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The concept of Christian community in Christianity

Christian community encompasses a collective of believers in Jesus Christ, characterized by shared faith and fellowship, regardless of their differing backgrounds. It identifies early followers of Christ as 'disciples' and 'believers' who support one another spiritually. The community acts as a temple for mutual growth and is marked by individuals united in grace and religious practices. Throughout history, this group has reflected diversity while upholding a commitment to the teachings of Christianity, fostering a supportive environment for spiritual journeys.

Synonyms: Church, Congregation, Fellowship, Religious group, Believers, Spiritual community, Assembly, Body of believers, Religious community, Christian fellowship

In Malay: Masyarakat Kristian; In Spanish: Comunidad Cristiana; In Swedish: Kristen gemenskap; In Finnish: Kristillinen yhteis枚; In Dutch: Christelijke gemeenschap; In German: Christliche Gemeinschaft; In French: Communaut茅 chr茅tienne

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Christian concept of 'Christian community'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This denotes a group of believers who share common religious beliefs and practices, and whose blessings are conditional on their commitment.[1] (2) This is the shared fellowship and wider association that Christian people are bound to recognize, looking over the barriers of their denominations and churches to acknowledge this larger fellowship.[2] (3) This is where the reactionary section, with its emissaries, caused controversy for Paul, planting churches of circumcised Gentiles and spoiling his work.[3] (4) The whole early Christian community is a group of people from various backgrounds, nationalities, races, cultures, and outlooks on life who are united by their shared faith.[4] (5) The Christian community is a collective of believers, and it is represented as a temple, where building up is a work done reciprocally and in common.[5]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The Greek Old Testament of the Christian community is discussed in the text, highlighting its historical importance and role.[6] (2) This phrase refers to a group of people, and the expression 'Maranatha' was a watchword of the earliest group, and it was not a formula of excommunication, but rather a prayer.[7] (3) This term refers to a group of people who share a common faith in Christianity, with women included in the community.[8] (4) Prophets were probably to be found in every Christian community, and there might even be several of them in a single congregation, as indicated by the text.[9] (5) The group of early Christians who debated the necessity of circumcision for Gentiles, leading to a division from the Jewish community.[10]

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) A group of early followers of Christ in Jerusalem who agreed to share their possessions and provided aid to the needy as part of their commitment to the Gospel.[11] (2) The group of early believers in Christ that Barnabas supported, demonstrating his generosity by donating land for its benefit.[12] (3) The apostles were unwilling to be called away from their proper employment of extending the bounds of the Christian community.[13]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The community whose heads at Alexandria, services of this kind could not fail to attract the attention of, and partly, no doubt, because of these, but chiefly on account of his high literary reputation, Bishop Demetrius appointed him to the office of master in the Catechetical School.[14] (2) The Christian community is a group whose social and religious feelings and usages are illustrated by Cyprian's writings, providing historical interest and value.[15] (3) The group of people who know that they are the cause of preservation in nature, who know that they are the reason the world is not destroyed, and who are therefore important.[16] (4) A group of believers who come together for support, worship, and mutual edification.[17] (5) The group of individuals who follow the teachings of Christianity, to whom Athenagoras is making a plea.[18]

From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary

(1) A group of believers in Christ who support each other in their faith, particularly during times of persecution and hardship.[19]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
Church of the East Books

From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The Christian Community refers to the collective body of believers who follow Jesus Christ and his teachings.[20]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: The city of God

(1) This phrase refers to a group of people who share a common religious belief system and practice, as indicated by the context of the text.[21]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.