FELLOWSHIP WITH
OTHER BELIEVERS
Jesus’ walk with his disciples is an example of true fellowship, which we
have to eme. We are separated from the world and brought into God’s kingdom
when we are saved. We belong to the body of Christ and the kingdom of God.
Believers should not therefore find it difficult to get together and have holy
fellowship with one another. (Heb 10:25)
What is
Christian fellowship?
a.
Fellowship
is sharing or having something in common with another person – Acts 4:32
b.
Where
there is fellowship everyone gives his love, loyalty and service
c.
Christian
fellowship involves constant giving to and receiving from one another
d.
Fellowship
between Christians springs from fellowship with God.
e.
Christian
fellowship is centered on Christ and is based on ‘Agape’ love.
How
Christians should fellowship together
a.
Sharing
all things together – Acts 2:42-46
b.
Laying
down our lives for one another – Rom 16:3-4
c.
Being devoted
to serving other believers – 1Cor 16:15-16
d.
Sharing
in the sufferings of other believers – Phil 4:14
e.
Giving
sacrificially to others – 2Cor 8:2-3
f.
Practicing
hospitality – 3John 5
g.
Building
and encouraging one another – 1Thes 2:8
h.
Not
pretending but being open and honest with one another and with God.
Why
Christians should meet regularly for fellowship
a.
We
encourage one another – Rom 1:11-12
b.
We can
benefit from each other’s spiritual gifts – 1Cor 14:26
c.
Those
who are weak in Spirit can receive strength
d.
We can
receive from or share material things with other believers – Acts 4:32, 34
e.
Fellowship
helps us grow in Christ
CONFESSION: We are members of the body of Christ, the
church; we have the Holy Spirit in us; we love one another, and we share all
things together.
PRAYER: I pray that the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
will bind us together as one people, in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE(S) TO MEMORISE BEFORE
NEXT LESSON: Acts 4:32, Heb 10:25
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