Fellowship
THE PURPOSE OF FELLOWSHIP The fellowship of Christians together is very important, for it is in our unity together that... 1. The Believer Is Encouraged And Grows in Christ "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong _ that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith" (Roman 1:11,12). 2. The World Comes To Know That Jesus Was Sent Of God "I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me" (John 17:22,23). CONDITIONS ON FELLOWSHIP 1. A Basic Commitment To One Another "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:10). Without a basic trust there can be no fellowship. The depth of fellowship will vary according to the depth of commitment. 2. ...