"DOUBT NOT. BELIEVE IN GOD AND JESUS CHRIST,

AND BE BAPTIZED, AND SHALL SLAY THE DRAGON."

                                            - Saint George 

If they believe in Jesus Christ and are baptized,

It appears as a declaration of faith to overcome evil.

Is often interpreted symbolically as the victory of faith over wickedness.

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Acts 8:26-40

An angel of the Lord

The promise "I am with you always"

The belief that Jesus is always near,

even in darkness, one is never truly alone.

Jesus is Always Near By. Jesus Loves Us

Our Lord Jesus, We have a devoted friend in Jesus.

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Acts 6:1-7

In those days,

 "Bread of Life"

Jesus promises that those who come to Him will never hunger or thirst spiritually,

Fulfillment in Christ comes from knowing one is loved unconditionally and secure in their identit.

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Acts 8:1b-8

All, except the apostles,

 God's Abundance,Bread as Symbol and Substance,

While providing physical food, this work signifies the nourishment of the Word of God,

turning "daily bread" into an opportunity for spiritual transformation.

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Acts 5:34-42

But one of them,

"FOR I DO NOT SEEK TO UNDERSTAND IN ORDER THAT I MAY BELIEVE,

BUT I BELIEVE IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND. FOR THIS ALSO I BELIEVE -

THAT UNLESS I BELIEVE I SHALL NOT UNDERSTAND."

                                                         - Saint Anselm

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Acts 7:51-8:1a

But you

Faith in Jesus is a transformative power, acting as a direct channel

to receive God's grace, salvation, and strength.

True faith is not passive but is expressed through action, obedience to commandments,

and a willingness to do good works. Leading to eternal life and forgiveness.

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Acts 5:27-33

So they

"Faith over works"

Jesus spoke these words after miraculously feeding 5,000 people,

addressing their focus on physical bread rather than spiritual belief.

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Acts 6:8-15

Stephen,

 
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,

that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Eternal life starts now, living as people who are already loved and held,

instead of living like we’re still trying to qualify.

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Acts 5:17-26

The High Priest

 " Is the message of the prophets too difficult for you to undersdand. "

The disciples were downcast and confused about Jesus' death,

The message they struggled with is that the Messiah must suffer, die, and be glorified.

Jesus subsequently "opened their minds to understand the Scriptures," 

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 Acts 2: 14.22-33

Then Peter

Stood up

Choosing to obey God’s Word and follow His ways even during difficult times.

Repentance & Realigning turning away from self-centeredness

to return to God's path, Aligning your life with Christ.

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Acts 4:32-37

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