SUBJECT: Theology: Ecclesiology<\/p>\n
TITLE: Christian Fellowship<\/p>\n
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the basis, the benefits, and the barriers of Christian fellowship.<\/p>\n
OBJECTIVE: To help all realize what wonderful blessings we have in Christ specifically in regard to Christian fellowship.<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
1. Read: 1 Corinthians 1:9-10<\/p>\n
2. About the Text:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
1) The Christian is called unto the fellowship of Jesus.<\/p>\n
2) Division destroys true Christian fellowship because fellowship involves the opposite of division. Fellowship (like unity) involves . . .<\/p>\n
a. Speaking the same thing.<\/p>\n
b. Being perfectly joined together.<\/p>\n
c. Having the same mind.<\/p>\n
d. Having the same judgment.<\/p>\n
3) Unity and fellowship are very closely related.<\/p>\n
a. Unity refers to the ideal.<\/p>\n
b. Fellowship refers to the practical.<\/p>\n
4) Definition–Fellowship is the practical application of those actions and attitudes which are unique to the Christian relationship.<\/p>\n
5) It is more than just words: “We are in fellowship.”<\/p>\n
3. S, T, P, O.<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
1. 1 John 1:3-7<\/p>\n
2. Fellowship must be first and foremost vertical–with the Father, his Son, and the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n
1) Walking in the light insures our fellowship with God.<\/p>\n
2) John’s argument is that God is light, and if we walk in the light, we walk with God.<\/p>\n
3) Paul informs us that when we partake of the Lord’s supper, we have fellowship with the body and blood of Christ–1 Corinthians 10:16<\/p>\n
4) He wants the fellowship of the Holy Spirit to be upon all Christians 2 Corinthians 13:14 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.”<\/p>\n
3. As a result, fellowship is horizontal–with one another, with Christians.<\/p>\n
1) Paul argues in Philippians 2:1-2 that fellowship with other Christians (horizontal fellowship) is dependent upon fellowship with the Holy Spirit (vertical fellowship)<\/p>\n
2) We notice in Acts 2:41 that a glad reception of the word and obedience to it was prerequisite to Christian fellowship.<\/p>\n
1. Notice, they had both physical and spiritual communion–Acts 2:44-47<\/p>\n
2. Physical Communion–Sharing<\/p>\n
1) 2 Corinthians 8:1-5<\/p>\n
2) Romans 15:26<\/p>\n
3. Spiritual Communion–Support\/Edification<\/p>\n
1) When we assembly together–Hebrews 10:24-25<\/p>\n
2) We understand each other because we have a like, precious faith–2 Peter 1:1<\/p>\n
3) Paul speaks of the spiritual support that the apostles gave him and Barnabas in Galatians 2:9<\/p>\n
1. The Christian may not have fellowship with the immoral man–1 Corinthians 5:9-13<\/p>\n
2. The Christian may not have fellowship with one who does not walk after the apostolic traditions–2 Thessalonians 3:6<\/p>\n
3. The Christian may not have fellowship with one who causes division–Romans 16:17<\/p>\n
4. The Christian may not have fellowship with unbelievers–2 Corinthians 6:14-18<\/p>\n
5. Finally, the Christian may not have fellowship with any work of darkness–Ephesians 3:11<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
1. Christian fellowship is the practical application of the attitudes and actions which are unique to the Christian relationship<\/p>\n
2. May we always strive to remember…<\/p>\n
1) The Basis of Christian fellowship<\/p>\n
2) The Benefits of Christian fellowship<\/p>\n
3) The Barriers of Christian fellowship<\/p>\n
3. Invitation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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