In the first century, the church was born in homes — not temples or cathedrals. Jesus taught in homes (Luke 10:5–7), the apostles preached in houses (Acts 2:46), and the earliest congregations gathered as house churches (Romans 16:5; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 1:2).
Acts 2:42–47 (ESV)
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
These small gatherings allowed:
Today, we return to this simple, biblical pattern: believers meeting in homes, sharing life, growing in faith — just as the first Christians did.