Human Origin...or God?

     This introduces upcoming blogs concerning the probable dates various NT letters were written...and why it matters. 

     We urge you to follow this short study. We'll allow maybe two days for each blog to run, to benefit readers who don't check in every day.

     After Jesus physically left the scene, his followers took up his work as he had charged them. Given supernatural power from God, they "performed many miraculous signs" and healed many of their diseases, even "those tormented by evil spirits." As word spread, many in Jerusalem and surrounding areas brought the sick to them. 

     "The Sadducees were filled with jealousy."

     "Peter and the other apostles (having been arrested) replied: "We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead. ...as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit." 

     "When they (the Sanhedrin) heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death."

     "But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law...addressed them:

     "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered."

     "Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. For if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God." - Acts chapter 5.

     Next: He who taught, "Blessed are the peacemakers" - Matthew 5:9 - was crucified. What did his followers do?