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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Community and Support</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/community_and_support.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/2-18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/community.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Community and Support</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/community_and_stewardship.htm" title="Community and Stewardship">◄</a> Community and Support <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support_in_god's_work.htm" title="Community and Support in God's Work">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Importance</b><br><br>Community and support are foundational elements within the Christian faith, emphasizing the interconnectedness of believers and their mutual responsibility to care for one another. The Bible presents the concept of community as a reflection of the unity and love found within the Godhead, and it encourages believers to live in harmony, support each other, and bear one another's burdens.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundations</b><br><br>1. <b>Creation and Community</b>: The concept of community is rooted in the creation narrative. In <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a>, God declares, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." This statement underscores the inherent need for companionship and community.<br><br>2. <b>The Early Church</b>: The early Christian community exemplified the principles of support and unity. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-47</a> describes the believers as being "together and having everything in common," selling their possessions to give to anyone in need. This passage highlights the sacrificial nature of support within the community.<br><br>3. <b>The Body of Christ</b>: The Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of the body to describe the church. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a> , he explains that "the body is one and has many parts," emphasizing that each member is essential and should care for one another. This imagery reinforces the idea that community is integral to the Christian life.<br><br>4. <b>Bearing Burdens</b>: <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> instructs believers to "carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This command highlights the practical aspect of support, where believers are called to assist each other in times of need.<br><br><b>Expressions of Community and Support</b><br><br>1. <b>Fellowship</b>: Christian fellowship is a vital expression of community, where believers gather for worship, prayer, and mutual edification. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a> encourages believers to "consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds" and not to forsake assembling together.<br><br>2. <b>Prayer</b>: Prayer is a powerful tool for support within the community. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> urges believers to "confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed." This practice fosters spiritual growth and healing.<br><br>3. <b>Hospitality</b>: Hospitality is another expression of community support. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> instructs believers to "share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality." Opening one's home and resources to others is a tangible way to demonstrate love and support.<br><br>4. <b>Encouragement</b>: Encouragement is a crucial aspect of community life. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a> says, "Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing." Encouragement strengthens faith and fosters resilience among believers.<br><br><b>Challenges and Responsibilities</b><br><br>While community and support are vital, they also present challenges. Conflicts, misunderstandings, and differences can arise within any group. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a> advises believers to "be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love," striving to maintain unity through the bond of peace.<br><br>Believers are called to be proactive in fostering community and support, recognizing that these efforts reflect the love of Christ and serve as a testimony to the world. <a href="/john/13-35.htm">John 13:35</a> states, "By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." 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