1. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

2. Money and the Power of the Spirit
Acts 4:31~37

3. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

5. Nehemiah - Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

6. When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.
Nehemiah 5:6
When I heard their outcry and these charges,
I was very angry.

7. When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.
Nehemiah 5:6
When I heard their outcry and these charges,
I was very angry.
Nehemiah 5:9
So I continued, “What you are doing is not right… 

8. one of My people among you who is needy,
Exodus 22:25
“If you lend money to
one of My people among you who is needy,
do not treat it like a business deal;
charge no interest.

9. one of My people among you who is needy,
Exodus 22:25
“If you lend money to
one of My people among you who is needy,
do not treat it like a business deal;
charge no interest.
collateral
Exodus 22:26~27a
If you take your neighbor’s cloak as a pledge, 
return it by sunset, 
because that cloak is the only covering your neighbor has.

10. to a Fellow Believer Rules Governing the Lending of Money
1) DO NOT charge any interest
2) DO NOT profit from it in any way
3) DO NOT ask for any collateral

11. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who asks you,
and do not turn away from the one
who wants to borrow from you.

13. to a Fellow Believer 4) DO NOT turn away from the one in need
Rules Governing the Lending of Money
to a Fellow Believer
1) DO NOT charge any interest
2) DO NOT profit from it in any way
3) DO NOT ask for any collateral
4) DO NOT turn away from the one in need

14. All the believers were together and had everything in common.
Acts 2:44~45
All the believers were together
and had everything in common. 
They sold property and possessions
to give to anyone who had need.

15. 4) They had everything in common
The Early Church in Acts 2~4
1) The rich sold properties and gave it to the church
2) None claimed possessions as his own
3) They shared everything they had
4) They had everything in common
5) There were no needy persons in their midst

16. Cause
Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

17. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.
Effect

18. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.
Example

19. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

20. Acts 3:1~10

21. Acts 3:12~26

22. Acts 4:5~22

23. Acts 4:24~30

24. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

25. But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit,
Romans 8:9 (NKJV)
But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit,
if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.
Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ,
he is not His.

26. Now the One who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God,
2 Corinthians 5:5
Now the One who has fashioned us
for this very purpose is God,
who has given us the Spirit as a deposit,
guaranteeing what is to come.

27. which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,…
Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, 
which leads to debauchery.
Instead, be filled with the Spirit,… 

28. the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit takes place at the point of conversion
Indwelling of
the Holy Spirit
1) you have 100% of the Spirit
2) the Spirit is a Resident
3) it’s an issue of STATUS
Infilling of
the Holy Spirit
1) the Spirit has 100% of you
2) the Spirit is President
3) an issue of SUBSTANCE
takes place at the
point of conversion
takes place throughout
your sanctification

29. Great changes take place
when believers are

31. Change cannot be given to you every time.
You must bring the change.
~ Ramachandran

32. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

33. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

34. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

35. The Effects of the Infilling of the Spirit
1) Testimony … they shared their faith
2) Unity … they shared a common goal
3) Generosity … they shared their possessions

39. (or love)
Rupertus Meldenius
17th century German theologian

41. The Effects of the Infilling of the Spirit
1) Testimony … they shared their faith
2) Unity … they shared a common goal
3) Generosity … they shared their possessions

42. 4) They had everything in common
The Early Church in Acts 2~4
1) The rich sold properties and gave it to the church
2) None claimed possessions as his own
3) They shared everything they had
4) They had everything in common
5) There were no needy persons in their midst

43. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

44. Acts 4:30~37 (NIV)
31  After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
32  All the believers were one in heart and mind.
No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own,
but they shared everything they had. 
33  With great power the apostles continued
to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 
34  that there were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, 
brought the money from the sales 
35  and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.
36  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas
(which means “son of encouragement”), 
37  sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

46. There should be NO needy person in our midst.