Why ought we to fight for a communal model now? Why wait? Others have waited a long time. They have chased materialism and fallen prey to doubt. It is time to serve God together in love. Perhaps God as appointed us for such a time as this and if we do not step up then surely another will.
Why has it not happened to this point? Well, it has happened in the past (and it is probably happening right now in many parts of the world). It definitely happened in the past with the Swiss Brethren, but they were exterminated by those who feared their commitment to Christ.
However, today we have great opportunity. America is safe in many ways to start communal churches, but life is still just as dangerous for committed disciples as it has always been. Secondly, today we have the internet; we can communicate.
Not only is the world ripe for beginning communal churches, the world is ripe for Christ to spread His message through dedicated churches. The fields are white (However, it is not an easy road, but it is a joyful one and the only one for committed disciples).
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