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What is fellowship and why should we do it? |
Q. What is fellowship and why should we do it?
A. Fellowship is an essential element in spiritual growth. Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance has six different definitions for fellowship. Although these definitions are useful and correct I believe a more accurate one is that fellowship is simply sharing something together. There are three elements of fellowship in the Bible.
A. Fellowship based upon common:
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defines fellowship as: | B. Fellowship in sharing:
C. Things shared together:
Fellowship, as a noun, or as action, demonstrates who we really are. It allows us to interact with others who share common beliefs and sentiments. It allows us to recognize our own faults and gives us the opportunity to share in he spiritual growth of others. And as we have seen and as the Bible confirms, fellowship is highly pleasing in God's sight. When we can and in any way we can, we should practice this outstanding spiritual trait.
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Answer Given By: Tommy West |
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