What happens when you stop seeing church as a place to visit and start seeing it as a family to belong to? Everything changes. In this powerful continuation of our church values series, Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Daniel Hayworth dive deep into Acts 2:42-47 to reveal the six characteristics that defined the first Christians—and should define us today.

Using the law of first mention, they examine how the early church modeled spiritual family immediately after Pentecost. This isn't about copying traditions or following programs—it's about returning to God's original design for His people.

What You'll Discover:

✅ Why devotion to God's Word must precede everything else in church life

✅ How biblical generosity differs radically from socialism or forced giving

✅ The vital importance of consistent gathering (hint: once every six weeks won't cut it)

✅ Why choosing joy transforms your entire church experience

✅ When the church must be inclusive—and when it must be exclusive

✅ What Ananias and Sapphira teach us about authentic community

From practical insights about staff relationships to hard truths about church discipline, this episode equips you with biblical wisdom for building authentic spiritual family.

Related Scripture Study:

📖 Acts 2:42-47 – The blueprint for spiritual family

📖 Matthew 22:37 – Love God first, then your neighbor

📖 1 Peter 4:9 – Hospitality without grumbling

📖 Hebrews 10:25 – Don't neglect gathering together

📖 Colossians 3:12 – Making allowance for each other's faults

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