1 Corinthians 1:9, 10. 12:18;  Acts 2:42;  1 John 1:3

 

What are your first thoughts when you think of fellowship?

 

- Fellowship is a core value at Gratis.

 

- What is Christian fellowship?  It comes from the word, Koinonia, which means participation, partnership, community, communion.

 

- Christian fellowship begins with a relationship.  1 Corinthians 1:9;  1 John 1:3

 

      - God calls you to participate.

 

- Christian fellowship is shared with fellow believers.  Acts 2:42

 

       - God equips you to participate.  1 Corinthians 12:18

 

- Christian fellowship is hindered by division.  1 Corinthians 1:10

 

     - God instructs us to let there be no divisions among us.

 

    Why?  Because it will hinder our spiritual growth.

               Because it will distract us from our mission - making disciples.

               Because it will hurt our witness to the world.