Our text in Acts 11 uses the term Christian to describe the disciples in Antioch, the first recorded use of the term in Scripture. We'll focus on three points from verses 19-30 that surround this labeling:

1) God's unusual plans accomplish his purposes
2) God's unashamed people disrupt conventional culture
3) God's unique prophecy unified the church

It's amazing to reflect on how God uses what man intends for evil to accomplish His will. The stoning of Stephen (Acts 7) forces the church to scatter. As the persecuted church scatters, they take the gospel with them, teaching those they come in contact with. Because "the hand of the Lord was with them, a great number who believed turned to the Lord" (v 21).

This message was recorded live at Transform Church in Memphis, TN. For more information about our church, visit transformchurchmem.com

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