1^st Century / 21^st Century

How is the church today like / not like the 1^st century church?

NOT ALIKE

1.    Church buildings – not until after 325

2.    Projectors, chalk boards, white marker boards

3.    AC, electric lights

4.    Printed Bibles, Song books

5.    Sunday School – literature, classes for children

6.    Heated baptistry, garments provided

7.    Fellowship room – kitchen, stove, refrigerator

8.    AM worship; PM worship, Wednesday night

9.    Worship limited to 1 hour

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

1.    Kiss on cheek / shake hands or hug

2.    Wash feet / provide a restroom / drinking fountain

3.    Style of dress / hair / shoes

4.    Travel by walking or animal / car

ALIKE:

1.    Worship on Sunday

2.    Communion

3.    Sing together

4.    Give to support the church

5.    Prayer

6.    Love one another

7.    Fellowship

8.    Study / Sermon / Class study

9.    Care for sick, elderly, orphans, widows

10. Hold to the apostles doctrine