Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7924 fellowship, in Christian service

7924 fellowship, in Christian service

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Fellowship in mission

Partnership in preaching the gospel

Galatians 2:9 See also Mark 10:7; Luke 10:1-2; Philippians 1:5

Supporting the work of others

Acts 14:26; Philippians 4:14-16 The Philippians share in Paul's work through their giving. See also Acts 13:2-3; Acts 15:40; 2 Corinthians 11:9; 3Jn 5-8

Standing together in adversity

Hebrews 10:32-34 See also 2 Corinthians 1:7; Philippians 1:27-30; Philippians 4:14; Hebrews 11:25

Fellowship between Paul and his co-workers

Philippians 4:3

Barnabas:

Acts 11:26-30; Acts 13:42-50; Acts 14:1-23; Acts 15:22-29 Romans 16:3 Priscilla and Aquila; Romans 16:9 Urbanus; Romans 16:21 Timothy; 2 Corinthians 8:23 Titus; Philippians 2:25 Epaphroditus; Philemon 1 Philemon; Phm 24 Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke

In fellowship different gifts are combined for effective service

1 Corinthians 12:12 See also 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Spiritual gifts are given to all to share

1 Corinthians 12:7 See also Romans 12:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:14-20; 1 Peter 4:10

Recognising one another's gifts

1 Corinthians 12:21-26

Accepting one another's ministries

Galatians 2:7-8 See also 1 Corinthians 12:27-31; Corinthians 16:15-18; 2 Peter 3:15-16

Examples of sharing in different roles

Nehemiah 4:16-22; 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 See also Exodus 4:15-16; Exodus 17:10-13; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Examples of working together in fellowship

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 See also Deuteronomy 3:18-20 the Reubenites and the Gadites join with the rest of Israel to conquer Canaan; Judges 20:11 all Israel unites against Gibeah; Ezra 3:8-10 Those returning from exile work together to rebuild the temple; Nehemiah 4:6 The Israelites work together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem; Luke 5:7-10 Peter and Andrew, James and John are business partners.