The Church WITH Conflict

The Church WITH Conflict

November 27, 2019 · 1 hr 3 min

When God blesses, the devil stresses. In Acts 5, the greatest threat to the early Church doesn’t come from persecution outside—but corruption inside. In this episode of The Deep Dive Bible Study, Pastor Tim Hatch walks verse-by-verse through one of the most sobering passages in the Book of Acts and explains why conflict within the Church is inevitable, revealing, and ultimately purifying.

From Barnabas’ selfless generosity to the shocking judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5 exposes counterfeit Christianity, false motives, and the danger of seeking personal glory in God’s house. This study challenges modern assumptions about church culture, generosity, leadership, and holiness—and reminds us why reverence for the Church still matters today.

What you’ll learn in this Bible study:

Why internal conflict is often more dangerous than external persecution

The difference between Spirit-led generosity and forced “biblical socialism”

Why Ananias and Sapphira weren’t judged for giving less—but for lying

How counterfeit Christianity threatens the mission of the Church

Why God sometimes brings swift judgment at pivotal moments in redemptive history

The role of reverence, holiness, and fear of the Lord in church growth

How God uses conflict to strengthen, protect, and advance His Church

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