In Acts 3:1-10, Peter heals a lame man at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. What was the primary significance of this miracle for the early church?

A It demonstrated the power of Jesus' name and the apostles' authority to perform miracles. B It was intended to attract wealthy donors to support the early church. C It served as a public relations stunt to gain popularity among the common people. D It aimed to prove that Christianity was a more effective healing religion than Judaism.