The essence of the Christian life—fellowship with God and fellowship with other believers in Christ.
(1)With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (; ); agreement with his designs (); mutual affection (, ); enjoyment of his presence (); conformity to his image (; ); and participation of his joy (, ; ).
(2.) Of saints with one another, in duties (; ; , ); in ordinances (; ); in grace, love, joy, etc. (; ); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (, ; ); in sufferings (, ; , ; ; and in glory ().
(2.)Of saints with one another, in duties (; ; , ); in ordinances (; ); in grace, love, joy, etc. (; ); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (, ; ); in sufferings (, ; , ; ; and in glory ().
Elwell, W. A., & Beitzel, B. J. (1988). Fellowship. In Baker encyclopedia of the Bible (Vol. 1, p. 789). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.
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