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

 
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

 It is noted as the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after his resurrection.

"It is the Lord".

Said Jesus, “Throw the net on the right side of the boat,” “and you’ll have a catch.”

The importance of obedience to his word,

So Simon Peter got into the boat and hauled the net ashore full of large fish,

one hundred and fifty-three altogether. But in spite of the large number the net was not torn.

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Acts 4:1-12

While Peter and John

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

 "Peace be with you"

Is a profound blessing that strengthens faith by offering divine assurance.

calming fears, and confirming God's presence.

To foster hope and courage, grounding the faithful

in the knowledge that they are supported by divine grace. 

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Acts 3:11-26

While he clung to Peter and John,

"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

"The Lord is risen indeed"

During the breaking of bread, The disciples' eyes were opened.

Where two disciples realize the stranger walking with them is the risen Jesus,

They immediately return to Jerusalem to share the news with the apostles.

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Acts 3:1-10

Once when Peter and John 

  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

 Jesus calls individuals by name, I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

To him the gatekeeper opens, The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name.

He knows us intimately, validates ours worth, and calls them to belong to Him.

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Acts 2:36-41

Let Israel, then,