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Explore the biblical model of house churches, their benefits of intimacy, accountability, and vibrant discussions, rejecting institutional norms for a more personal journey of faith. Witness how the early Christians gathered in homes, fostering spiritual growth in an intimate setting.
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Church In Their Houses What Does The New Testament Teach ?
Church in Prisca and Aquila’s house (I Cor. 16:19, Rom. 16:5) Churches in houses…
Church in Prisca and Aquila’s house (I Cor. 16:19, Rom. 16:5) • Salute the church in Nymphas’ house (Col. 4:15) • Church in Philemon’s house (Philm. 2) Churches in houses…
Church in Prisca and Aquila’s house (I Cor. 16:19, Rom. 16:5) • Salute the church in Nymphas’ house (Col. 4:15) • Church in Philemon’s house (Philm. 2) • The church is not the building – it is people (Acts 20:28, Rev. 5:9-10) Churches in houses…
BIBLICAL???: “All the churches in the New Testament era were small assemblies that met in homes”
BIBLICAL???: “All the churches in the New Testament era were small assemblies that met in homes” • In Jerusalem, 3,000 New Christians met in the Temple area daily (Acts 2:46)
BIBLICAL???: “All the churches in the New Testament era were small assemblies that met in homes” • In Jerusalem, 3,000 New Christians met in the Temple area daily (Acts 2:46) • In Ephesus, their place of assembling for partaking of the Lord’s Supper was different from their homes. (I Cor. 11:18,34, Acts 2:46)
Oklahoma City: “passed unleavened communion bread – homemade , gluten free, honey-sweetened” • “ children…loaded their plates with doughnuts and casseroles…later sang and discussed “What is a person worth?” …then they drank the cup of communion and closed in prayer”
PURPOSE: Do Away With “INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH” • ASSEMBLY: treated like an “Audience” • WORSHIP: treated like a “Show”
PURPOSE: Do Away With “INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH” • ASSEMBLY: treated like an “Audience” • WORSHIP: treated like a “Show” • New Testament: Assembly comprised of “participants” (Eph. 5:19)
BENEFITS: more intimate; personal; makes you more accountable; know others’ needs; have lively discussions on controversial topics; more comfortable to invite co-workers to an informal setting; etc. Parkview church
BENEFITS: more intimate; personal; makes you more accountable; know others’ needs; have lively discussions on controversial topics; more comfortable to invite co-workers to an informal setting; etc. • Christians, do you hear the cry and see the need? Parkview church
BENEFITS: more intimate; personal; makes you more accountable; know others’ needs; have lively discussions on controversial topics; more comfortable to invite co-workers to an informal setting; etc. • Christians, do you hear the cry and see the need? • Private settings is important for teaching, not just in public gatherings (Acts 20:20) Parkview church
BENEFITS: more intimate; personal; makes you more accountable; know others’ needs; have lively discussions on controversial topics; more comfortable to invite co-workers to an informal setting; etc. • Christians, do you hear the cry and see the need? • Private settings is important for teaching, not just in public gatherings (Acts 20:20) • Intimate daily connection is a source for spiritual strength (Heb. 3:13) Parkview church