Fellowship…What is it Really?

Life Together in the Church:Fellowship…What is it Really?Speaker: Rev. Kelly J. TamScripture: Acts 2 (NLT)The idea of community stems from 2 Biblical truths:1. God is a Trinity2. We are made in the image of God42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[a]), and to prayer.43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity[b]— 47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.—Acts 2:42-47They united into a congregation (v42)They shared to meet each other’s needs (v45)They worshipped together (v46a)They met in homes (v46b)God added to their community (v47)Common devotions in the morning should include Scripture reading, song, and prayer. Different fellowships will require different forms of worship; this is as it should be. A family with children needs a different devotion from that of a fellowship of ministers, and it is no means wholesome for one to be like another or for a company of theologians to be content with a family devotion for children. But every common devotion should include the word of Scripture, the hymn of the Church, and the prayer of the fellowship. —“Life Together” P. 44, Dietrich Bonhoeffer