The first Christians were revolutionaries. The group they formed was, in many ways, very different from what we know as the Church today. According to the Book of Acts, they met in their homes and devoted themselves to God’s Word. As a result, these early Christians brought about the most …
Read More »The Sixth Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Response That Overflows with Joy
The first community of saints celebrated the power and nature of God in their lives. The early Church followed their Biblical example (recorded in the Book of Acts) as they emulated the nature and character of the first disciples. The observations of those who witnessed the early Church should inspire …
Read More »The Fifth Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Commitment to Share with Courage
The first community of saints reflected the power and nature of God with their lives. The early Church followed their Biblical example (recorded in the Book of Acts) as they emulated the nature and essence of the first disciples. The observations of those who witnessed the early Church should inspire …
Read More »The Fourth Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Desire to Serve in Love
The first community of saints reflected the power and design of God in their lives. The early Church followed their Biblical example (recorded in the Book of Acts) as they emulated the nature and essence of the first community of saints. The observations of those who witnessed the early Church …
Read More »The Third Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Decision to Live in Awe
The first community of saints reflected the power and design of God in their lives as a family of believers. The earliest believers followed the Biblical example they found in the Book of Acts as it described the nature and essence of the first community of saints. The observations of …
Read More »The Second Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Call to Strive for Unity
The first community of saints reflected the power and design of God in their lives as a family of believers. The early history of the Church simply reflected the Biblical record from the Book of Acts describing the nature and essence of the first community of saints. The observations of …
Read More »The First Characteristic of a Healthy Church: A Desire to Learn the Truth
The first community of saints reflected the power and design of God in their lives as a family of believers. The early history of the Church simply reflected the Biblical record from the Book of Acts describing the nature and essence of the first community of saints. The observations of …
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