The Cause of Christ and the Creation of Community
The concept of community is quite powerful. It is woven throughout the Scriptures and is certainly something very dear to the heart of God. We find early on in the history of the church an intense focus on community. Acts 2:44-47 says, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” It is interesting to note that the community that emerged in the book of Acts did so as a result of CAUSE. If you remember, Jesus had earlier told a great host of people in Acts chapter one, verse eight to return to Jerusalem and wait there for the Holy Spirit. When He (the Holy Spirit) comes, He will