TEXT: James 2:14-26; Acts 6-7
INTRO: Embodied Faith is faith that moves beyond belief into visible action. In Acts 6–7, Stephen shows us that true faith speaks the truth boldly, loves sacrificially, and forgives radically — even in the face of violence. Like Jesus, he extends grace to his enemies, proving that forgiveness is not weakness but Christlikeness. We cannot truly love those who have offended us until we release them through forgiveness. Bitterness binds us, but forgiveness unshackles our hearts and reflects the gospel we claim to believe. Embodied faith doesn’t just profess Christ — it looks like Him.
OUTLINE:
1. Bold Truth
2. Sacrificial Love
3. Radical Forgiveness
