Deliver us from evil and lead us not into temptation
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: In Acts 5, we see the story of Ananias and Sapphira, who sold their inheritance but lied about the price and kept some of the money for themselves. Peter confronts them and they both fall dead, causing fear to come over the church. This passage shows the humanity of the early church and the need to be watchful against the enemy's attempts to undermine God's blessings. The three tones of the book of Acts are the power of God, persecution, and the enemy's attempts to harm God's children. We need to be vigilant and put on the armor of God to protect ourselves from the devil's schemes.
The passage in Acts 5 discusses the imperfections and humanity that exist in every Christian community, and how the enemy can use them to do harm. Christians must ask God to deliver them from evil and temptation and cover themselves with the blood of Christ. The passage also emphasizes the importance of actions, thoughts, and words, as there are consequences to everything. The church must have a healthy fear before God and aim for the power of God to heal, liberate, and manifest in all dimensions. The passage ends with a new wave of persecution, emphasizing the importance of living Christianity as a lifestyle that penetrates all dimensions of life.
The reading emphasizes the power of God to protect and deliver his own. Sometimes he chooses to allow his servants to suffer and even die for his glory, but in every situation, the children of God are more than victorious. The example of Gamaliel reminds us to be patient and give time to God to clarify the truth of things. We should also be watchful and sober, forgiving and tolerant of others, and stand firm in what God has declared. The grace of the Lord is with us, and we should give glory to his name in everything we do.
The passage in Acts 5 discusses the imperfections and humanity that exist in every Christian community, and how the enemy can use them to do harm. Christians must ask God to deliver them from evil and temptation and cover themselves with the blood of Christ. The passage also emphasizes the importance of actions, thoughts, and words, as there are consequences to everything. The church must have a healthy fear before God and aim for the power of God to heal, liberate, and manifest in all dimensions. The passage ends with a new wave of persecution, emphasizing the importance of living Christianity as a lifestyle that penetrates all dimensions of life.
The reading emphasizes the power of God to protect and deliver his own. Sometimes he chooses to allow his servants to suffer and even die for his glory, but in every situation, the children of God are more than victorious. The example of Gamaliel reminds us to be patient and give time to God to clarify the truth of things. We should also be watchful and sober, forgiving and tolerant of others, and stand firm in what God has declared. The grace of the Lord is with us, and we should give glory to his name in everything we do.
Let's go to the word of the Lord, and in the book of Acts we have, continuing with the study that we started. 3 weeks ago, I preached the last sermon. We are going to go to Chapter 5, I am going to be economical in the use of time. Keep your vigilance there and your receptivity to the word of God and we will see that the Lord edifies us through this message as well. Chapter 5, from the book of Acts. It is quite a long Chapter, I am going to simply touch on the salient topics. It says in verse 1:
"...But a certain man named Ananias with Sapphira, his wife, sold an inheritance and subtracted from the price..."
"...But a certain man named Ananias with Sapphira, his wife, sold an inheritance and subtracted from the price..."
