1.1 Defining Fellowship: A deep, spiritual connection between believers, characterized by mutual love, support, and encouragement. Acts 2:42
1.2 The Biblical Basis of Fellowship: The early church as a model of fellowship, sharing everything in common and meeting together regularly. Acts 2:44-47
1.3 Fellowship as a Command: The New Testament instructs believers to fellowship with one another. Hebrews 10:24-25
2.1 Fellowship Encourages Spiritual Maturity: Through fellowship, believers can encourage, correct, and inspire each other towards spiritual growth. Proverbs 27:17
2.2 Fellowship Provides Accountability: In a fellowship, believers hold each other accountable to live according to God's word. James 5:16
2.3 Fellowship Strengthens Faith: Sharing testimonies and experiences in a fellowship strengthens individual and collective faith. Romans 1:12
3.1 Fellowship Builds Unity: Fellowship fosters unity among believers, as they share common beliefs, goals, and experiences. Ephesians 4:3
3.2 Fellowship Facilitates Service: In a fellowship, believers can combine their resources and abilities to serve God and others more effectively. Galatians 6:2
3.3 Fellowship Promotes Love: Regular fellowship helps believers to grow in love for God and for each other. 1 John 4:12
4.1 Regular Meetings: Believers should meet regularly for worship, prayer, Bible study, and mutual encouragement. Hebrews 10:25
4.2 Sharing Resources: Believers should be willing to share their resources with those in need within the fellowship. Acts 2:45
4.3 Serving Together: Believers can foster fellowship by serving together in the church and in the community. 1 Peter 4:10
5.1 Fellowship Reflects Christ's Love: A loving, united fellowship is a powerful testimony to the love of Christ. John 13:35
5.2 Fellowship Attracts Unbelievers: The love and unity in a fellowship can attract unbelievers to Christ. John 17:21
5.3 Fellowship Strengthens the Church: A strong fellowship contributes to the overall health and growth of the church. Ephesians 4:16