Why should a modern reader consider the early chapters of the Acts of the Apostles? In order, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, "to discover what the Christian church is, what her message is, and what she is meant to do in this world." This volume takes up the defence of Peter and John before the Council in Acts 4 through the actions of Ananias and Sapphira to the end of Acts 5. Lloyd Jones powerfully applies these passages to the mind, heart and conscience of the reader.