The Acts of the ApostlesActs 5:1-16

• 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet.

• Philippians 4:17-18 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

• Matthew 6:1 "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

• 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

• 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

• 1 Corinthians 11:30 For this reason many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep.

• 3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 "While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God."

• Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

• 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him.

• 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him.

• 1 Corinthians 5:5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

• 7 Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter responded to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?" And she said, "Yes, that was the price." 9 Then Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well."

• 10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

• 10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

• 11 And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things.

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• 1 Timothy 5:20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

• Matthew 18:15-17 "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 "But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

• “The failure of churches to preach holy living, and to discipline those who don’t live that way, allows sinners and hypocrites to remain in the church, convoluting its direction, sapping its power, robbing it of purity and marring its testimony. Men may build their churches with a tolerance for sin, but the Lord builds His among people who love holiness and hate and expose sin.” John MacArthur

• 12 At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's portico.

• 12 At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's portico.

• Jeremiah 33:3 'Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'

• 13 But none of the rest dared to associate with them; however, the people held them in high esteem. 14 And all the more believers in the Lord, multitudes of men and women, were constantly added to their number,

• 1. On the day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church, “there were added that day about three thousand souls” (Acts 2:41).

• 1. On the day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church, “there were added that day about three thousand souls” (Acts 2:41).

• 2. In the days following Pentecost, “the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47).

• 3. By the conclusion of Peter’s second sermon, the number of men in the church had risen to 5,000 (Acts 4:4).

• 3. By the conclusion of Peter’s second sermon, the number of men in the church had risen to 5,000 (Acts 4:4).

• 4. Acts 5:14 speaks of “multitudes of men and women” being added to the church.

• 3. By the conclusion of Peter’s second sermon, the number of men in the church had risen to 5,000 (Acts 4:4).

• 4. Acts 5:14 speaks of “multitudes of men and women” being added to the church.

• 5. Acts 6:7 adds that “the number of disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem.”

• 6. Acts 9:31 says that “the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and, going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.”

• 6. Acts 9:31 says that “the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and, going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.”

• 7. Acts 11:21 speaks of “a large number who believed [and] turned to the Lord” in Antioch.

• 8. Acts 11:24 records that “considerable numbers were brought to the Lord” through Barnabas’s ministry in that city.

• 8. Acts 11:24 records that “considerable numbers were brought to the Lord” through Barnabas’s ministry in that city.

• Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

• 15 to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any one of them. 16 Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed.

• And now, Lord, behold their threatenings, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your Word, 30 by stretching forth of Your hand for healing, and miracles, and wonders may be done by the name of Your holy child Jesus.

• 1. You can’t lie to or deceive the Holy Spirit.

• 1. You can’t lie to or deceive the Holy Spirit.

• 2. Give generously and privately.

• 1. You can’t lie to or deceive the Holy Spirit.

• 2. Give generously and privately.

• 3. Does BFC have a fear of G caused by His mighty works among us?

• 1. You can’t lie to or deceive the Holy Spirit.

• 2. Give generously and privately.

• 3. Does BFC have a fear of G caused by His mighty works among us?

• 4. We should be of one accord and boldly witnessing for Christ.