LIFE TOGETHER: Why is it vital for me to connect to a church?
In our study this week, we look at these three points:
(1) IDENTIFY WITH THE CHURCH (ACTS 2:41-42)
41 So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayers.
Learn about God, fellowship, eat and pray together.
The Greek word used in Acts 2:42 for “fellowship” is koinonia, meaning essentially a lifestyle. The word conveys a sense of communal participation in everything. Further, in some contexts, this same word is even used to refer to a tight-knit society. In essence, the word “fellowship,” as used in the text, means that the early Christians genuinely did life together. They didn’t interact with other church members only on Sunday mornings; they were actively involved in one another’s day-to-day lives. They were committed to one another, and stuck by one another in all circumstances.
(2) EXPERIENCE THE CHURCH (ACTS 2:43-47)
43 Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. 44 Now all the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 So they sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need. 46 And every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.
(3) COMMIT TO THE CHURCH (HEBREWS 10:23-25)
23 Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works, 25 not staying away from our meetings, as some habitually do, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
The author of our study writes:
“We should be faithful because Christ is faithful, and we should be concerned about each other because Christ is concerned with them.”
Take a moment before Thanksgiving and show someone in Homebuilders you are concerned about them (someone other than me since I know you are all concerned about me).
Remember, God who created everything is still in control of His creation. Keep praying for each other, caring for each other and take care of your families. John
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers