(4)This feeling is not inconsistent with persecution. Those last days began when our Lord first appeared upon the earth. It remains the Divine will that the Christian minister should be the healer, the comforter. When the Church is spiritual, the possession of this Spirit of judgment will be moreapparent. (Dean Travers Smith. I believe that these men have learned how to inspire others to have faith in God. Of the rest of the Christian body none durst join himself to the apostles. )Authority and faithDean Travers Smith.This beautiful picture of the apostles ruling the infant Christian community and bearing a never-ceasing testimony to their Risen Lord, displays to us the great principles on which the Christian Church is founded. This matter rests with the members of the Church. There was nothing in this exceeding reverence with which the apostolic office was viewed inconsistent with the personal belief of every Christian in the Saviour as his Saviour, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit as given directly to him. This spirit is still needed — should be asked.4. How different would the Church of the present day be from that of those primitive times if there were now, as some suppose, an inconsistency between authority and faith, and a man must needs believe the less in Christ his Saviour the more he believes in the Church of Christ as a Divinely ordered system of authority and government I Rightly regarded by those who use it, and by those for whose benefit it is used, there is no earthly means which ought to help men so much to faith in the Lord as the Christian Church, set before men's eyes, witnessing to His story by its very existence, which began with the apostles, whom He chose and educated through all their weakness to carry on His work on earth when He had entered heaven, to help them from thence by His unfailing grace, end to fit them for an office and a work which, without Him, they could never have fulfilled. (2)This is encouraged by a low general standard among believers. Human nature has a wonderful power in counterfeiting religion — assisted by the devil.3. Poetical Books (James Stewart. Human nature has a wonderful power in counterfeiting religion — assisted by the devil.3. The Spirit is promised to the Church as "a spirit of judgment" (Isaiah 28:6).2. The touching of the hem was her point of contact. 1-11). (Dean Travers Smith. THAT PERSECUTION WAS A TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP.1. (2)This is encouraged by a low general standard among believers. When the church really gets on fire for God, the world will come to watch it burn. We have then three things for consideration. Hence, a spiritual Church will not be joined by worldly men.III. 3. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. II. I believe that active faith says, I believe that God is going to heal me now. The death of Ananias and Sapphira is the arm of the Lord revealed to deliver the body of the Church in her youth from a consumption which, if not so checked, might have brought her down to an early grave, although no breath of persecution had ever blown upon her. ANOTHER RESULT OF THIS ACTION BY GOD, WE SEE GREAT POWER MANIFESTED IN THE CHURCH. (b)The condition of the Church, or believer, loved by the world.2. (3)The application more enlightened. -------------------- There was nothing in this exceeding reverence with which the apostolic office was viewed inconsistent with the personal belief of every Christian in the Saviour as his Saviour, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit as given directly to him. But only when the Church is living. 5. The ground of admission into the Church is a credible, profession; when it is declared credible, there is a judgment.5. But only when the Church is living. Act 5:12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. -------------------- It is by feigning Christianity that ungodly men enter the communion of the Church.2. I do believe in the great power of faith in God. (4)This feeling is not inconsistent with persecution. (3)In like manner, when God is in the visible Church — when He makes it His pavilion, the world regards it with a constrained reverence (Psalm 14:5). And not for long can the sympathies of the multitude be held except by goodness. Human nature has a wonderful power in counterfeiting religion — assisted by the devil. But the more spiritual that religion in, the less easily is it counterfeited — detection is more likely.4. The New Testament The world applies a test as well as the Church — sometimes a severer and more searching one.2. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, c. I do believe that it is a great blessing for those who are truly touched by God, and I praise God for His love, grace, and power. THAT PERSECUTION WAS A TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP.1. THAT A LIVING AND SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY IS NOT EASILY IMITATED.1. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible A. This matter rests with the members of the Church. The Whole Bible When the Church is spiritual, the possession of this Spirit of judgment will be moreapparent. 1. When the Church is spiritual, the possession of this Spirit of judgment will be moreapparent. -------------------- (4)This feeling is not inconsistent with persecution. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, The Whole Bible (4)The decision given, more free from the influence of worldly consideration.6. THAT BEING IN A SPIRITUAL STATE, THE CHURCH POSSESSED MUCH OF THE SPIRIT OF JUDGMENT1. THAT A LIVING AND SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY IS NOT EASILY IMITATED.1. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people, and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Acts 5:12. 14). (4)The decision given, more free from the influence of worldly consideration.6. Pauline Epistles 1. It is by feigning Christianity that ungodly men enter the communion of the Church.2. THAT A LIVING AND SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY IS NOT EASILY IMITATED.1. