Acts 2:42-47 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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The Kingly Rule of God Is Revealed As Present In The Life of the New Congregation of Israel (2:42-47).

Now, as a result of Pentecost, we have the beginnings of the Kingly Rule of God manifested on earth as the believers grow in faith together, share food together, pray together, share together, and reveal their love for one another, and continue to expand. All this is what would be expected of those who have entered the new age under the Kingly Rule of God. For examples see Isaiah 25:6 (feasting together); Isaiah 32:3-5 (learning together); Isaiah 35:3; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 66:23 (praying together); Isaiah 35:5-6; Isaiah 61:1-2 (signs and wonders). It was also a practical outworking of the teaching of John the Baptiser (Luke 3:11) and of Jesus (Matthew 5:42; Matthew 6:9-15; Matthew 6:19-20; Matthew 6:25; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31; Luke 10:27; Luke 12:33; Luke 14:33; Luke 16:9; Luke 18:29-30; Luke 21:1-4).

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Acts 2:42-47

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread fromc house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.