Acts Chapter Five (Ananias Drops Dead; Who is Gamaliel?)

Acts Chapter Five is the most challenging chapter of the New Testament that I have read to date. I have learned so much more regarding the Ekklesia and the first century church that spawned the major world religion known as Christianity. Do not be fooled though… following Christ daily is not an easy task and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. 

A believer in Christ should acknowledge that lies, manipulations, and moral failures are not so much as being lies to man, but lies to God. This naturally puts fear in the church, but the point is not to spread fear. The point is to spread the love, the grace, and the mercy of Jesus. The point is to surrender to this unconditional love available to any and every person who desires the Will of God for their lives. The point is to acknowledge the natural repercussions of bad decisions and to welcome in the supernatural blessings that following Jesus pairs with. 

As long as we breathe and live on earth we have a decision to make. That decision is to stop living in sin and turn to God. What will you choose to do today?

As always…

God Bless,

James Arthur Ferguson

Acts Chapter 5