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Speaker: Ps.Tang Long Kin
Acts 12

Introduction 
Timeline: About 12 years after Jesus ascended to heaven 
The church grew fast – 1st Gentile church started in Antioch 
There was less persecution until King Herod Agrippa I ascended the throne 

A) God allows tragedy to happen to His beloved for our good and for His glory 
  - James’ execution brought the church closer to one another and closer to God 
  i) God does not love us less when tragedies happen to us 
  ii) It is not always God’s will to deliver us from sickness, tragedy and untimely death. 
  iii) Tragedy must be viewed from God’s perspective 

B) God can deliver His beloved from any situation 
    i) No prison can keep God’s beloved in if He does not allow it 
    ii) Miracles happen when we are fully dependant on God 
    iii) God often answers our prayer at the last moment 
    iv) God works through the prayers of His beloved although He is almighty and sovereign 

C) God can destroy any power on earth and in the heavens 
   - Evil may seem to prevail but ultimately God is in control 

D) God’s gospel cannot be stopped by any force 
   - The word of God continued to increase and spread 

Conclusion 
God’s will prevails over all evils 
The Gospel cannot be stopped by any force
Where ever the gospel goes prison doors will be opened