And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
It's Jesus' name, and trusting in that name, that made this guy completely healthy again. You all saw him before, you know what he was like. The faith that comes through Jesus is what gave him this total healing right in front of everyone.
Jesus' name + faith = complete healing that everyone can see.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Acts records the early spread of Christianity after Jesus' resurrection and ascension, focusing on the apostles' ministry in Jerusalem. In this specific event, Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth and heal him at the temple gate, drawing a crowd. Peter then addresses the onlookers, explaining that the miracle was performed through faith in Jesus' name, emphasizing that Jesus is the source of true power.
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