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29 Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than people. 30 The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had murdered by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit w...
- Acts 6
Seven Chosen to Serve - In those days, as the disciples were...
- Acts 6
What does Acts chapter 5 mean? The book of Acts is the story of submission, by Jesus' witnesses, to the Holy Spirit and the work He accomplishes as a result. In very short order, the Holy Spirit used two apostles to join well over five thousand people into the church (Acts 4:4).
Among its many chapters, Acts 5 shines brightly, offering timeless lessons that can profoundly impact our daily lives. In this article, we’ll delve into these “Lessons from Acts 5,” exploring their depth and discovering how we can apply them in our daily lives as Christians.
What does Acts 5:4 mean? The church in Jerusalem is inundated with people from other areas who do not have access to their assets. There are no remote banks, ATMs, or wire services in the first century.
The contempt of God. Sacrilegious defrauding. Perverse vanity and ambition. Lack of faith. The corrupting of a good and holy order. Hypocrisy. 2. (Acts 5:3-4) Peter confronts Ananias. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
Acts 5:4. When it remained (namely, unsold; the opposite: πραθέν), did it not remain to thee (thy property)? and when sold, was it not in thy power? That the community of goods was not a legal compulsion, see on Acts 2:43. ἐν τῇ σῇ ἐξουσίᾳ ὑπῆρχε] sc. ἡ τιμή, which is to be taken out of πραθέν.
What does Acts 5:7 mean? Over five thousand people have repented of their sins and joined the church in Jerusalem (Acts 4:4). Many of them are not from the area (Acts 2:9–11), and there are many poor people, so the locals provide what they can, some even selling land and houses and donating the money for the apostles to use (Acts 4:32–37).
