Faith or Fear? What Defined the Early Church - Day 87 - Daily Bible - Acts 4-5

📖 Acts 4 and 5 give us a raw look at the early church—full of boldness, generosity, miracles… and the fear of God.Peter and John are arrested for preaching about Jesus but refuse to be silenced. They pray not for safety, but for more boldness—and God answers with an earthquake! The believers share everything they have, and the church grows stronger.But then comes a chilling moment. Ananias and Sapphira lie to God about their giving, and they both fall dead. The fear of the Lord spreads, but so does the power and influence of the Gospel.🔥 Key Moments in Acts 4-5:🔹 Peter and John arrested, then released🔹 Prayer for boldness shakes the place🔹 Radical generosity among the believers🔹 Ananias and Sapphira drop dead for lying🔹 More miracles, more preaching, more resistanceThe early church wasn’t playing games—and neither should we. These chapters remind us that bold faith is powerful… and so is holy fear.💬 What stood out to you in today’s reading? Has God ever called you to boldness or integrity in a tough moment? Comment below!📖 Join Us in the New Testament Journey!We are reading through the entire New Testament in just 6 months, exploring the life of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and His teachings on how to live as His followers.📖 Start today! Read along here → http://bible.com/r/BAd#bible #dailybible #acts #peter #holyspirit #earlychurch #ananiasandsapphira #biblestudy #wordsoflife #jesus #faith