Acts 2:42-47
42They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
43Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
44And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
45and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
46Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
47praising God and having favor with all the people And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
This is a difficult passage. This goes against Americanism and American Evangelicalism. Communal living, how is that even possible? Is that the format for church? Is that the format for living? Any style is possible when the Church has one mind perfectly united with Christ. Are we focused on the good of all church members, thankful to God always, and devoting ourselves to teaching and prayer? Or are our churches filled with various people (including us on Passage) who are trying to push our own agenda, our own visions of church?
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