Dictionary of Bible Themes Partnership in a common enterprise. God's people are called to work together especially in the task of mission, to recognise one another's gifts and to give support to one another's ministries. Galatians 2:9Fellowship in mission See also Partnership in preaching the gospel Mark 10:7Luke 10:1-2 Philippians 1:5 Acts 14:26 Philippians 4:14-16 Supporting the work of others See also Acts 13:2-3; 15:40The Philippians share in Paul's work through their giving. 2 Corinthians 11:93 John 1:5-8 Hebrews 10:32-34 See also Standing together in adversity 2 Corinthians 1:7Philippians 1:27-30; 4:14 Hebrews 11:25 Philippians 4:3 Fellowship between Paul and his co-workers Acts 11:26-30; 13:42-50; 14:1-23; 15:22-29Romans 16:3 Barnabas: Romans 16:9Priscilla and Aquila Romans 16:21Urbanus 2 Corinthians 8:23Timothy Philippians 2:25Titus Philemon 1:1Epaphroditus Philemon 1:24Philemon Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke 1 Corinthians 12:12In fellowship different gifts are combined for effective service See also 1 Corinthians 12:4-61 Corinthians 12:7 See also Spiritual gifts are given to all to share Romans 12:4-81 Corinthians 12:14-20 1 Peter 4:10 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 Recognising one another's gifts Galatians 2:7-8See also Accepting one another's ministries 1 Corinthians 12:27-31; 16:15-182 Peter 3:15-16 Nehemiah 4:16-22 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 Examples of sharing in different roles See also Exodus 4:15-16; 17:10-131 Corinthians 12:8-11 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Examples of working together in fellowship See also Deuteronomy 3:18-20Judges 20:11 the Reubenites and the Gadites join with the rest of Israel to conquer Canaan Ezra 3:8-10all Israel unites against Gibeah Nehemiah 4:6Those returning from exile work together to rebuild the temple Luke 5:7-10The Israelites work together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem See also Peter and Andrew, James and John are business partners. 2420 gospel4801 black 5206 archers 5887 inexperience 7957 sacraments 7966 spiritual gifts 8342 servanthood 8424 evangelism 8495 witnessing 8794 persecution |
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