Comunidade
A comunidade cristã é essencial para o crescimento da fé. A Bíblia ensina que fomos criados para viver em comunhão — edificando-nos, encorajando-nos e servindo uns aos outros.
Viver em unidade
Os que creram eram um coração e uma alma. A comunidade primitiva partilhava tudo e vivia em harmonia e alegria.
Sharing in All Things
Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Peter Freed from Prison
Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."
Edificação mútua
Vivam em harmonia uns com os outros. Não haja divisões entre vós. A comunidade cresce quando cada membro contribui.
Sectarianism Is Sin
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.
For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
The Law of Liberty
Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,
Avoid Divisive Persons
Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.
Amor e compromisso
Não deixemos de congregar. O vínculo perfeito é o amor — ele une a comunidade e produz frutos que duram.
And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting oneanother, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Blessed Unity of the People of God
Behold, how good and how pleasant itis
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Called to Blessing
Finally, all ofyoube of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Honor True Widows
Honor widows who are really widows.
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."