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point How different would the Church of the present day be from that of those primitive times if there were now, as some suppose, an inconsistency between authority and faith, and a man must needs believe the less in Christ his Saviour the more he believes in the Church of Christ as a Divinely ordered system of authority and government I Rightly regarded by those who use it, and by those for whose benefit it is used, there is no earthly means which ought to help men so much to faith in the Lord as the Christian Church, set before men's eyes, witnessing to His story by its very existence, which began with the apostles, whom He chose and educated through all their weakness to carry on His work on earth when He had entered heaven, to help them from thence by His unfailing grace, end to fit them for an office and a work which, without Him, they could never have fulfilled. And though it is in the power of God to reveal it without the instrumentality of men, yet such is not His ordinary method. )Authority and faithDean Travers Smith.This beautiful picture of the apostles ruling the infant Christian community and bearing a never-ceasing testimony to their Risen Lord, displays to us the great principles on which the Christian Church is founded. (4)The Church is hated by the world in proportion to its purity (John 15:19). THAT PERSECUTION WAS A TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP.1. The early church was marked by the manifest presence and power of God. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. (James Stewart. The Spirit is promised to the Church as "a spirit of judgment" (Isaiah 28:6). Minor Prophets Major Prophets We find here the principle of authority and the existence of office in the Church — office and authority cheerfully recognised and submitted to. (2)This is encouraged by a low general standard among believers. It is by feigning Christianity that ungodly men enter the communion of the Church.2. THAT BEING IN A SPIRITUAL STATE, THE CHURCH POSSESSED MUCH OF THE SPIRIT OF JUDGMENT. The world applies a test as well as the Church — sometimes a severer and more searching one.2. There was nothing in this exceeding reverence with which the apostolic office was viewed inconsistent with the personal belief of every Christian in the Saviour as his Saviour, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit as given directly to him. )LinksActs 5:12 NIVActs 5:12 NLTActs 5:12 ESVActs 5:12 NASBActs 5:12 KJVActs 5:12 Bible AppsActs 5:12 ParallelActs 5:12 Biblia ParalelaActs 5:12 Chinese BibleActs 5:12 French BibleActs 5:12 German BibleActs 5:12 CommentariesBible Hub, (b)The condition of the Church, or believer, loved by the world.2. Their office was of Divine appointment. The judgment on false professors hastened instead of hindering conversions. I. (4)The decision given, more free from the influence of worldly consideration.6. "Lord, is it I?" It does so by acting upon the conscience. FURTHER RESULTS FROM THE PURITY AND POWER. (3)A living Christianity would be a check.II. There was nothing in this exceeding reverence with which the apostolic office was viewed inconsistent with the personal belief of every Christian in the Saviour as his Saviour, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit as given directly to him. But the more spiritual that religion in, the less easily is it counterfeited — detection is more likely.4. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. Of the rest of the Christian body none durst join himself to the apostles. 1. But only when the Church is living. The gospel enfranchises and elevates woman. The stroke of judgment scared the hypocrites. 14). We find here the principle of authority and the existence of office in the Church — office and authority cheerfully recognised and submitted to. But only when the Church is living. (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. -------------------- )LinksActs 5:12 NIVActs 5:12 NLTActs 5:12 ESVActs 5:12 NASBActs 5:12 KJVActs 5:12 Bible AppsActs 5:12 ParallelActs 5:12 Biblia ParalelaActs 5:12 Chinese BibleActs 5:12 French BibleActs 5:12 German BibleActs 5:12 CommentariesBible Hub, (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. How different would the Church of the present day be from that of those primitive times if there were now, as some suppose, an inconsistency between authority and faith, and a man must needs believe the less in Christ his Saviour the more he believes in the Church of Christ as a Divinely ordered system of authority and government I Rightly regarded by those who use it, and by those for whose benefit it is used, there is no earthly means which ought to help men so much to faith in the Lord as the Christian Church, set before men's eyes, witnessing to His story by its very existence, which began with the apostles, whom He chose and educated through all their weakness to carry on His work on earth when He had entered heaven, to help them from thence by His unfailing grace, end to fit them for an office and a work which, without Him, they could never have fulfilled. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. Wisdom Literature (3)A living Christianity would be a check.II. But the more spiritual that religion in, the less easily is it counterfeited — detection is more likely.4. 2. Of the rest of the Christian body none durst join himself to the apostles. (b)The condition of the Church, or believer, loved by the world.2. Minor Prophets So the healing power in the Church is equal to every case. Acts 5:12-16. This matter rests with the members of the Church. Apostolic Days. The world applies a test as well as the Church — sometimes a severer and more searching one.2. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Intro: The early days of the church witnessed the power of God moving on miraculous ways. General Epistles Their office was of Divine appointment. The world applies a test as well as the Church — sometimes a severer and more searching one.2. (Dean Travers Smith. -------------------- The Restoration of Israel As A Nation — Acts 3: 19-26. (3)A living Christianity would be a check.II. (James Stewart. It does so by acting upon the conscience. 