Acts 22:23–23:11 | Faithful Testifying in Trial

First Irving Sermons

Main Idea. God’s grace produces a good conscience, firm convictions, and close companionship with Jesus Christ yielding faithful testimony. Driving Question. What are components of faithful testifying amidst a trial? We will be diligent to look at three things today to build up our faith in trial. 1. A Clear Conscience Before Christ (22:30–23:5) Application: Live in a way that realizes God sees everything (Coram Deo). Cultivate a clear conscience. But how? a. Christ's grace cleanses the conscience. b. Christ’s approval is our aim, not mans. c. Christ is what we speak all the time. 2. A Commitment to Convictions About Christ (23:6–10) 3. A Close Companionship with Christ (11) How does Jesus strengthen Paul? Jesus stands with him. Jesus points to Paul’s faithful testimony in Jerusalem (11). Jesus points to Paul's future testimony in Rome (11). Takeaways. [for faithfully testifying this week] Delight that Christ stands with you in this life, because he stood for you on the cross. Examine your conscience and confess any sin to Christ. Preach Christ and the good news of the empty tomb.