When We Come Together Acts 2:37-47

What is the church supposed to look like? 

When we come together what is the purpose of meetings? 

How often should we meet?

It is vital to come together as a church body. The Hebrew writer made clear the importance of meeting in chapter 10 starting in verse 23: “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” As followers of Christ, our life is to be distinctively different from that of those around us. We should still do life together with those around us and not treat them as aliens and outsiders; however, there ought to be a distinction in our character and conduct. In Acts 2 Peter’s central message to the Jews is found in verse 40 when he urged them to “Be saved from this perverse generation.” Peter by the power of the Holy Spirit was calling for a division of society. He was calling on people to repent of their sinful ways, be baptized, and live for Christ.

The actions of the people after peter had finished speaking give us a glimpse, I believe into the inward working of the church. I would submit to you that their actions recorded in verses 42 through the close of the chapter are indicative of the purpose, direction, timing, and frequency of our gatherings. From this passage we learn that the early church was continually devoted to 

1.) The apostles teachings, 

2.) Fellowship, 

3.) Collective and private worship and praise.  

Resulting from this rich unity the first Christians were filled with awe and amazement, generously met the needs of others, and grew as a family in wisdom favor and number. God blessed their gatherings richly. 

What does that look like in the church today?

How can we share the same Christian love and bond?

Is it possible to “do life together” and continue in one mind?

I believe it is but only if we are willing to submit to Gods leadership, strive for humility, and seek God.