rulers in Jerusalem. There is no difference whatsoever in this respect between the first and the twentieth centuries. The fact that the message of repentance is regarded as a very great insult is further proof of that fatal self-righteousness that is always the greatest hindrance to acceptance of the gospel message. The rejection of the Gospel because of self-righteousness is the astounding fact that is put before us here in this picture in Acts 5. So we turn to the need for repentance. What does
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