The Unity of the Spirit

Bible Text: Acts 4:32-37 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2018, Book of Acts

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 2, 2018 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 4:32-37
The Unity of the Spirit
Intro

A. ONE IN HEART (Acts 4:32a).

B. ONE IN PROPERTY (Acts 4:32b).

C. ONE IN WITNESS (Acts 4:33).

1. Great power.

2. Great grace.

D. ONE IN LOVE (Acts 4:34-37).

1. General principle: Selling possessions to care for the poor (Acts 4:34-35).

2. Not SOCIALISM or COMMUNISM.

a. Voluntary.

b. Selective.

c. Spiritual.

3. Specific example: Barnabas sold land and gave money to apostles (Acts 4:36-37).

4. Biblical attitudes towards wealth.

a. The poor are not to disrespect the wealthy.

b. We are not to be lovers of money.

c. Treasures in heaven are more valuable than treasures on earth.

Conclusion