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One of the most important ways we grow in our faith is by connecting with others in biblical community. We are not meant to walk the Christian life alone. From the very beginning, Jesus made it clear that His followers are to live life together — encouraging and strengthening one another in love.
 
Jesus even said that love among His disciples would be one of the defining marks of those who follow Him:

“The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one — I in them and you in me — that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.” John 17:22-23

The early church modeled this beautifully. Acts 2:42–47 gives us a powerful picture of what life together looked like:

“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe, and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.

All the believers were together and had all things in common. They sold their property and possessions and shared them with all, as anyone might have need. Day by day, they continued to meet together in the temple courts and broke bread in their homes, eating together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Community was not just a nice addition to their faith — it was essential. They met regularly, shared life deeply, and encouraged one another as they followed Jesus.
 
The Apostle Paul echoed this call throughout his letters, urging believers to gather and build one another up. One of the clearest exhortations comes from Hebrews 10:24–25:

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

The Christian life is designed to be lived together. We need one another — for support, accountability, encouragement, and joy. When we connect in biblical community, we both encourage others and are encouraged ourselves, growing stronger in faith as we walk side by side.