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What is a summary of Acts chapter 7?
According to Acts of the Apostles, Stephen performed many miracles and converted many of the Jews, although nothing is known about him outside the Acts of the Apostles. After Stephen was arrested for preaching to the Jews, he was brought before the Sanhedrin and asked to explain himself.Chapter 7 of Acts tells us his supposed defence, but portrays Stephen as making no attempt to defend himself or even talk about his Christian faith as later martyrs are said to have done. He merely began an elementary lecture on Jewish history, culminating in the insulting passage in verses 7:51-53. Here, Stephen, apparently a Jew himself, called Jews stiffnecked or obstinate, and compared their alleged lack of faith in the Holy Spirit to being uncircumcised. He told them that the early Hebrews had persecuted the prophets, and that his judges are betrayers and murderers who do not keep the law.This was a speech so totally irrelevant to Stephen's predicament and so intentionally inflammatory that it could only have been written by Luke himself to set the scene for what was about to occur. While Stephen was thus lecturing the Jews in his own defence, he looked up and saw the heavens open and Jesus standing on the right hand of God (7:55). Stephen told the Jews what he alone could see, at which they cast him out of the city and stoned him as a blasphemer. Verse 58 says that a young man, Saul, looked after the clothes of those who stoned Stephen, although he did not participate.Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) finds the scene involving Stephen's trial and death to be truly significant because the death of Stephen in Acts matches so closely the death of Jesus in Luke's gospel, and says that we can never verify the existence and martyrdom of Stephen. Robert Eisenman also draws parallels between the trial, vision and execution of James to the trial, vision and stoning of Stephen in Acts. This suggests that the martyrdom of either James or Stephen is derivative and that the martyrdom did not really occur. It is suggested that the purpose of the trial of Stephen, in chapter 7 of Acts was to introduce Paul to the reader in his early years, before his conversion to Christianity, and portray him as a totally repugnant person who then instigated and led a harsh and cruel persecution of the Christians.
Why was Stephen martyred?
St. Stephen was an otherwise unknown martyr mentioned only in Acts of the Apostles. Chapter 6 describes his arrest on allegations of blasphemy. However, this does not suggest that the intention was necessarily to execute him - after all, Peter, James, John and all the other disciples seem to have been left more or less in peace.Stephen went to trial. In his speech to the council, Stephen made no attempt to defend himself, or even talk about his Christian faith as later martyrs are said to have done. He merely began an elementary lecture on Jewish history, a speech so totally inappropriate to Stephen's predicament that it was in no way relevant to his defence. The speech could only have been written by Luke himself to set the scene for what was about to occur. While Stephen was thus lecturing the Jews, supposedly in his own defence, he looked up and saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God. Having already infuriated the court with his elementary lecture, he then told of his vision in the sky. Acts does not record Stephen as being found guilty of the original charge, which was by now irrelevant. The priests cast him out of the city and had him stoned for the blasphemy he had presumably just committed. In modern times, they would probably have dismissed all charges on the grounds of mental incapacity.Some scholars consider the scene involving Stephen's trial and death as significant, not only because Stephen is the first Christian martyr, but also because the death of Stephen in Acts matches so closely the death of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, by the same author. Both accounts speak of the Son of Man at the right hand of God (Luke 22:69; Acts 7:56); both have a prayer for the forgiveness of those who are effecting this execution ( Luke 23:34a; Acts 7:60); both have the dying figure commend his spirit heavenward (Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59). In the figure of Peter, Acts has shown continuity with Jesus' ministry of healing and preaching; in the figure of Stephen Acts has shown continuity with Jesus' death.Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the existence and martyrdom of Stephen.
What did the Sanhedrin do to St Stephen?
