century Christians knew the Truth. Many of them had

walked with Jesus. They saw Him perform miracles. They

heard Him teach. They heard Jesus proclaim that He was

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