First-Century Christlikeness in a 21st Century World (member Book) A Study of the One-another Teachings of the New Testament
How are today's Christians to relate to each other? Take a backward glance and see. Looking at the first-century church in its infancy is one of the best ways we have to analyze how our modern congregations can be more Christ-centered. The New Testament is full of illustrations of how those in the early church were admonished to conduct themselves in relation to one another. Even with our 21st-century lives that are filled with cell phones, economic meltdowns, daytimers, and a perpetual ratrace, the Bible still speaks directly to our needs in its teachings about supporting, receiving, loving, praying for, and numerous other "one-another"s that the New Testament addresses. Each of these 13 lessons examines one facet of the New Testament's "one-another" teachings. Small groups can benefit from examining the "one-another"s in a weekly study. Learners' questions for consideration and other applications are included with each lesson.