14). )Authority and faithDean Travers Smith.This beautiful picture of the apostles ruling the infant Christian community and bearing a never-ceasing testimony to their Risen Lord, displays to us the great principles on which the Christian Church is founded. Prophets The Price and the Preciousness of Spiritual Power. The statement of the text is connected with its exercise (vers. (b)The condition of the Church, or believer, loved by the world.2. Hence, a spiritual Church will not be joined by worldly men.III. THAT PERSECUTION WAS A TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP.1. When the Church is spiritual, the possession of this Spirit of judgment will be moreapparent. )Authority and faithDean Travers Smith.This beautiful picture of the apostles ruling the infant Christian community and bearing a never-ceasing testimony to their Risen Lord, displays to us the great principles on which the Christian Church is founded. (4)This feeling is not inconsistent with persecution. Pauline Epistles (1)Church membership, combined with practical irreligion, shows a conscience asleep. (4)This feeling is not inconsistent with persecution. David Guzik :: Génesis 14 – Abram Rescata a Lot y Conoce a Melquisedec, G1 - alpha - Strong's Greek Lexicon (KJV), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 – La Conversión de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 – Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltería, A Summary of Each Bible Book - Study Resources, Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 7:6, David Guzik :: Génesis 3 – La tentación y caída del hombre, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation: Not a Difficult Book (Dr. J. Vernon McGee), The Glad Surrender: Part 1: Section 1 & 2: (Elisabeth Elliot), Daniel Chapter 11 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Leviticus 1-10 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Revelation 4-6 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Revelation 10-12 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Daniel Chapter 12 [1990s] (Chuck Missler). (2)The rule of judgment will be more Scriptural. It does so by acting upon the conscience. THAT A LIVING AND SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY IS NOT EASILY IMITATED.1. Jesus said, "Upon this rock, I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point BELIEVERS WERE THE MORE ADDED. Their office was of Divine appointment. Human nature has a wonderful power in counterfeiting religion — assisted by the devil.3. We find here the principle of authority and the existence of office in the Church — office and authority cheerfully recognised and submitted to. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. Hence, a spiritual Church will not be joined by worldly men.III. (1)When God comes forth in the more visible displays of His majesty in nature — in providence — in the judgment, the wicked tremble. It is by feigning Christianity that ungodly men enter the communion of the Church.2. (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. 6. (Dean Travers Smith. She owes to Christ not only her home in heaven, but her rightful place in the world. (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. 1. By the ordinary laws of mind to work for the spiritual help of such is better than all the power to work signs and wonders. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Human nature has a wonderful power in counterfeiting religion — assisted by the devil.3. (3)The application more enlightened. (4)The decision given, more free from the influence of worldly consideration.6. (1)Church membership, combined with practical irreligion, shows a conscience asleep. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. 2. There was nothing in this exceeding reverence with which the apostolic office was viewed inconsistent with the personal belief of every Christian in the Saviour as his Saviour, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit as given directly to him. (1)The grounds of each judgment will be more ample (Matthew 18:15-18). A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. Of the rest of the Christian body none durst join himself to the apostles. (4)The decision given, more free from the influence of worldly consideration.6. The woman with an issue of blood who touched the hem of His garment. (3)In like manner, when God is in the visible Church — when He makes it His pavilion, the world regards it with a constrained reverence (Psalm 14:5). e. Here it was the shadow of Peter falling on the person. The Gospels (3)A living Christianity would be a check.II. THAT BEING IN A SPIRITUAL STATE, THE CHURCH POSSESSED MUCH OF THE SPIRIT OF JUDGMENT1. 1-11).3. IT BORE A VERY EMPHATIC TESTIMONY TO TRUTH. (3)The application more enlightened. 3, The Church is not diminished (ver. Friends carried the man into the temple where he begged for alms. (2)The rule of judgment will be more Scriptural. (5)Such a feeling will keep the world out of the Church.3. Nor women exclusively; for when the Word comes in power it makes quick work with that lordly pride in which men wrap themselves when they select philosophy or politics as their sphere, and leave religion to women. This matter rests with the members of the Church. Manifestly Divine. Their office was of Divine appointment. Of the rest of the Christian body none durst join himself to the apostles. ), and it is surely a sign of weakness somewhere when the public organs of Christianity fail to command the attention and to supply the heart-wants of the lowly and the suffering. (3)The application more enlightened. The Spirit is promised to the Church as "a spirit of judgment" (Isaiah 28:6).2. 4. 1-11).3. Poetical Books THAT PERSECUTION WAS A TEST OF DISCIPLESHIP.1. John Piper Feb 24, 1991 32 Shares Sermon. As a natural consequence, "of the rest durst no man join himself to them," i.e., those who were not of them dared not pretend to be of them. A languid body will not cast off disease.IV. This matter rests with the members of the Church. (2)This is encouraged by a low general standard among believers. Alas! But in order to be a church on mission, we must know what the mission is. (2)The rule of judgment will be more Scriptural. 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