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7. Why did the believers sell their goods to support others who were in want (see 4:32)? They had " all things in common":(2:44) They were of "one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common" There as a radical sense of unity and loss of personal boundaries. Personal transformation led to a change of social relationships For Thought and Discussion: Besides their meetings in the temple, the early believers met in their homes for prayer, fellowship, teaching, the Lord’s Supper, and common meals (see 2:42,46). Why is eating together a support to fellowship? Eating is a sign of trust It is a shared activity  It looks forward to the great feast in heaven.  It is an intimate activity that evokes family relationships We learn about each other's personal preferences and history  For Thought and Discussion: Why were the early believers “filled with awe” (2:43)? Are you filled with awe, and sho...

 For further study a. Using a concordance, do a word study on sharing, participation, communion, partnership, or fellowship in the New Testament.    The Greek word ' koinonia ' is found in these places: Act 2:42. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Rom 15:26. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 1Co 1:9. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1Co 10:16. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 2Co 6:14. Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2Co 8:4. begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— 2Co 9:13. By th...

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