Healthy Church Fellowship
Fellowship is more important than most Christians realize. Are you participating in healthy church fellowship? What is it? What is it NOT?
Let’s talk about it.
Key Takeaways
Fellowship is more than just eating together at potlucks; it is the active engagement and interest in building relationships between fellow Christians.
The Greek word 'koinonia' is often used to describe fellowship and includes the idea of sharing what is common among believers.
Fellowship goes beyond shared meals and includes sharing in each other's sufferings and having a commonality in Christ.
Segmenting the body of Christ based on superficial commonalities can hinder true fellowship and unity. Fellowship is built on the commonality found in Christ and the willingness to share all aspects of life with one another.
Food and suffering can be powerful catalysts for fostering fellowship.
Serving together is an effective way to strengthen fellowship and build relationships.
Genuine conversation, centered around Christ and the Word, is essential for deepening fellowship.
Prayer, fasting, and other spiritual disciplines can enhance fellowship and personal growth.
Expanding fellowship involves sharing the Word, meals, ministry, and life with one another.
The practice of silence and self-control can lead to personal growth and stronger relationships. Genuine fellowship is essential for Christians and is expected and commanded by God.
Virtual community and social media cannot replace face-to-face interaction and genuine fellowship.
Church leadership plays a crucial role in fostering and promoting genuine fellowship.
Individuals have a responsibility to actively engage in and pursue genuine fellowship with other believers.
Neglecting true fellowship can have negative consequences and hinder spiritual growth.