#Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Hebrews 10:24-25#
Kent argues that God created us for community, not isolation, and that neglecting fellowship damages our spiritual well-being. He emphasizes that genuine community involves commitment, vulnerability, and mutual encouragement, as modeled by the early church in Acts 2:42. Kent warns against passive consumerism in church, urging active participation and contribution to the body of Christ, mirroring Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 12 about diverse gifts functioning together. He stresses the importance of intentionality in building relationships and fulfilling the call to spur one another on in faith, directly referencing Hebrews 10:24-25, and warns of the dangers of drifting into isolation.