An Apology of Rightness

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An Apology of Rightness

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Is it a sermon? Is it a speech? Is it a lecture or a history lesson? Yes, but all wrapped up into one beautifully anointed apology. Yes, I said apology. While we’ve misused the word for years to mean “I’m sorry” for doing something wrong, the Greek understanding has always been a defense for something very true and right. Stephen is about to be stoned for making an apology.