Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47; Acts 4:32-37
The Fellowship of the Believers
Acts 2:42-47
They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer. 43 Fear came on every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 All who believed were together, and had all things in common. 45 They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.
46 Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 praising God, and having favour with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 4:32-37
The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. (33) With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all. (34) For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, (35) and laid them at the apostles’ feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need.
(36) Joses, who by the apostles was also called Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, (37) having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.