Full of Power
Acts 6:5, 8-10
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Power: Greek = dunamis
“mighty power” or “miraculous power”
Acts 6:3 (NIV)
Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them. This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit;
1st. Full of wisdom
Acts 6:3 (NIV)
Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom.
Exodus 35:31 (NLT)
The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
Acts 6:3 (NIV)
Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom.
2nd. Full of faith
Acts 6:5 (NIV)
They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit;
Mark 11:22 (NIV)
"Have faith in God," Jesus answered. "I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
3rd. Full of grace
Acts 6:8 (NIV)
Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
4th. Full of power
Acts 6:8 (NIV)
Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
Acts 6:8 (NIV)
Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.
5th. Full of boldness
Acts 6:10 (NIV)
they could not stand up against his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
