The Differences and Similarities of the Early Church and the Modern Church
The church has changed significantly over the course of two thousand years. Such changes include where believers met and worshiped, activities and responsibilities, and leaders of the church. However, there are certain things that have not changed since the start of the church. This report will discuss these differences and similarities.
The place of meeting when the church began was most often the different homes of believers. Christians would go house to house, teaching and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, never ceasing. Believers would attend the temple together and teach, as well as learn from other believers. They would pray and break bread together, worshiping and praising the Lord.
Today, in the United States and many other countries, Christians have the ability to attend a church building in their area. They can come together to worship the Lord, pray, and listen to Biblical teachings and preachers. Other countries, such as those in Africa and parts of Asia, do not have this luxury. It can be a challenge finding places to meet and worship the Lord. It is similar to the way the early church met with each other, in each other's homes.
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Most of which were under the Roman authorities. This included imprisonment, crucifiction, beatings. Some Christians were even set on fire or torn to death by dogs. The apostle, Peter, said in 1 Peter 4:12-14, "Beloved, do not be surprised at the firery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted in the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon
The church has changed significantly over the course of two thousand years. Such changes include where believers met and worshiped, activities and responsibilities, and leaders of the church. However, there are certain things that have not changed since the start of the church. This report will discuss these differences and similarities.
The place of meeting when the church began was most often the different homes of believers. Christians would go house to house, teaching and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, never ceasing. Believers would attend the temple together and teach, as well as learn from other believers. They would pray and break bread together, worshiping and praising the Lord.
Today, in the United States and many other countries, Christians have the ability to attend a church building in their area. They can come together to worship the Lord, pray, and listen to Biblical teachings and preachers. Other countries, such as those in Africa and parts of Asia, do not have this luxury. It can be a challenge finding places to meet and worship the Lord. It is similar to the way the early church met with each other, in each other's homes.
The main responsibility of the early church was to spread the Good News of salvation …show more content…
Most of which were under the Roman authorities. This included imprisonment, crucifiction, beatings. Some Christians were even set on fire or torn to death by dogs. The apostle, Peter, said in 1 Peter 4:12-14, "Beloved, do not be surprised at the firery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted in the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon