Explanation
Points candidates need to include in the A part are;
- Following Peter’s speech at Pentecost, three thousand (3000) people were added to the church.
- The new converts were then baptised.
- Believers engaged in fellowship/ breaking of bread/prayers.
- Many signs and wonders were performed by the apostles.
- All the believers shared their possessions.
- The people praised God.
- God kept bringing people into the church.
- Food was eaten with happiness.
- Believers were with the oneness of heart/ soul.
- No one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own.
- They all had everything in common.
- The apostles testified to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- There was not a needy person among the believers.
- Some land/ house owners sold their properties and brought the money for the upkeep of the people. E.g Barnabas.
- Distribution was made to each as any had need.
- However, Ananias and Sapphira his wife were not sincere in giving out their possession and were instantly punished.
- Another important event which nearly marred/ destroyed the unity of the church was the unfair distribution of provisions. However, this was resolved by the appointment of the deacons.
CAUSES OF THE GRADUAL DESTRUCTION OF OUR COMMUNAL VALUES
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- The incursion of Western culture.
- Greed/Selfishness.
- Lack of love for others.
- High level of poverty.
- People are no longer their brother’s keepers.
- Lack of commitment by leaders.
- Lack of parental responsibilities.
- Urbanization/Modernization.
- The negative influence of the media.
- Western Education.
- Western Religion.
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