It is evident that the church was not a random collection of individuals who happened to gather once or twice a week. There was a common commitment to, and mutual dependence on, other followers of Christ in the context of a local church.
- Acts 2:42-47 “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers…and all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people.”
