The Four Essential Pillars of Church
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” -Acts 2:42
Bible
The church is shaped by the Word of God. Scripture teaches us who God is, who we are, and how we are called to live. When believers gather around the Bible, the Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to form hearts, renew minds, and guide the church in truth.
Prayer
The church depends on God. Prayer is how we listen, respond, and remain rooted in him. Through prayer, we express our worship, confess our need, intercede for others, and seek God’s will together.
Worship
Worship is the orientation of our lives toward God. When the church gathers, worship means turning our shared attention toward who God is and what he is worthy of. Worship can be expressed in many forms, but its purpose is always the same: to honor God.
Fellowship
The church is a shared life. Fellowship is how believers love one another, bear one another’s burdens, and live as a spiritual family. Through fellowship, the love of Christ becomes visible in ordinary, relational ways.
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