Acts 8:1-3

Acts 9:1-2 – Paul was zealous for whatever he thought was right.

Acts 16:1-5 – Paul and Timothy strengthened the churches.

Hebrews 2:1; 1:1 – Warning against drifting away.

Galatians 5:1-4 – It is possible to fall from grace!

II Timothy 1:3-7 – Paul and Timothy came to faith by different routes. We have to make our faith our own.

I Peter 3:15 – We must be able to defend our faith!

There is a difference in perspective between first- and second-generation Christians.

First generation Christians hear the gospel for the first time from a vantage point of unbelief and error.

For first generation Christians, conversion is often a traumatic experience in terms of physical relationships. Conversion is generally not traumatic for second generation Christians.

First generation Christians see faith differently. Their loyalty is to the truth, not particular people. Second generation Christians have to be careful not to be loyal to people or tradition.

First generation Christians have a tendency to become radical about issues. Second generation Christians have a tendency to become liberal and rationalize innovations.