‘Fellowship.’
a) Romans 15:24; Psalm 55:14; 1 John 2:25. Is to be enjoyed.
b) Genesis 5:22-24; 6:9; 1 John 3:24. Can be had with God.
c) Luke 2:44. Is a part of the life of the Believing community.
d) Acts 2:42. Was very much an important part of the first Church.
e) Acts 2:47. Can be numerically added to by the Lord.
f) 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 2:27-28. We are called into it with Jesus Christ.
g) 1 Corinthians 10:20 Should not be had with demons.
h) 2 Corinthians 6:14; 1 John 1:6. Cannot be had between light and darkness.
i) 2 Corinthians 8:4; Galatians 2:9. Can also be a part of ministry to the Believers.
j) 2 Corinthians 13:14; Philippians 2:1. Can also be had with the Holy Spirit.
k) Ephesians 5:11. Should not be had with the unfruitful works of darkness.
l) Philippians 1:5. Believers’ fellowship is in the Gospel.
m) Philippians 3:10. Can be had with the sufferings of Jesus.
n) 2 Peter 2:13; Jude 1:12. Can include meals.
o) 1 John 1:3; 2:24. Believers’ fellowship should also be with the Father and the Son.
p) 1 John 1:7. Is in the Light of God.
(This QT reminds me of the meaning and importance of Fellowship)
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‘Real Reconciliation Between Believers.’
Genesis 33:1-20.
a) Genesis 33:1-2. Can initially cause us a little fear.
b) Genesis 33:3. Must be done in humility.
c) Genesis 33:4. Should be done in love, not duty.
d) Genesis 33:5-7. Should include all family members if possible.
e) Genesis 33:8-11. Can include giving of gifts.
f) Genesis 33:12-15. Leads to agreement.
g) Genesis 33:16-20. Gives freedom without obligation to all concerned.
(This Second one shows me the result of Real Reconciliation Between Believers)
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Chris.
Reconciliation can only be done in Love, not duty. If the only reason that we attempt to reconcile with another Believer is because someone has told us to reconcile then it is not going to work. Real reconciliation comes from our heart and is done in humility and love.
