The idea of Christian fellowship may seem obvious. After all, the word “fellowship” is commonly understood. Merriam defines it as “companionship” or “community of interest, activity, feeling, or experience.” So Christian fellowship is simply a group of Christians getting together, right?
The Bible never speaks of “Christian fellowship” per se. Yet the Greek word for “fellowship” (metochos or koinos) is found many times. It is not always translated into our word “fellowship”. Two examples would be in Luke 5:7 where Peter is with fishing “partners” or in Revelation 1:9 where John introduces himself as a brother and “partner” (or partaker, companion) in the tribulation and kingdom.
Partner, partaker, and companion are all relatable words to what most would consider fellowship in the secular sense. However, applying the article “Christian” to an otherwise common word propels us into the Spiritual realm. To define Christian fellowship is to define Spiritual fellowship. This is a concept the Bible has much to say about…
How Scripture answers "What is Christian fellowship?"
Christian fellowship is established by two or more agreeing6,12,13 to obey (e.g. “fear of“3) God’s word1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,13 – to be “in accord with Christ”12. It is not only the basis for an individual’s fellowship with God1,2,10,11, but also extends to Christians with other Christians. This applies to a local church2,3,4,7,8,9,10 and, by extension, the universal church/brotherhood5,7,11.
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Some other verses that point to or comment upon fellowship are Amos 3:3; Hebrews 3:1; and Ephesians 3:6.
I think a case study would be Acts 9:26-27 and Galatians 2:9.
Great thoughts and adds. Thank you, David!
Those have been added….plus Philippians 1 — another good one just demonstrating the great harmony of scripture.