The resurrection of Christ is less a creedal article of individual faith and hope than a creative force of community formation and fellowship.

The apostles testify to the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead. After He rose from the tomb, He appeared to His followers over the course of forty days.

This article on Acts 4:33-35 is about the power of the resurrection to restore a healthy community and stewardship.

Instead, Acts 2:42-47 and 4:32-35 read best not as blueprints for today but as glimpses of dynamic experiences by a community enlivened by God's Spirit.

5 апр. 2021 г. · After a lifetime of being separated by unbreakable barriers, they are united around the crucified and risen Christ.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

2 апр. 2024 г. · The resurrection community of Acts has heard the voice of the prophet, Moses, has shared its possessions and is now enjoying the blessings promised by God to ...

11 авг. 2019 г. · ACTS 4:33. GREAT GRACE WAS ON THEM ALL. 33With great power, the apostles gave their testimony (Greek: marturion—testimony or witness) of the ...

This chapter profoundly illustrates how the church, filled with grace and power, became a living witness to the truth of Jesus' resurrection.

14 авг. 2024 г. · Barnabas led the way in Jerusalem to help impoverished people by generously selling his property and giving the proceeds to the apostles to help those in need.