In Acts 9:36-42, Peter raises Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead in Joppa. Considering the cultural context of the time and Dorcas's reputation for charitable works, what does this miracle reveal about the early church's understanding of the relationship between faith, good works, and God's power?

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In Acts 9:36-42, Peter raises Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead in Joppa. Considering the cultural context of the time and Dorcas's reputation for charitable works, what does this miracle reveal about the early church's understanding of the relationship between faith, good works, and God's power?

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