Video: Chapter Six: God of Belonging; The Christian Community in Acts (1-12) - Church; The Christian Community in Acts (13-28); The Christian Community in Ephesians;

 

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Readings: Testimony: Vocabulary of Faith, Chapter 6: God of Belonging - Christian Community; Tim Mackie on the Church as A Connected Community and on The Christian Community in Ephesians.

Assignment: Review Appendices A-B and be prepared to address these questions:

        1. From Appendix A read the scripture readings for this chapter. Then answer these questions:
          • How is God involved in the unity of humanity?
          • What are the signs of unity in this passage?
          • What the impacts of faithful community?
          • Where is encouragement evident or implied in each passage?
          • Where is accountability evident or implied in each passage?
        2. Appendix B describes Christian Community from many perspectives. Which perspective or perspectives are most appealing to you?
        3. Appendix C consists of a number of "cards" each desceribing what community "is." Rank order those cards and tell us what your top five are.

         

Consider your experiences with being a part of a Christian community. Then answer the following questions.

 

Read the scriptures in Appendix A and discuss the following questions.
 

Why is it important for our faith, our lives, our church, our community or world to understand the significance of Christian Community?

How will I (my family or the church) live differently now that I understand the biblical call to community.