Birthmarks of the Infant Church - 2/3

Summary

The sermon emphasizes that a true New Testament church is characterized not only by sound doctrine but also by genuine love and fellowship among believers. Christian fellowship involves love, friendship, partnership, participation, and communication within the local assembly, which is vital for spiritual growth and the church's health. The speaker critiques the Home Church Movement for neglecting the public assembly, stressing the importance of accountability, teaching, and communal worship in a gathered church body. The sermon calls believers to active involvement and mutual care as essential marks of a living church.