Church or Churches?
Lately I’ve been studying the openings and closings of Paul’s letters, especially his greetings. These short passages contain fascinating information concerning the early church – especially its meeting practice and interdependence. For example, there are various “church” groups mentioned in the greetings of Romans chapter 16. Also, if Colossians and Philemon are related – as many believe they are – then there are interesting interactions between the different groups in Colossae. I hope to present a list of the different groups that I’ve found shortly.
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I am a PhD student in biblical theology and a web developer. My interests include PHP and ecclesiology. My dissertation topic is the purpose of the gathering of the church in the New Testament. By God's grace, I try to live what I am learning about the church.
