Why First‑Century Christians Would Be Shocked by Our Modern Church Model

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Would first century Christians even recognize what we call “church” today? 👀 In this episode, J. Warner Wallace uses an “alien thought experiment” to compare the church described in the book of Acts with the way we do church in the modern world. From megachurches to house churches, from programs to real discipleship, Jim asks whether our current models truly reflect the biblical design—or if we’ve drifted from the original mission. 🏛➡️🏠 Drawing from his own journey—from walking into a megachurch as a 35 year old skeptic, to serving in a mid sized church, to planting a home church—Jim examines what the New Testament church actually looked like and how that should shape the way we gather, serve, and engage our culture today. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this what Jesus and the apostles had in mind?”, this episode will challenge the way you think about church. ✝️📖 👉 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST You can subscribe to the Cold Case Christianity podcast on your favorite podcast platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.). Search for “Cold Case Christianity with J. Warner Wallace” and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🎧 👍 STAY CONNECTED ON YOUTUBE If this conversation was helpful, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don’t miss future episodes. And share this with a friend or pastor who’s thinking deeply about the nature of church.

Topics

• Church & Fellowship
• The Church