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  • ADA017 Ananias and Sapphira

    The article deals with the account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, showing the dramatic consequences of their deception toward the Christian community and the Holy Spirit. Their story contrasts with the sincere generosity of Barnabas, underscoring the ethical demands of the Christian faith and offering a warning against hypocrisy.

    Acts 2.44-45 (King James Version) :
    And all that believed were together, and had all things common;And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • ADA018 The remarkable growth of the early Church

    The ADA018 article comments on Acts 5.12-16, describing the growth of the early Church in Jerusalem in the spring of 33. The apostles perform miracles publicly in Solomon’s Portico, the Church grows in numbers, men and women alike, and the apostles’ reputation grows among the people, despite a fear aroused by the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira. The passage establishes a strong parallel with the ministry of Jesus.

    John 10.23 (King James Version) :
    And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate