Acts 2:41-47 & 4:32-35: In One Accord

Acts 2:45 & 4:32-37: In One Accord

Several times during the book of Acts, it is mentioned that the Christians living in one community were all in "one accord," which in this case basically means they were like-minded in spiritual matters.  They worshiped the one true God and one true gospel of Jesus Christ and were not ripped apart by false teachings.  It also mentions several times that many of them sold their possessions and divided the money among the group.  No one was in need because they shared with one another and looked out for one another.

Today's Christians are at each other's throats over denominational, theological, and political divisions.  Seldom can they agree to disagree but insult and ostracize family and friends. They make fun of each other when beliefs differ and cannot break bread in one accord without hurt feelings.  If we could all live by what the Bible says rather than by what man inaccurately teaches, and instead of trying to make our own false religions to fit unbiblical lifestyles, we could find true harmony as they had among the believers in Peter's community.

I believe there will one day soon be a time when Christians of many different backgrounds will be forced to live together in hiding during the Tribulation.  We will band together in secret places and live in small and large communities for protection.  The Truths of God's scriptures will be revealed, and false religions will be exposed to those who are willing to read and obey the True gospel of Jesus Christ.  We will take care of one another as God's children.  The hard times will bring us all together in one accord, and we will learn to again to love and support one another the way God intended Christians to live.

(Acts 2:41-47) Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

(Acts 4:31-37) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.