The Core Components of the Church

​The book of Acts chronicles the birth of the church. In Acts 2:42, we read specifically what they did when they came together—a model we strive to follow to this day:

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

These core practices remain central: studying the Word, fellowship, communion, and prayer.

These are not a holy to-do list that we check off every week. These are things we strive to do out of hearts overflowing with love and appreciation for our Lord. It might not seem like much, but it’s all we really need.

Notice how they went about these core components: steadfastly. These believers were resolutely firm and unwavering in these things. Should we be any less steadfastly committed to developing daily Godly disciplines?

Read your Bible. Talk to God. Enjoy fellowship with other believers. Partake of communion together. But not to score points with God, but because you really love Him.