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NASB | Acts 2:44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:44 And all those who had believed [in Jesus as Savior] were together and had all things in common [considering their possessions to belong to the group as a whole]. |
Bible Question: what were the implications of house churches on communal chriatian living in the early church? |
Bible Answer: Hi, taylorgirl77! Though the practice of living together or of sharing everything was inspired by the Holy Spirit... this communal living is not as those practiced throughout time where a few get everything and control everyone in a cult or cult-like environment... we find that the necesities of the times dictated for the Church of Christ to be found in local houses, deserts and other wilderness locations... there is even evidence that Christians gathered (if not lived) in the catacombs of Rome... still, throughout the Church's infancy there were people living in a communal or communal-like environment while others would continue to live in their own townships and homes... a few would no doubt be part of some mobile community that would bridge all the Christians communities throughout the missionary geographical areas... One thing is constant, Christians are called to aide others, specially their Christian brethren! God Bless! Angel |