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What Was the First Century Church Actually Like?: Dr. Nijay Gupta

Theology in the Raw

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Integrated Christian Worldview and Community in Modern Churches

The historical significance of open-air preaching is highlighted, where individuals like Whitfield and Wesley made a significant impact with their statements. The comparison between mega churches and small home churches emphasizes that while both can have issues like narcissism and poor leadership, the intimacy and friendship of small churches are often lost in larger settings. The integration of Christian beliefs throughout daily life, as seen in ancient home churches, is recommended for modern churches, with a call for a shift from viewing big gatherings as the essence of church to emphasizing community and shared experience as the true meaning of church, akin to the community-focused translations of church in history.

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