Indeed, early Christians viewed congregation meetings as opportunities to express their faith. ​ — Rom.
فِعْلًا ،‏ لَقَدِ ٱعْتَبَرَ ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّونَ ٱلْأَوَائِلُ ٱجْتِمَاعَاتِ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ فُرَصًا لِلتَّعْبِيرِ عَنْ إِيمَانِهِمْ .‏ —‏ رو ١٠ :‏ ١٠‏ .‏