Acts 2 42 Resources

Ekklesia is the Greek word used throughout the New Testament that means "called out of" and is most frequently translated as "church". There are two problems with this:

 1. Church = a physical building 

 2. Ekklesia = much more than the dictionary definition.

Ekklesia was an official government term used by the Greek and Roman Empires, and it referred to the ruling council in each municipality. When Jesus said He was establishing His ekklesia in Matthew 16:18, He was starting His government - the government of Heaven - on earth.

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We currently meet in Estero FL on Saturday mornings for fellowship and discipleship.  We also meet via Zoom every weekday morning at 7:30 EST.

The Bible doesn't actually use the word "church" in its original language.  That was inserted about 1500 years later, likely because the English government wanted to maintain control and influence over the people.  The biblical model of early gatherings was devotion to fellowship, prayer, Bible study and having meals together.  To do "church" biblically, just get together with other believers, talk, study, pray, eat. No agenda, just enjoy time with each other and build one another up.

Absolutely!  We aren't trying to steer people away from church - we want to help people grow wherever God has them planted.  If attending a traditional church is important to you, it could be that is where God wants you to be.  Maybe He even wants to you use to help others see beyond what Sunday mornings have to offer.  While attending a church service might be helpful, we all need much more fellowship than what can happen in a worship service.  

On the other hand, if you are attending a church out of guilt or obligation, it might be that God is drawing you out.  If you would like prayer or a counseling session to work through this, email David.

The early Christians were devoted to studying the scripture, eating together, praying together and spending time together developing their relationships accordint to Acts 2:42.  That word devoted could be translated "continued steadfastly" or "were constantly diligent."  They didn't meet once or twice a week for an hour or two, they made the Christian faith their highest priority every day.  they met as close to daily as possible and they enjoyed the benefit of knowing one another and being known.  They weren't lonely, depressed or stressed like many of us are today.  What if we gave up netflix and started praying together instead?  Wht might we see God do?