The early church understood something we’ve largely forgotten — koinonia. It doesn’t just mean gathering together. The Greek word means “sharing,” “contribution,” “distribution.” Acts 4 shows us what it looked like:
“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had… there was no needy person among them.”
That was the ministry of giving in action. Those who had lands sold them and brought the proceeds to the apostles, who distributed to those in need. The apostles gave spiritually; the givers gave materially. Together they ensured no one lacked.
That’s what real fellowship looks like — believers sharing what they have so that others are not in want. Today, selfishness has robbed the church of this beauty. Many hold tightly to what was never theirs. But the Church was never about buildings or walls; it’s people. And when those people obey God in giving and sharing, there is abundance, grace, and no lack among them.
Full communiqué: https://youtu.be/N-zw1V199ro?si=nWcTMpxv7eskq7hK
[Published on 11/10/2025]
