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The Local Church

Meeting together with your local church—which is an extension of the church worldwide—is so very important. Each local church is unique in that it’s both the process and product of the experience of Christian fellowship.

That is, the local church is both the place where fellowship is developed and expressed and an example of our Christian fellowship to the world. And there are many ways our fellowship in Christ can be nurtured through the local church.

In Acts chapter two, we see an example of believers meeting together to break "bread in their homes," and they "ate together with glad and sincere hearts." What a picture to their community of how Jesus brings us, His children, together in unity.

And through that example, they told others about Jesus; and Acts two records that there were people coming to Jesus every day.

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Share Life Africa is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Giving what we are given

The Bible teaches us that everything we possess has come to us because God gave it to us. First Corinthians four seven (4:7) says, “What do you have that you did not receive?  And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?”

Our responsibility with our possessions is to use them as God’s stewards — using them, that is, as He would Himself. In Acts chapter two, we see a picture of the early church selling their property and possessions to make sure that any need was met. They had open hands and hearts with all that they owned. This is an expression of Christian fellowship in the church: sharing what we possess.

And as we do, we receive opportunities to point others to the One who gave us everything in the first place—our Saviour, Jesus Christ. What are some ways you can give what God has given you?

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

The Body of Christ

In first Corinthians, Paul uses the imagery of a body to paint the picture of what the church should look like. If the entire body of Christ was made up of just ears, what could we do? Well, we would be really, really good at listening, but not much else. We couldn't reach out with a hand to help or go anywhere with our legs. And if we didn't have ankles and wrists and shoulders, it wouldn't much matter that we had feet and arms…! And anyone who has ever broken their big toe knows it's almost impossible to walk...just by missing one toe!

Now, it may seem like I'm being silly, but there are important truths to this. You see, we need each other. And we need the church to serve together. And every believer is important to the work Jesus has given us. With this in mind, let's spur each other on to work together so the world will know that we have a Saviour in Jesus!

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Unity in Christ

Charles Spurgeon said, "Satan always hates Christian fellowship; it is his policy to keep Christians apart. Anything which can divide saints from one another he delights in.” You know, our fellowship together results from our belonging individually to God through faith in Jesus Christ alone. His Spirit has come to live in us, and He provides for us a strong unity with one another.

Ephesians four three (4:3) says, "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." Let's not buy into the lie that meeting together as believers is not important. Instead, let's prioritise coming together and edifying one another in the works that God has given us to do as the church. That’s accountability!

And fellowship will grow us individually and collectively. And as we spur each other on, we’ll be faithful to tell others about our wonderful Saviour.

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”

Believe and Rest

Are you exhausted all the time? Where is this exhaustion coming from? Could it be from a lack of belief in God?

Sure, you believe in God, but the Bible says even the demons believe in Him - so what's the difference? Can you rest in your belief in God? Hebrews chapter 3 and 4 talk about entering God's rest. Chapter 3 says that we're not at rest because of our unbelief. Chapter four says 'whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.' If you truly believe in Jesus, you must stop trying to earn your way into heaven and accept that what Jesus did for you was enough to cover your sins for eternity.

Now that you can rest in His grace, you can share that grace with others! Who do you know who is exhausted from trying to do good and be better? For resources to help you share God's goodness and grace with them, visit sharelifeafrica.org 

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ShareLifeAfrica is a Christian radio and podcast program of Evangelism Explosion International Africa Ministry; that is committed to equipping you with the tools and resources needed to confidently and effectively share your faith with others.”