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Peter replied, "All of you must turn away from your sins and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then your sins will be forgiven. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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The promise is for you and your children. It is also for all who are far away. It is for all whom the Lord our God will choose."
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Peter said many other things to warn them. He begged them, "Save yourselves from these evil people."
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Those who accepted his message were baptized. About 3,000 people joined the believers that day.
The Believers Share Life Together
42 The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared life together. They broke bread and ate together. And they prayed.
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Everyone felt that God was near. The apostles did many wonders and miraculous signs.
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All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.
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They sold what they owned. They gave each other everything they needed.
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Every day they met together in the temple courtyard. In their homes they broke bread and ate together. Their hearts were glad and honest and true.
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They praised God. They were respected by all the people. Every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.