The Genius of Christianity!
Story of Linda and Whitehorse
Community is the genius of Christianity
-having areas of interest in common, sharing things
Acts 2:42
Koinonia- sharing, participation, contribution
Let’s study this more! Acts 2:44-47
Where is the community in this passage?
V. 44- in common (Contribution)
Not gather up and give it all away
But “it’s yours if you need it”
We are responsible for the welfare of our brothers
Pentecost (besides evangelism)
-needed a place to stay
-rejected by Jews
V. 45- shared (Sharing)
Everything was shared “as one had need”
Not passed out equally to all
Some needs were greater than others
V. 46- one mind (Participation)
See how they worked together
They were involved in each other’s lives
Today- some don’t even know what’s going on
Grape vine (gossip)
How would you have responded?
If you’re missing out on this, you might be missing out on more
1 John 1:3-7
Fellowship, community with God comes first
- good relationship, same page, goals & mindset
Why is this issue so important today?
I mean we have donuts each week right?
Shake hands with 2 who aren’t in your clique!
Individualism in society
We weren’t created for individualism
We were created for community
Not independence, but interdependence
1 Thess. 5:11; Heb. 3:13; Acts 15:32
The genius of Christianity is its community
There is no other faith that is this interwoven
What does this have to do with me?
You may be looking for a place to call home
A place to find hope and love
A community of people who love and support you
You may already be here and just not participate
Your priorities may not be allowing it
Challenge:
Give up one priority
Practice putting fellowship in its place
