Dictionary of Bible Themes The fellowship that believers share as a result of their common union with God through Jesus Christ is expressed in life together. It is evident in worship together, in a love for one another which reflects God's own love and in a practical commitment to one another which is demonstrated in concern for the weak and readiness to share with the poor and needy. 1 John 4:10-12Sharing in the fellowship of God's love See also John 13:34; 15:12Ephesians 5:1-2 1 John 3:10 Acts 2:42 Sharing in the fellowship of a common devotional life Psalms 55:14See also Worshipping together Psalms 42:41 Corinthians 14:26 Ephesians 5:19 Colossians 3:16 Acts 1:14 See also Praying together Acts 4:24; 12:12James 5:16 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 2 Peter 2:13 Breaking bread together Jude 1:12Love feasts accompanied the Lord's Supper though these were open to abuse. Hebrews 13:16True fellowship means sharing with those in need See also Acts 20:34-35Ephesians 4:28 Romans 12:13 See also Showing hospitality Isaiah 58:7Hebrews 13:1-2 1 Peter 4:9 3 John 1:8 Deuteronomy 15:10-11 Acts 2:44-45 Sharing money and possessions See also Deuteronomy 10:18-19Matthew 25:35-36 Luke 3:11 God's people are to reflect his concern for the needy in society Acts 4:32-352 Corinthians 8:13-15 1 Timothy 6:17-18 James 1:27; 2:15-16 Job 31:16-20 Examples of sharing with the needy Acts 6:1Job's compassion for the needy Acts 9:36the daily distribution to widows Acts 11:29-30Tabitha's concern for the poor Romans 15:26The collection for believers in Judea: 2 Corinthians 8:3-4Galatians 6:1-2 Strengthening one another in fellowship together See also Bearing with the weak Isaiah 42:3Romans 14:1; 15:1 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Isaiah 35:3-4 See also Strengthening the weak Job 4:3-4Hebrews 10:24-25 See also Encouraging one another 1 Samuel 23:16Romans 1:12 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Hebrews 13:3 Romans 15:2 See also Putting the needs of others first 1 Corinthians 10:24,32-331 Peter 3:8 True fellowship means living in harmony See also Romans 12:16Ephesians 4:2-3 Philippians 2:1-4 Colossians 3:12-14 Acts 10:34 1 Corinthians 12:25 Showing equal concern for all James 2:1-4Numbers 10:31-32 Examples of fellowship 1 Samuel 18:3Moses and Hobab 2 Kings 10:15-16David and Jonathan 1 Samuel 30:22Jehu and Jehonadab Failure to exhibit true fellowship 1 Corinthians 1:11-12Troublemakers in David's army are unwilling to share the spoils 1 Corinthians 11:17-22factions within the church at Corinth See also Selfishness at love feasts humiliates the poor. 3040 Holy Spirit, promise of5566 suffering, encouragements in 5680 family 5690 friends 6705 peace, experience 7025 church, unity and fellowship of 7028 church, life of 7031 unity, God's goal 8298 love, for one another 8304 loyalty 8602 prayer 8622 worship |
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