A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
What are the words of this life in Acts 5?
The angel sends the apostles back to teach the message of life in Jesus after their release from prison.
Read the passage in context
- Acts 5:17–32 · KJV
Wigglesworth takes the phrase from Acts 5:20 as the sermon’s organizing idea and connects the gospel to the life and power of God.
From the passage to daily life
The prison doors open, but the apostles are sent back to the same public place. Read their answer to the council to see what they actually say about Jesus and repentance.
Discussion and reflection
- What are the words of this life in Acts 5?
The angel sends the apostles back to teach the message of life in Jesus after their release from prison.
- Why did the apostles return to the temple?
They followed the direction given in Acts 5:20 and resumed teaching where people could hear them.
Put the study into practice
Summarize Peter’s testimony in Acts 5:29–32 in your own words.
Historical source · Ever Increasing Faith (1924), chapter 9, pp. 76–83 · Open the original scan
