The Irresistible Gospel
Part 1
Acts 4.13-14
I. The Lesser and Greater Lights Contrasted Acts 4:13
A. The Light which Comes from Research – Academics
agrammatoi kai idiotai
unlettered and lay people
uneducated and untrained
B. The Light which Comes from a Relationship – Apprenticeship
They…began to recognize them as having been with Jesus. v. 13
Everything you can potentially gain in the research you can have in the relationship—and more.
…Christ Himself –in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:2-3
II. Application – The Root of Discipleship Explained (Identification) v. 13
A. Discipleship Defined
A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. Luke 6:40
They had been with Jesus, therefore they were becoming like Jesus.
They had power and they were confident.
B. Discipleship and Apostleship Distinguished
And He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach. Mark 3:14
III. The Lesser and Greater Man Contrasted Acts 4:14
A. The Man who had been Healed was Standing
B. The Opposers had Nothing to Say
The best apologetic is a changed life.
IV. Application - The Fruit of Apostleship Exhibited (Multiplication)
A. The man was not only standing, he was standing with them.
B. The man was not only healed, he was converted.