04/08/18 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CHURCHMANSHIP

04/08/18 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CHURCHMANSHIP

One of the most important and instructional portions of Scripture for Christian churchmanship (Ac.2:42-47).

When understood in Biblical context rather than a modernist or socialist world view, this passage is a powerful directive for today's Christians and churches.

Especially notice vss. 42, 43a, 46, 47, since they are actions that are universal in time and clime.

Do not confuse the Biblical circumstances of vss. 43b-45 with socialism or communism. There was a situational context that warranted this action. The underlying principle of surrender and unity and compassion is always appropriate, but not always manifested with this form of action. If you want more information, let me know.

Acts 2:42-47
42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.