The First Century Ecclesia (Jessie Adair)

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Summary

The discussion revolves around the practices of the first-century Ecclesia, exploring their relevance to contemporary Christadelphian communities. It covers various aspects such as baptism, meeting locations, the right hand of fellowship, the choice of the first day of the week for meetings, readings, presiding, and exhortations. Scriptural references from Acts and Galatians are used to illustrate these practices and their significance. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwJH_iDfm20[/embedyt]

Highlights

• 💧 Baptism in the first-century Ecclesia, as depicted in Acts 2:37-41, involved repentance and literal immersion in water, contrasting with some modern Christian views.
• 🏠 Meeting locations included the temple and believers' homes, fostering a sense of unity and sharing among the early believers, as seen in Acts 2:44-46.
• 👋 The "right hand of fellowship," symbolising welcome and acceptance into the community, is mentioned in Galatians 2:9, reflecting the importance of community acceptance and support.
• 📅 The choice of the first day of the week for meetings, as stated in Acts 20:7, underscores the significance of dedicating the first day to spiritual matters.
• 📖 Readings from the law and prophets, as observed in Acts 13:15, were a regular practice, emphasising the continuity between Jewish customs and early Christadelphian practices.
• 🗣️ Presiding and exhortations, essential elements of gatherings, were highlighted through Paul's address in Acts 13, demonstrating the focus on Christ's coming, arrival, and salvation.

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