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Fellowship
Fellowship
Fellowship is participation, sharing, and communion around the acceptance of the gospel by the people of God.
The literal meaning of fellowship is “partnering” or “sharing”
As Christians we become partners with Jesus Christ and with other believers.
(1 John 1:1-3) 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ
Let’s look at the verses 41-42
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
After receiving the Gospel by Peter, they were then baptized. Who were baptized and how many of them?
Why did they get baptized?
After being baptized, what 4 things did these new disciples continued to do? Steadfastly in the teachings of Christ, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread, Prayer
Steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine:
The disciples in the early church continued (and persistently continued) in the teaching from the apostle.
The foundation of the believers spiritual growth and maturity was the Scriptures.
God has revealed the truth to the apostles which they have taught faithfully
“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Fellowship:
As newly Christians and maturing Christians it is our duty to encourage one another to righteousness and obedience.
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.
What are ways to be obedient to God?
Obedience to God’s will is of most importance (Matt 19.17)
Obeying to rulers (government authority) (Roman 13:1-7)
Obeying church leaders and elders who watch over you soul (Hebrews 3:17, 1 Peter 5:5)
Obeying within the household (Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20)
Obedience should by characteristics in our lives as a believer (Romans 1.5)
Christlike obedience expresses love for God (2 John 6)
What are ways to be disobedient to God?
Resisting against the Spirit (Acts 7:51, Acts 6:9-10)
Blaspheming against the Spirit (Matt 3:29)
Lying to the Spirit (Acts 5:3)
Lack of love (John 14:24, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 3:15)
Evil behavior (Proverbs 11:9)
More Examples of being disobedient and going against God (1 Timothy 9-11)
What are ways we can Fellowship together as believers?
Ephesians 5:19- Speaking in Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to one another
Acts 1:14- Praying together
1 Corinthian 10:16-17 - Breaking bread together
Hebrews 13:16, Act 20:34-35 - Sharing with those in need
Deuteronomy 15:10, Acts 2:44-45- Sharing money and possessions
Explain breaking bread- The Lords Supper, but also in other times of fellowship
Explain prayers- Intercession and supplication of prayers, Praying to God directly, etc