Is Christianity a socialist faith?

I have been reading 2 Cor Chapter 8 13 - 15 (and Exodus 16 which it refers to). As I read the words of Paul I get a strong feeling that being in a Christian Community should mean equality and when we have plenty we should give it up. This to me fits in with socialism. I don't mean the Labour Party but I do mean a political ideal. Was Christ a socialist? If so should we be?