Question 26
Pentecost and the Early ChurchWhich of the following did not characterize the life of fellowship led by the Early Church?
- A.Members met regularly for prayers and thanksgiving
- B.Members devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching
- C.Members had all things in common
- D.Those who sold their possessions kept part of the proceeds to themselves
- E.Members shared in the problems of one another.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Those who sold their possessions kept part of the proceeds to themselves)
Explanation
Keeping back part of the price was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira, who were punished (Acts 5:1-11); the church shared everything (Acts 2:42-47).