Early Christians and Mutual Care

Untitled Document By Mario Vega The New Testament is crystal clear that the early Christians lived in intimate community. Part of that community involved love, encouragement, acceptance, and esteem for one another. Here are some excerpts of the Bible: "…that is,...

Early Christians and Houses

by Mario Vega The house played an important role in the early decades of Christianity. In the first century the house was the main place where people lived and worked. Today it is quite different since people only live in their homes. For this reason, it is difficult...

Oikos Outreach: Living the Gospel

by Mario Vega Christian doctrines have become quite familiar in our Western countries. People have a basic understanding of Christian teachings on such topics as repentance and faith, for example. Most people even have a high opinion of churches. But what prevents...

Transforming Cities with Cells

by Mario Vega Cell ministry takes the Christian life back home. God comes out of the religious building to daily life. When a cell is opened in a household, the family is affected at the most intimate levels of life. The neighbors surrounding that house are well aware...

Viewing Your Work Place As The Mission Field

by Mario Vega Christians spend at least a third of their lives at their jobs (the time spent at work compares to time spent sleeping. We do a lot of it!). However, Christians often view their workplace as an obstacle that drives them away from their relationship with...