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FEBRUARY 12, 2023
STUDY NOTES
ROMANS 1:12-13
BIBLE TEACHER: CLIFTON JONES
THE MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH FELLOWSHIP
INTRODUCTION
Paul had a strong desire to go to Rome, we talked about his trip to Rome last week
His trip was not the way he would have planned it, it was more difficult than he expected
Yet throughout his journey to Rome, he had many opportunities to teach and preach God’s Word
Once Paul arrived in Rome, he was able to fulfill the ministry God had willed for him
Paul gives three reasons why he longed to see the people in Rome
Note the word “that” in Romans 1:11,12, & 13:
“That” I may impart unto you some spiritual gift (vs.
11)
“That” I may be comforted together with you (vs.
12)
“That” I might have some fruit among you also (vs.
13)
Our study this past Wednesday night was Romans 1:11
The second reason Paul gives for wanting to go to Rome is found in, Rom 1:12 That is, that I may be
comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
“That is” refers back to his desire to visit with the Roman Christians
Another reason why he wanted to spend time with them was to experience Christian fellowship
“That I may be comforted together with you” identifies with Christian fellowship
Paul understood the importance of Christian fellowship, we need to understand it today
Many different church events today are called “fellowship,” all of which do not qualify as such
We need to recognize the difference between social activities and Christian fellowship
If we understand the truth of Christian fellowship, we can have fellowship at a social gathering
“Fellowship” is one of the great meaningful terms of the New Testament
Fellowship is vital to the daily Christian life and central to the spiritual life of the church
Christians must have a clear understanding of “Christian Fellowship” and daily experience it
Our English word translated “fellowship” comes from the Greek word “Koinonia”
Which means a joint participation with someone else, sharing something we have in common
Fellowship is something far beyond friendship, much stronger than friendship or a social activity
Fellowship begins with our relationship with the Lord, which John explains to us, 1Jn 1:3 That which we
have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our
fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
John indicates two areas of fellowship, one with God and one with other Christians
But John is telling us that the two are but one “fellowship”
To have fellowship with God is to have fellowship with God’s family (fellowship with us)
To have fellowship with God’s family is to have fellowship with God (fellowship with the Father)
The average American church of today needs to understand the meaning and importance of “fellowship”
One purpose of the “called out” of God is to have fellowship with God and one another
We are of the same Spirit, same faith, same baptism, same hope, same grace, same salvation, Eph 4:6
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
We can have and we should be living in “fellowship” with one another (Ephesians 4:1-7)
The Church is a unique meeting, we are a unique people meeting for a unique purpose, 1Pe 2:9 But ye
are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth
the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Peter shares four truths concerning the Christian: a chosen generation; a royal priesthood; a holy nation;
a peculiar people
Then he gives us the purpose of our being who we are, what we can do because of who we are
“That ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his
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marvellous light”
Through Christian Fellowship what God has placed in us comes forth out of us to others
Fellowship is sharing what we have received from God with those who have also received from God
Fellowship praises God by showing forth and sharing the life God has given us through Christ
That is why only Christians can experience the true Biblical meaning of “fellowship”
Through fellowship we show what wonderful things God has already done for us
What He has done within us is worthy to be praised, our salvation is not to be silent and selfish
God’s life that has been given us is not just for our own enjoyment, it must be shared with others
Eternal life is not just for our own eternal well-being, it is spiritual wealth to be shared with others
You will never be satisfied with a selfish salvation or a silent salvation
Sit at home or sit in church with your salvation to yourself and you will be miserable
Share your salvation with others, you will be blessed, and you will be a blessing to others
Fellowship is sharing who Christ is and what He has done for all Christians
We are God's own people meeting together with God for “fellowship,” Php 1:3 I thank my God upon
every remembrance of you, Php 1:4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with
joy, Php 1:5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; (Praise God for the Church)
When someone comes in the door of this church, they should sense the presence of God
God is present because God’s people have come together in a unique relationship with God
Encouraging one another through Christian fellowship is the main thought within Paul’s words
Paul knew that ministry was not one-sided, that all of us need to be ministered unto, we need one another
Coming together as Christians is to be a time of encouragement, comfort, and strength for each of us
Because you are saved, indwelt by the Spirit, and gifted by the Spirit, you can be a blessing to others
As a Christian, you have the ability to be a blessing to others, especially in their time of need
There is a great need for encouragement in our world today, even within the church family
Discouragement is common today even among Christians, yet, Christians have the answer
There are many areas of discouragement, it can be health, wealth, work, family, or spiritual state
If you need encouragement today, put forth an effort to be an encouragement to someone else
It is always an encouragement to be an encourager, it is always a blessing to be a blessing to others
Encouragement is a two-way street, it goes both directions at the same time, Php 2:19 But I trust in the
Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your
state.
Paul said, “that I may be of good comfort,” literally, “that I may be encouraged”
Paul would be encouraged if he received a good report concerning the Christians in Philippi
Paul was in prison and could not go himself, the next best thing he could do was send Timothy
Which brings us to the question, what are we doing and how concerned are we about others today?
Are we so focused on self and our difficulties that we have no thought of the problems of others?
To what extent will we go to minister unto others, to excite and encourage others?
Who will be an encourager in this service today?
Who can PGBC send forth to be an encourager?
Paul states that there was a problem, a problem that still exists today, a great need of encouragement
Good reports are not what we normally hear from the news media today, that’s not their purpose
Good reports are not the most common conversations of today, people discuss discouraging things
But a good word and words of encouragement should be common among Christians
Every time we come to church, we should be encouraged, we should cheer one another up
We may come to church discouraged, but we should leave encouraged
We should encourage one another as we come together, Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to
provoke unto love and to good works:
The word translated “provoke” means to stimulate or to stir up, to excite or encourage
Our meeting together should excite and encourage love and good works among one another
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