What did the early believers in Acts 2 and 3 do with their lands, houses, and possessions?
The early believers in Acts 2 and 3 sold their lands, houses, and possessions and put the money into a common fund, so everyone had all things common and no one lacked. They then lived off that shared pool, which eventually ran out, leaving them destitute.
Les explains that the early believers in Acts 2 and 3 had lands and houses; they sold them and put all the money into a common kitty, and everybody lived on it. Everyone had all things common, and Scripture says no one lacked. He points out that eventually their common fund ran out, and they became destitute. Had Israel accepted the kingdom, they would not have needed houses and lands, but Israel rejected the kingdom, so it did not come in. God in His sovereignty then moved Gentile believers of Paul's gospel to give offerings for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
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Why did the early Jewish believers in Acts sell their possessions and have everything in common?
The Jewish believers in Acts chapters 2 and 3 pooled all their material goods into a common fund because they thought the Kingdom of God was about to arrive, so houses, lands, and personal wealth would no longer be needed.
Why did the early Jewish believers in Acts put all their goods into a common kitty and hold everything in common?
The Jewish believers in Acts shared all their possessions so exuberantly because they believed the Kingdom was just over the horizon, and in that Kingdom there would be no poverty or need for personal wealth.
According to Acts 2, how did all these things happen?
According to Acts 2, all these things happened by the predetermining counsel of God.