"Faith over works"

Jesus spoke these words after miraculously feeding 5,000 people,

addressing their focus on physical bread rather than spiritual belief.

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Acts 6:8-15

Stephen,

 
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Eternal life starts now, living as people who are already loved and held,

instead of living like we’re still trying to qualify.

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Acts 5:17-26

The High Priest

 " Is the message of the prophets too difficult for you to undersdand. "

The disciples were downcast and confused about Jesus' death,

The message they struggled with is that the Messiah must suffer, die, and be glorified.

Jesus subsequently "opened their minds to understand the Scriptures," 

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 Acts 2: 14.22-33

Then Peter

Stood up

Choosing to obey God’s Word and follow His ways even during difficult times.

Repentance & Realigning turning away from self-centeredness

to return to God's path, Aligning your life with Christ.

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Acts 4:32-37

The whole community

The promise "I am with you always"

The belief that Jesus is always near,

even in darkness, one is never truly alone.

Jesus is Always Near By. Jesus Loves Us

Our Lord Jesus, We have a devoted friend in Jesus.

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Acts 6:1-7

In those days,

"THE LORD HAS COMMANDED US TO SHUN EVIL AND DO GOOD,

BUT NOT TO REJECT THE GOOD WITH THE EVIL

WE ARE NOT TO DENY AT THE SAME TIME BOTH TRUTH AND ERROR."

                                                                   - Saint Martin

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Acts 4:23-31

As soon as Peter and John

 God's Abundance,Bread as Symbol and Substance,

While providing physical food, this work signifies the nourishment of the Word of God,

turning "daily bread" into an opportunity for spiritual transformation.

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Acts 5:34-42

But one of them,

  On the evening of that day, the first day after the Sabbath,

But Jesus came, and stood among them, and said to them, “Peace be with you!”

And when he had so said in the most kind, tender, and affectionate manner:

and to put them out of all pain, and that they might know certainly who he was.

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  Acts 2:42-47

They were

Faith in Jesus is a transformative power, acting as a direct channel

to receive God's grace, salvation, and strength.

True faith is not passive but is expressed through action, obedience to commandments,

and a willingness to do good works. Leading to eternal life and forgiveness.

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Acts 5:27-33

So they

 
"Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to all creation."

This "Good News" .

The Good News constitutes that through Jesus' death and resurrection,

humanity is offered salvation, forgiveness of sins, and a renewed relationship with God.

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Acts 4:13-21

They were astonished