Not in an RCC church.Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?
In a mega church with a coffee bar.Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?
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Better than the RC churches with the little shop just outside the doors selling RCC propaganda, relics, beads, scapulars etc.In a mega church with a coffee bar.
Coffee makes me sick but the smell is so appealing.from:
The History of Coffee - National Coffee Association:
European travelers to the Near East brought back stories of an unusual dark black beverage. By the 17th century, coffee had made its way to Europe and was becoming popular across the continent.
Some people reacted to this new beverage with suspicion or fear, calling it the “bitter invention of Satan.” The local clergy condemned coffee when it came to Venice in 1615. The controversy was so great that Pope Clement VIII was asked to intervene. He decided to taste the beverage for himself before making a decision, and found the drink so satisfying that he gave it papal approval. ??
See? Not everything coming out of Rome is terrible! (Except to the tea-drinkers! ?)
--Rich
Early Christian churches were similar to Greek-speaking Jewish synagogues from the same time period. As recorded in the Book of Acts (17:10-12) whole Jewish communities along with "Greeks" and "God-fearers" (= gentiles associated with the community) converted to Christianity. The term "synagogue" was used for Christian assemblies as well as Jewish (James 2:2).Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?
They also chanted the psalms, which was a carryover from the services of Greek-speaking Jews.The early believers often met in homes and had meals together. They had an agape feast.
Jewish people both Greek speakers and Hebrew speakers sang/chanted the psalms.They also chanted the psalms, which was a carryover from the services of Greek-speaking Jews.
. . . speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord . . . Ephesians 5:19
As a modern example, here is Psalm 135/136 sung in Greek.
It upsets my stomach I like teaCoffee makes me sick but the smell is so appealing.
I enjoy my cuppa especially the first one in the morning.It upsets my stomach I like tea
I often think my Italian grandparents must roll their eyes because I cannot stomach coffee, onions or garlic. LOLIt upsets my stomach I like tea
Love this! I chant at our Church. We are lucky to have a very well respected head chanter.They also chanted the psalms, which was a carryover from the services of Greek-speaking Jews.
. . . speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord . . . Ephesians 5:19
As a modern example, here is Psalm 135/136 sung in Greek.
They gathered in houses in small groups. Paul went around and set up congregations.Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?
Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?
They gathered in private homes. Paul went around and set up congregations after that.Where did the first new Christian converts gather to worship?