The Invasion
Unity developed in the early church. It expressed itself in sharing goods. A couple sold a piece of property, pledged the proceeds, kept back part of it, and were then judged by God. Bottom line? More →
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Sharing for Needs
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Acts 4:32-37 … This passage is critical to understanding the early church. There was a harmony of fellowship: “were of one heart and one soul.” There was no needy person in that fellowship. Why? More →
Fresh and Alive
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Acts 2:42-47 record a pattern which keeps a Christian fellowship fresh and alive. First, new converts were incorporated into the body, v. 42, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, More →
Connected
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The ascension marked a change in Jesus’ ministry: many versus One by the Holy Spirit’s indwelling. Jesus will come again; Christians must be His witnesses, as our calling is to be witnesses, More →
Another Key to Growth
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Doug Fields of Saddleback Valley Community Church has a test to determine the need of encouragement: “If the person is breathing, he needs encouragement.” The support we gain from one another is essential to our spiritual maturity. More →
The Identifying Mark
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“By this all will know that you are My disciples” is the way verse 35 of John 13 begins. Do you know how it ends? This is the commentary on a new commandment that was given to Christians in the previous verse. More →