Just 8 words in the Bible reveal worlds about “house church”…Romans 16:5a says, “greet the church that is in their house”. God, through Paul, is clearly affirming the group in Prisca & Aquila’s home as a church.
Ask yourself a few clarifying questions about that church:
Where did people sit? How big was the house/room? How many fit inside?
Was there a pulpit? Musical instrument? How did they worship? Disciple others? Do missions/ministry/evangelism?
Who gave them permission? (trick question)
Who led? How were they trained/prepared?
How long did the church exist? How many lives did it change?
How much did it cost? What did they do with their offerings?
Well, you get the idea…it was simple, but truly the Body-of-Christ in that sphere of relationships, for that little slice of history. Seems like that kind of church could multiply wherever life takes you…..
