"A Simple Presentation into The Book of ACTS" - Chapter #5 - Bro. John "Ernie" Perez

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Bro. Ernie continues our study on "A Simple Presentation into The Book of ACTS", Chapter 5. A world on edge can make faith feel fragile—until you watch the early church stand tall. We gather around the table to read Acts 5 with open Bibles and open hearts, tracing how integrity, reverence, and Spirit-led courage turn pressure into breakthrough. From campus awakenings to global headlines, we ask what actually forms a resilient church and why the fear of the Lord may be the power we’ve been missing.
We start by grounding our moment in God’s sovereignty over leaders and nations, then revisit the stunning chain of events from Acts 3 and 4: a public healing, public pressure, and a prayer meeting that ignites boldness. Barnabas steps forward as a living picture of Spirit-led generosity, not compulsion. That sets the stage for the jarring story of Ananias and Sapphira, where the issue isn’t money but motive—using a gift to gain status and lying to God. The result is sobering, yet it purifies the community and opens space for signs and wonders that reach the streets and spill into surrounding cities.
Opposition escalates. The apostles are jailed, an angel frees them, and the command is clear: go back and speak “all the words of this life.” That’s the pulse of apostolic faith—delivered to proclaim, not to disappear. We talk honestly about costly obedience, the difference between decisions and discipleship, and how healthy churches turn enthusiasm into formation. Hospitality, shared provision, and older believers training younger ones become not side projects but the way we grow a durable people whose lives actually change.
If you’re longing for a church that carries both holiness and healing, this conversation will steady your steps. Listen, share with a friend who wants more than slogans, and subscribe so you never miss future studies through Acts. And if something stirred you today, leave a review and tell us where you’re ready to take your next faithful step. (Recorded 10/14/2025)

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1. "A Simple Presentation into The Book of ACTS" - Chapter #5 - Bro. John "Ernie" Perez (00:00:00)

2. Greetings And Global Context (00:00:40)

3. Falling Away And Ingathering (00:01:40)

4. Leaders, Nations, And God’s Sovereignty (00:03:19)

5. Be Ready Today, Not Someday (00:06:31)

6. Transition To Acts Study (00:07:51)

7. Recap Of Acts 3–4 (00:08:22)

8. Ananias And Sapphira: The Heart Issue (00:13:28)

9. Fear Of The Lord And Signs (00:19:10)

10. Crowds Healed And Opposition Rises (00:21:18)

11. Arrest, Angelic Release, Bold Obedience (00:24:27)

12. Real Conversion And Costly Discipleship (00:29:10)

13. Spirit-Led Generosity Versus Obligation (00:33:15)

14. Community Care And Quiet Provision (00:37:20)

15. Prosperity, Contentment, And Focus (00:41:52)

16. Discipleship Beyond Decisions (00:46:02)

17. Closing Blessing And Listener CTA (00:55:36)