2. The Evidence of Life. 1:5-7 V.5 a) Signs Followed the Gospel - I. The evidence of the Gospel of Christ’ s life was followed by power, Spirit and assurance. II. The evidence of Paul and Silas life was that they followed the Gospel. V.6 b) Seekers Followed Paul, companions and the Lord - I. They received the word and therefore they became followers. II. They followed in afflictions and in joy. The two experiences that the world cannot link together - affliction and joy. V.7 c) Sample Followed by All - Because of their response even through sufferings they became examples