Strength comes from close attachments. This gives insight into why Christians need the group experience of fellowship with other believers to remain loyal to God. Our own personal relationship with God, vital as it is, is not sufficient to produce spiritual maturity and endurance. Relationships with a unified, spirit-filled body of believer are essential for growth and maintaining individual faithfulness. The early church was faithful.
Faithfulness means relationships, success, productivity, risk taking.
The church is continual, Acts 2 Daily fellowship, daily teaching, daily worship, daily sharing, daily additions 6. The church is Christ's presence in this world. Summary Commitment and continuity brings spiritual vitality. Compassionate community brings unity of heart and spirit. Credible creativity brings aggressive caring evangelism.