"Eternal Reward — Living for the Crown" (Acts 7) | Pastor Scott Wendal · Valley Forge Baptist

Pastor Scott Wendal continues the series Before His Throne with a message from Acts 7 on Stephen — the first martyr of the church. The truth at its center: salvation is a free gift that cannot be earned by baptism, church, or good deeds — but our service and sacrifice are what earn eternal reward. A look at one ordinary man who gave his all to Christ, and what it means to live for the crown. Chapters: 0:00 Can You Earn Heaven? — The ABCs of Salvation 2:13 Knowing About God vs. Knowing Him Personally 3:41 Stephen, the First Martyr (Acts 7:55–60) 5:53 Stephen's Life: Service, Works & Sacrifice 13:13 Welcomed Home — Jesus Standing at God's Right Hand 17:14 Living for the Crown 20:31 The Crown of Thorns 📖 Acts 7:55–60 🔗 valleyforgebaptist.org