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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Fellowship

Community and Fellowship in the Bible

Community and Fellowship in the Bible

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Being a part of a local community of believers is an essential aspect of being a disciple of Jesus and growing in Christlikeness.

Partnership in the faith

Partnership in the Faith – Philemon 1:6

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We share a partnership in the faith with other believers. And that partnership, or koinonia, should enable each of us to grow in our faith.

As Iron Sharpens Iron

As Iron Sharpens Iron – Proverbs 27:17

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Iron sharpens iron is true for knives. But it is also true for believers. We need to spend time together, sharpening one another.

two are better than one

Two Are Better Than One – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

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The words of Ecclesiastes here are very important: "Two are better than one." If I am alone, who will help me if I fall and cannot get up?

spending time together

Spending Time Together – Discipleship 102

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One of the most important things we can do as believers is to spend time together. To edify, encourage, and positively influence each other.

Can a believer with with God apart from a community of other believers?

Can I Walk with God Alone, Apart from Other Believers?

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Is it possible to have a living relationship with God apart from being an active member of a local church body? I don't believe so.

better is one day in your courts

Better Is One Day In Your Courts – Psalms 84:10

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Where is your favorite place? Join the psalmist in proclaiming to God, "better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere."

love one another

1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)

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Love as mutual affection is good. But even better is to love one another with a selfless love that seeks the best for others, and the harmony of the body.

They devoted themselves

They Devoted Themselves – Acts 2:42

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What can we learn from the earliest church? They devoted themselves to the Word, to prayer, and to fellowship. What would happen if we did that today?

Relating to people

Instructions for Relating to People – Titus 3:1

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Rules for life! Paul gives us in this short passage some instructions for relating to various groups that we come into contact with.

Encourage one another

Encourage One Another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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As fellow members in the body of Christ, we should be actively involved in the lives of our fellow members. Be an encourager and a builder.

Thanking God for You – Philippians 1:3-6

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I have been a believer for 50 years now. God has brought many fellow believers into my life. And I thank God for each of you.

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