A:Acts of the Apostles says that Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin to be tried on a charge of blasphemy. During the trial, Stephen made no attempt to defend himself, merely antagonising the members of the Sanhedrin by reciting a monologue in which he said "Your fathers" persecuted the prophets (Acts 7:51,52), as if unaware that he was also a Jew.Acts 7:55 says that Stephen then looked up into heaven and saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God. He was immediately taken out and stoned for his blasphemy. Some scholars consider the scene involving Stephen's trial and death as significant, not only because Stephen is the first Christian martyr, but also because the death of Stephen in Acts matches so closely the death of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, by the same author. Both accounts speak of the Son of Man at the right hand of God (Luke 22:69; Acts 7:56); both have a prayer for the forgiveness of those who are effecting this execution ( Luke 23:34a; Acts 7:60); both have the dying figure commend his spirit heavenward (Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59). In some ways, the most important difference in the trial stories is that the Jews said they could not sentence Jesus to death and therefore had to bring him to trial before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, whereas in the story of Stephen, the priests saw no reason to involve the Roman governor and were willing to have Stephen stoned to death on their own account. In commenting on whether this really happened, Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says that we can never verify the martyrdom or even existence of Stephen.
What was St. Stephen's early childhood like?
St. Stephen was born in a Jewish family and grew up in a devout Christian household. He was known for his wisdom and faith from a young age, and he was chosen as one of the first deacons in the early Christian Church.
What is the significance of St. Stephen's Day to Catholics?
St. Stephen was a deacon, recently appointed by the apostles, who was the first martyr of the new church. He was stoned to death not long after Our Lord ascended into Heaven. His feast day is the first day after the celebration of Our Lord's Nativity -December 26. In much of the United Kingdom it is known as Boxing Day, when people "box" unused household items, clothing or food to give to the poor. Stephen's position as a deacon was to distribute food and other items to the needy.
Does Tramodol show up on a drug test?
tramadol does not show up on a drug test it acts like a narcotic but is not
Who came up with SpongeBob?
Stephen Hillenburg .Stephen Hillenburg and voiced by Tom Kenny
What was shake it up first show?
Shake it up's first show was when Rocky and Cece tryed out for shake it up, Chicago!
What is the year of creation of SpongeBob SquarePants?
Creator Stephen Hillenburg first came up with the idea in 1986. The show was previewed on Nickelodeon on May 1st, 1999, and officially premiered on July 17th, 1999.
Does Stephen King autograph books as S King?
No, he signs his full first and last names. the "n" at the end of Stephen also makes up the Back of the "k" in King and crosses the "t" in Stephen.
What two examples does Cassius use to show Caesar's weak character?
He acts very ignorant and does not show up when Brutus ask for him. He never keeps his word.
Who was the person killed for refusing to give up faith in jesus?
st. stephen, the first christian saint
What visions did Stephen see before he died?
Stephen needed courage to face what lay ahead, and he no doubt received much encouragement from the vision that Jehovah then kindly granted him. Stephen saw God's glory, and he saw Jesus standing at His Father's right hand! As Stephen described the vision, his judges put their hands over their ears. Why? Earlier, Jesus had told that same court that he was the Messiah and that he would soon be at his Father's right hand. (Mark 14:62) Stephen's vision proved that Jesus spoke the truth. That Sanhedrin had, in fact, betrayed and murdered the Messiah! With one accord, they rushed to have Stephen stoned to death
How did Saint Stephen die?
Stephen was stoned to death because the Jewish leaders believed he had spoken blasphemous words against the temple, the law, and the customs from Moses.* Steven was stoned to death by the Jews. * Acts 7 gives the account. Acts 7:54 indicates they did not like what he was saying and began to criticize him. Acts 7: 57-59 says they stoned him. It can be argued that the stoning weakened Stephen enough that he died. But Acts 7:60 says Stephen "gave up" his life. In the midst of the stoning he kneeled down and with a loud voice cried out 'Lord lay not this sin to their charge.' It would seem that the stoning did not weaken him too much or he could not have cried out with a loud voice. It says after having said this he fell asleep. Proverbs says the power of life and death is in your tongue. Stephen was young in the faith and many consider him the first martyr. Personally, I think Stephen was showing the people they could not "take" his life any more than they could "take" Jesus' life. Instead, like Jesus, he "gave" his life. He did not resist dying, he welcomed it. Many people will credit the stoning being what made Stephen die; possibly Stephen knew what he was doing and died by saying 'Lord receive my spirit.'
Where did Stephen Hawking grow up?
Stephen Hawking Memorial Elementary School.
Was Mickey Mouse a book first?
No, his first show-up was in a cartoon
Where did the willow tree first show up?
somewhere
