And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.
The first Christians governed themselves by the apostles' doctrine, the rule Christ delivered and committed to writing, not left to hazardous tradition. Their steadfast adherence came not from chance but from examination and deliberate choice of the best religion.
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Luke sets before us the four marks of the true Church: apostolic doctrine as the soul of it, prayer, fellowship, and the breaking of bread, which is the Lord's Supper. If you would know the true face of Christ's Church, study this passage; it is painted to the life.
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Peter's preaching struck fear into Jerusalem because the apostles spoke in foreign tongues, performed undeniable miracles, and thousands embraced a name that had been covered in shame by crucifixion mere weeks before. This awe fell on the city because the Gospel's confirmation lay in these wonders, which Christ Himself promised would authenticate the apostles' message.
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