House Church
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During the week the Auburn Tuskegee Christian Church meets by House Church. Here is the location of our House Church:
Auburn Moores Mill area: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
For information on House Church, please contact us.
House Church – What are they?
What is a house church? We are used to thinking of church as a building, but how does the Bible portray the church? Interestingly, the Bible never uses the word “church” to describe a building; instead, it gives us the picture of the church as a family. Like a family, there are spiritual mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers in Christ. The church is called “God’s household” (1 Timothy 3:15). They shared common meals together (Acts 2:46, 1 Corinthians 11:20-21). Lived life together (Acts 2:44-46) and as a family, were to care for and love one another deeply (1 Peter 1:22). Not surprisingly then, the New Testament churches typically met in the homes of believers.
Here are some biblical examples of New Testament house churches
House Church – The Numerous Advantages
There are many good reasons to consider starting a house church:
Auburn Moores Mill area: Wednesdays at 6:30pm
For information on House Church, please contact us.
House Church – What are they?
What is a house church? We are used to thinking of church as a building, but how does the Bible portray the church? Interestingly, the Bible never uses the word “church” to describe a building; instead, it gives us the picture of the church as a family. Like a family, there are spiritual mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers in Christ. The church is called “God’s household” (1 Timothy 3:15). They shared common meals together (Acts 2:46, 1 Corinthians 11:20-21). Lived life together (Acts 2:44-46) and as a family, were to care for and love one another deeply (1 Peter 1:22). Not surprisingly then, the New Testament churches typically met in the homes of believers.
Here are some biblical examples of New Testament house churches
- Lydia’s House (Acts 16:40)
- An Upper Room (Acts 20:8)
- Priscilla and Aquila’s house (Romans 16:3-5, 1 Corinthians 16:19)
- Nympha’s house in Laodicea (Colossians 4:15)
- Archippa’s house (Philemon 2)
House Church – The Numerous Advantages
There are many good reasons to consider starting a house church:
- It is a biblical model.
- It is family oriented; parents and children participate together as appropriate.
- People more easily get to know one another in a small group.
- Smaller groups can lead to increased relationship depth and accountability to each other.
- Everyone participates and ministers so people grow in using their spiritual gifts.
- The Apostle’s teaching – reading, studying, and discussing God’s Word.
- Fellowship – being with each other, enjoying one another, and encouraging one another.
- Breaking of bread - sharing meals or snacks together
- Prayer – praying for one another's needs and for advancing God’s kingdom.
- Being together – hanging out and living in harmony with one another.
- Giving – providing for one another’s needs and for outreach.
- Worship – praising and glorifying God through word and music.
