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Mark A. Copeland a. They are specifically mentioned in verse 2 b. Note the pronouns used throughout the text (to whom, them, they, you) c. They were “Men of Galilee” (i.e., not all the disciples, from other regions as well) 2. To be such a witness required very specific qualifications - cf. Ac 1:21-16 a. One had to have been with the apostles b. From the time of Jesus’ baptism until His ascension to heaven c. Because of what they were to bear witness -- With one exception (Antipas, Re 2:13) the term “witness” was restricted to the apostles, who could bear witness because they had been with Christ - cf. Jn 15:27) B. WHAT WAS THEIR WITNESS FOR CHRIST...? 1. They bore witness to Jesus’ resurrection - cf. Ac 1:22; 2:32; 3:15; 5:30-32; 13:30-31 2. They also bore witness to His life - Ac 10:38-42 3. The apostle Paul was a special witness - Ac 22:14-15; 26:16,22 -- The focal point of the apostolic witness related to the resurrection of Jesus from the dead! [One may wonder what difference any of this makes. Does it matter, along as Jesus is glorified...?] III. APPRECIATING THE DISTINCTION A. BETWEEN THE CONTENT OF THE WITNESS... 1. The perverted witness: provides testimony involving one’s own conversion a. Personal testimony that describes the change in one’s life b. The more dramatic, the better 1) Very prone to exaggeration, even fabrication 2) Especially if one can “sell” their testimony through appearances, videos, books 2. The apostolic witness: provides testimony concerning the resurrection of Jesus a. Eyewitness accounts based on empirical evidence - e.g., 1 Jn 1:1-2; Ac 10:40-41 b. Evidence confirmed by: 1) The number of witnesses 2) The credibility of the witnesses (their life, teachings, sufferings, even death) -- The former is very subjective evidence, the latter provides objective evidence B. BETWEEN THE PURPOSE OF THE WITNESS... 1. The perverted witness: to have you place your faith in Jesus on the basis of their conversion experience and manner of life 2. The apostolic witness: to have you place your faith in Jesus on the basis of historical facts that Jesus was raised from the dead and thereby declared to be the Son of God -- The former produces faith based on emotional appeals, the latter produces faith based on historical evidence C. BETWEEN THE STRENGTH OF THE WITNESS... 1. The perverted witness: what if those upon whose testimony we came to believe later disappoint us? a. Whose “conversion” proves to be less than real or short-term? b. Will not our faith be shaken? 2. The apostolic witness: their testimony forever remains unchanged a. Sealed by their manner of life, their exemplary teachings, their own blood Topical Sermons 272
. Faith based on their testimony is more durable -- The former leaves one open to great disappointment, the latter provides the foundation for a long life of strong faith in Christ CONCLUSION Mark A. Copeland 1. Jesus acknowledged people would come to believe in Him through the words of His apostles... a. As He mentioned in His prayer - cf. Jn 17:20 b. Therefore He equipped them with infallible proofs and the power of the Spirit - Ac 1:2-3,8 2. As impressive as many modern day testimonies may sound... a. Beware of those who may be improperly motivated to “enhance” their story b. Realize that remarkable transformations take place in many different religions Place your faith in the witness Christ Himself has given to you and all: the testimony of His specially chosen witnesses, the apostles! Have you heeded what they proclaimed...? - cf. Ac 2:36-39 Topical Sermons 273
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Mark A. Copeland Gospel Meetings -
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After Conversion, What Then? Mark A
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INTRODUCTION The Anatomy Of A Backs
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of this world have to offer! Mark A
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Mark A. Copeland [To encourage the
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The Apostasy And Restoration Mark A
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estore Christ's church and correct
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Mark A. Copeland 3) The kingdom is
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to us! Mark A. Copeland 2. Are ther
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Mark A. Copeland A. WHERE IT CAN HE
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Are You Ready For Your Journey Into
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Mark A. Copeland 4. What is baptism
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Mark A. Copeland C. THE QUALIFICATI
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Mark A. Copeland Attitudes Needed I
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Mark A. Copeland F. HOSPITALITY...
