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Fellowship ... The Network of Believers

Fellowship. What is it?

The word "fellowship" comes from the Greek word "Koinonia". It means "commonship". Bowlers have bowling in common. Fishermen have fishing in common. Christians have Christ in common. He is our "commonship". He is the tie that binds us together. Therefore, fellowship is the unity that we as believers share in Jesus Christ.

Why is fellowship important?

  1. It keeps us encouraged.
    • "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
  2. It keeps us unified.
    • "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." I Peter 4:8
  3. It keeps us excited.
    • "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe...." Acts 2:42,43

How do we fellowship?

  1. We focus on the person of Jesus Christ and not ourselves!
    • "For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake." II Corinthians 4:5
  2. We encourage fellow believers to grow in Christ!
    • "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:24

A verse to memorize!

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching." Hebrews 10:25

Study Questions

  1. Read Acts 2:42-47 and 4:32-35 and write down what you imagine the early New Testament church to be like
  2. Read I Corinthians 13:1-8 and write down at least 10 characteristics of the love we should have for one another:
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  3. I Peter 4: 10-11 tells us that there are two types of gifts that a believer can have. What are they and how should they be used?