The texts repeatedly relate the transformed economic relationships in the Jerusalem church to the phenomenal evangelistic outreach. The joy and love exhibited in their common life was contagious. In Acts 4 they had all things in common instead of clinging to their private possessions. The unusual quality of their love empowered the apostles preaching. It's a generous investment of money and time in the lives of others.
Relationships never come cheap.
Will you remember that a growing dynamic Christian community is characterized by unity of heart and soul, unselfish sharing and explosive numeric growth. There are two questions that I have been struggling with all week. Next Week some provocative thoughts on the elements of the Jerusalem economic model that may be transferable to New Hope today. TLC Discussion Questions Share your dream for an ideal Christian community. Does Jesus comment from Matt.