Central Idea: When we stand for Christ we will face opposition.
Purpose: To encourage believers to be bold in their witness.

1. WE WILL RECEIVE THE SECRET RESPECT OF OTHERS (5:12-13).
2. WE WILL KNOW THE POWER OF GOD TO WITNESS (5:14-16).
3. WE WILL FACE THE JEALOUSY OF POLITICAL POWER (5:17-18).
4. WE WILL BE CALLED TO SPEAK THE MESSAGE OF LIFE (5:19-21a).
5. WE WILL KNOW THAT THE OPPOSITION FEARS US (5:21b-26).