Northgate Christian Community

Jon Hasselbeck God designed humans to crave and thrive in relationships. We were not meant to live in isolation, but in communion with Him and with others. The most important relationship we will ever have is with God. The disciples John and Peter described their relationship with Jesus when He walked on earth (1 John 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:16) using the Greek word koinōnia. Their relationship with Jesus was real, intimate, based on personal experience, and they were eyewitnesses of His ministry. It wasn’t just fables and stories - they knew Him personally. Koinōnia means a relationship that is close, full of breadth and depth. God wants the same intimate relationship with each and every one of us, and promises this through the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. In addition, He wants us to have the same deep personal relationship with one another, breaking bread, praying with one another with glad and sincere hearts (Acts 2:44 -46). We were created for fellowship and community.   Everyone yearns to be known, and ev