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Back To The Basics! Mark A. Copelan
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The Benefits Of A Small Church Mark
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CONCLUSION Mark A. Copeland 1. Agai
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Mark A. Copeland a. We slaughter th
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Blest Be The Tie Mark A. Copeland I
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Mark A. Copeland B. “BUT WE SHALL
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Mark A. Copeland in many other civi
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Mark A. Copeland a. But again this
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3. Man, with his imperfections, is
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Mark A. Copeland 1) Find the source
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The Celebration Of Christmas Should
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Mark A. Copeland 4) He participated
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The Celebration Of Easter A Histori
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Mark A. Copeland B. THE INTRODUCTIO
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Mark A. Copeland 2. My prayer is th
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Mark A. Copeland B. WE MUST KEEP A
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Church Membership Mark A. Copeland
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The Clarion Voices Of God Mark A. C
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c. Through His Son d. Through His P
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Mark A. Copeland 2. One theory why
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Mark A. Copeland A. WE CAN BE TAUGH
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Mark A. Copeland 4. The members mus
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Mark A. Copeland II. EXPLANATIONS F
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Cremation Or Burial? Mark A. Copela
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Mark A. Copeland C. BURIAL REFLECTS
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Mark A. Copeland 1. Jesus stressed
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Daily Bible Reading - Part Two How
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Mark A. Copeland a. Encourage other
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Mark A. Copeland [It is the use of
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-- We better have our “wells” d
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INTRODUCTION Disappointments New Ch
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B. WHEN NEGATIVE TEACHING IS CALLED
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Mark A. Copeland C. THUS THE IMPORT
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Emotion Vs. Emotionalism Mark A. Co
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Mark A. Copeland C. WHEN EMOTION IS
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Mark A. Copeland B. ADVANTAGES OF U
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Evangelism Made Personal Mark A. Co
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Mark A. Copeland 1. Start with thos
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CONCLUSION Mark A. Copeland 1. Thes
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Mark A. Copeland [Whose example are
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Faith In The Community Mark A. Cope
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Faith In The Family Mark A. Copelan
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Mark A. Copeland [Finally, some rem
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1. From the epistles of Paul - Ep 6
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-- Weak Christians need to be assis
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Mark A. Copeland 2. Lack of commitm
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Mark A. Copeland And they will beco
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. Babes in Christ often require spe
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God Hates Divorce! Mark A. Copeland
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2. What can be done to stem the tid
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2. With submission, as the church i
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a. Making one wise regarding salvat
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The Gospel According To Isaiah Mark
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CONCLUSION b. A promised fully real
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depends upon God (more on prayer la
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Gospel Meetings Why Should We Atten
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Gospel Meetings Why Some Succeed An
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1. Shown by failing to welcome them
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Mark A. Copeland 2) Those who worke
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The Gospel Of Christ Mark A. Copela
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2. Our sins are “blotted out”,
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Mark A. Copeland [So don’t be sel
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Grace And The Christian Mark A. Cop
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CONCLUSION Mark A. Copeland 2) But
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II. THE MAKING OF A DISCIPLE Mark A
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The Great Commission According To L
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The Greatest Need Mark A. Copeland
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1. Jesus commanded that disciples b
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Growing Old Gracefully Mark A. Cope
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Mark A. Copeland - cf. Lk 12:15 2.
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Mark A. Copeland 4. Such a person w
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Mark A. Copeland II. THE REWARDS OF
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1. It cost Him the sacrifice of His
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How Much Should I Give? Mark A. Cop
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Mark A. Copeland [These principles
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How Well Do You Listen? Mark A. Cop
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Mark A. Copeland the gospel of Chri
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I Am Coming, Lord! Mark A. Copeland
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Into All The World Using Bible Corr
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Is Your Baptism Scriptural? Mark A.
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-- The Biblical subject for baptism
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Jesus, My Lord Mark A. Copeland INT
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2) Nor wallowing in past failures d
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Mark A. Copeland II. IN THE NEW TES
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Laying Up Treasure In Heaven Mark A
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Mark A. Copeland II. LET’S MAKE A
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Mark A. Copeland Him - Ac 10:39-41
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The Single Christian Mark A. Copela
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Mark A. Copeland 1. No matter what
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Spirituality In Youth Is It Possibl
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Studying With JWs Mark A. Copeland
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Mark A. Copeland III. SUGGESTIONS F
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Mark A. Copeland c. By claiming tha
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Support Your Local Church! Mark A.
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To Seek Or To Serve? Mark A. Copela
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Mark A. Copeland CONCLUSION 1. Rega
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Mark A. Copeland 3. We are to worsh
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5. During different moods a. Some w
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Mark A. Copeland 2. The Hebrews are
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The Value Of Secret Prayer Mark A.
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Mark A. Copeland [Since the God who
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Mark A. Copeland throw away your ti
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We Should Remember The Poor Mark A.
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1. Paul, in several of his epistles
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Mark A. Copeland B. TWO THINGS ARE
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What God Has Joined Mark A. Copelan
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Mark A. Copeland C. BY ALL CHRISTIA
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Mark A. Copeland I strive to serve
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“...blameless and harmless, child
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INTRODUCTION What Visitors Have A R
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a. Is their impression one of activ
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-- Our King and Lord is truly the o
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Mark A. Copeland B. HOW MUCH DOES O
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Mark A. Copeland 1. Jesus commands
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Mark A. Copeland A. A GOOD CONSCIEN
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c. Being united with Christ in His
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Mark A. Copeland 3. Before Caiaphas
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. To be our perfect High Priest c.
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Mark A. Copeland [Any work that a w
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Would We Have Believed Them? Mark A
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A. HE SAID, “BAPTIZING THEM...”
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