The Message and the Opposition
The Message and the Opposition The Church is gaining momentum and would need God inspired catalyst for more growth. The catalyst would come in the form of persecution and imprisonment of the apostles. God would have to send His angel to release the apostles from prison for the sole purpose of preaching the gospel. “19But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. 20"Go, stand in the temple courts," he said, "and tell the people the full message of this new life." Acts 5:19-20. God was determined to get the gospel of life to all mankind. Nothing could stand on the way as Jesus said that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church. Even within the opposition and persecution, God would even inspire some to work for His purpose. Let’s see case of Gamaliel. Acts 5: 27-42 (Please read entire chapter 5) 27Having brought the apostles, they made them appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28...