Jesus wants us to be Born Again in Spirit and invite the Holy Spirit to dwell in our lives. If we are feed with Jesus heavenly manna the word of God and obey them, God will give us the power not to sin again. From God 's words only we recieved peace, joy, life in abundance and the defeated enemy cannot even touch God 's anointed children who believes Jesus the Son of the Living God. Thanks to Jesus and praised him everyday for his goodness, love, mercy and grace following us everyday in our lives. Amen
If the story of Ananias and his wife Sapphira is a parable then there is the possibility that Ananias represents the banking system and Sapphira represents business trade. The parable may be about usury and the necessity of honesty and truth in the handling of money with the public. The part of the possession held back could represent an interest rate that the banker keeps for himself. Without honesty and truth in lending then equality in trade perishes. Money that is dishonestly attained to support a banking system or a trade business should not be allowed. That bank or trade business should not flourish but be brought down and not be allowed to exist.
ANANIAS AND SAPHIRA WERE LIARS IN THE HIGHEST ORDER. INSTEAD OF THE WIFE TO BE A CORRECTION OF THE LIES THE HUSBAND TOLD, SHE ADDED MORE TO IT. IN ANY CASE, I AM OF THE VIEW THAT BOTH OF THEM ARE NOT GOOD CHRISTIANS EVEN THOUGH THEY APPEARED IN THE WORD OF GOD. IT IS ALSO A WARNING TO ANY CHRISTIAN OUT THERE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THEIR FUTURE LIFE STYLES. WHEN ONE TELLS LIES, LET THE OTHER BE TRUTHFUL. BUT IT IS MY CANDID OPINION THAT HUSBAND AND WIFE SHOULD ALL THE TIME BE TRUTHFUL AND IMBIBE THE SPIRIT OF TRUTHFULNESS IN THEIR CHILDREN.
I suggest: Jesus was hung upon a tree, as the Old Testament of our Lord declared, and it was the Tree of Life, manifested out of wood, declaring our vertical horizon relationships with His church family and of His life in the world, brought together at the Cross through the sacrifice of Jesus in our place, though we are undeserving. And from this fruit, our Father made good His promise from ill, Genesis 50:20 , and the Son was resurrected returned to the Father, thus enabling the Holy Spirit to pour out Life, from seed to seed, redemption restoration, everlasting.
Isn 't it best to take all Scripture at "face value? " In reading many of these comments it seems easy to discern the writer 's bias, which we are warned against. The Spirit isn 't trying to make it difficult for us to understand but rather He is making truth simple and available for all. Still, It comes down to, "As many as the Lord out God shall call. "
It should always be our desire and love for Jehovah God that we obey him even if human rulers prohibit what Jehovah God requires or require what God prohibits.
In whatever situation you are in just know that Jesus is always by your side, and he can set you free. He can lock out the chains that tightens you only if you have faith and by so doing you will do miracles and wonders in his name. Remember only is you have faith... Amen.
I happy to know that the same Peter who denied Jesus Christ, was able to speak boldly about Jesus in the presence of their Leader. He was also filled with joy when he was beaten for preaching in the name of Jesus Christ. I pray that God will give me the grace to preach about him boldly. Praise God.
IF we were prayed up as much as Peter the Holy Spirit would heal people that our shadows fell upon. Imagine the glory and honor and praise God would receive. We are nothing, HE is everything!
bible are compilation of different books written by different authors at differents time. acts 5 30 is literal meaning tree, its only which gospel you believe
The 5th book of Acts will focus on the husband and wife agreed to lie to the Holy Ghost. We must understand that we can not hide from God. Behold the eyes on the Lord is in every place behold the evil and the good.
To Napps s read your bible the cross is a symbol of Jesus Christ You listen to man rather than the word of God The cross represents the passion of Christ Christians want to recognize Christ by wearing a cross to show their love for the Lord Jesus Christ
Back then fellowshipping praying and preaching took place DAILY as Acts 5 42 states cf 2 46 O to God that this sort of being about the Heavenly Father s business was taking place in this day PRAYING WITHOUT CEASING DAILY IS THE GREATEST NEED OF THIS HOUR PREACHING GOT THEM IN JAIL BUT IT WAS PRAYER THAT BROUGHT THEM OUT LET S BECOME DAILY SAINTS
What I think of it is irrelevant it s the authoritative Word of God If the laws of men and the law of God ever conflict we must obey God rather than men
acts Chapter 5 vr30 at the time Jesus was crucified crosses as we know them were not in existence my research finds that it was a beam similar to a rail road tie only longer Hands nailed above head and feet nailed below
Theres a bigger issue, I think. People wear the cross around their necks. Its a symbol, and a reminder of death. Some people kiss it during a certain event, and mumble a few thoughts. Some re religions and cults kiss the head of a snake, or bull. The cross to many people is supposed to represent some form of Jesus and his death. The Vatican has pushes the cross scene for over a thousand years (Popes), Their reason is not biblical, just old pagan. The cross is a false idol, no question. We have no idea of the items of archaeology they have been buying from finders of artifacts related to the era of Jesus, through the back door unfortunately. They can mot risk showing them to the public at this time. It would probably destroy the roman catholic religion. But, Jesus will take care of that issue when he returns in the clouds (not as a human). Unfortunately I probably wont be their to see him!
The term God is a title not a name. As such can and does apply to the Father( 2 Peter 1:17),The Son ( John 5:16-18,23;Philip 2:6 "who being [Grk. remaining] in the form of God"; Heb. 1:8,10; Ps.102:25; Jn.20:28; 1Jn. 5:20; Exod. 3:14; Jn. 8:24. 58; Is. 44:6; Rev. 1:17-18; 2:8; Is. 6:1-10; Jn. 12:39-41), and of the Holy Spirit ( Acts 5:3-4; 2 Cor. 3:17) Also the word "serve" in Dan. 7:14 is only used 10 times in the bible, each referring to religious service or worship of Jesus.
It is not distinctive here that the shadow of Peter heals anyone. They, the people, saw a lot of healing going on in Acts 15 that they hoped it to be so that they brought all into the streets that were sick to be healed. It does not state the shadow of Peter healed them, but it is possible by God for it to happen. Although, you will not find in the Gospels where anyone was healed by the shadow of Christ.
Obedience begins from a faith filled heart, a faith filled person. "So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God." People involved in the murder of Jesus Christ on the cross believed and they sought to obey the Lord. They realized the horrible act they were guilty of and they did not want to die in their sins and be separated from the presence of God forever. ". . . Men and brethren what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For this promise is unto you, and your children, and to all that are afar off,even as many as the Lord our God shall call." Those who heeded the gospel call believed and obeyed and received. Time and distance were not excepted, but included in the expression "all that are afar off." Then obedience is to be continued all the way to the end. It is not an impulsive now and then belief and obedience, but a continuous belief and obedience to the teachings of the New Testament. Not happy? Not satisfied with life? Feeling empty? Feeling shame and guilt? Feeling destroyed by something or someone? Try believing in and obeying Jesus Christ. Try it on and keep it up, on and on and on.