Who are Stephen, Silas and Timothy and what are their contributions to Christianity?

Answer 1

Stephan was the first martyr in the Christian Church, killed for his faith. The record of the event in Acts also marks the first mention of the Apostle Paul (Saul).

Silas was a co-laborer with Paul and Barnabas in the evangelistic missions made by Paul. Acts 15 shows that Paul and Barnabas went their separate ways, and Paul chose Silas to continue on in the journey.

Timothy was a young man of mixed heritage (Jewish & Greek). He became a church leader as trained by Paul.

Acts 12 and after follow the history of three men in great detail.

Answer 2

Stephen was one of the seven men full of the Holy Ghost who were first selected to minister to the home churches in (Antioch) I think. He was also the first martyr.
Silas accompanied Paul on his second missionary trip, and Timothy was mentored by Paul. Paul wrote a letter to Timothy encouraging him against timidity.

Answer 3

they were followers of Christ, each had a separate ministry. Stephen was martyred by being crucified, at his request he was upside down on a cross. Timothy was the recipient of the epistles bearing his name. Silas was an 'understudy' and companion of Paul

Answer 4

Stephen was stoned to death for his Faith in Christ(Acts 7:59), He was the first Deacon( Acts 6:5), looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God(Acts 7:55),Christ's followers were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen( Acts 11:19), Paul(Saul)before his conversion was consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him(Acts 22:20)

Acts 6:5 - And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

Acts 6:8 - And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

Acts 6:9 - Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts 7:59 - And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

Acts 8:2 - And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

Acts 11:19 - Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

Acts 22:20 - And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
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Acts 15:22 - Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Acts 15:27 - We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.

Acts 15:32 - And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

Acts 15:34 - Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 15:40 - And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

Acts 16:19 - And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

Acts 16:25 - And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.

Acts 16:29 - Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Acts 17:4 - And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

Acts 17:10 - And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
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