2. A fact about the meaning of “fellowship”
The four synonyms of koinonia in the
New Testament.
• Philos, which means “related by love for
outward characteristics”.
• Hetairos, meaning a sharer in a common
enterprise.
• Sunergos, meaning a fellow-worker.
• Metochos, a participant.
This is true inner aspect of fellowship may be
seen in verses such as 1 Corinthians 1:9
3. Acts 2:42-47 (NLT)
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to
fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper, and
to prayer.
Act 2:43
A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed
many miraculous signs and wonders.
Act 2:44
And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything
they had.
Act 2:45
They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with
those in need.
Act 2:46
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.
Act 2:47
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
4. Four Practices
•ACTS 2:42
•And they devoted themselves to the apostles'
TEACHING, to FELLOWSHIP, to the
BREAKING OF BREAD, and to PRAYERS.
5. A Generous Ministry
ACTS 2:44-47
• "It is important to underscore that describes a
community of faith that operates in the power of
God's Spirit. The virtues of justice, worship, and
mutuality are not accomplishments of
extraordinary folk. They are signs of the Spirit
within a community of people who understand
themselves as united in purpose and identity?
• Here, fellowship primarily focuses on our spiritual
unity with Christ, an inner relationship.
• Philemon 6, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 2:1-2
6. A Growing Ministry
Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ
• Ephesians 4:12-16
Believers accomplishing THREE goals:
• Unity of faith and full knowledge of God’s Son.
• Be Imitators of Jesus Christ.
• Maturity and Unity are measured to have a
relationship with God
7. May 20, 1961 - Jim Zwerg, the only white male student among a group of
Freedom Riders, knelt to pray as he realized he was about to be attacked at the
Montgomery bus station. The 21-year-old ministerial student suffered a severe
concussion, cracked vertabrae, numerous cuts and bruises, and he lost several
teeth in the attack. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser)
(CNN) -- The mob was already waiting lm 27 James Zwerg by the time the
for
Greyhound bus eased into the station in Montgomery, Alabama.
Looking out the window, Zwerg could see men gripping baseball bats,
chains and clubs. They had sealed off the streets leading to the bus
station and chased away news photographers. They didn't want anyone
to witness what they were about to do.
Zwerg accepted his worst fear: He was going to die today.
Only the night before, Zwerg had prayed for the strength to not strike
back in anger. He was among the 18 white and black college students
from Nashville who had decided to take the bus trip through the
segregated South in 1961. They called themselves Freedom Riders.
Their goal was to desegregate public transportation.
8. Psalm 27
James Zwerg, right, with John Lewis
after the mob attacked them. Zwerg
passed out soon after the photo was
taken.
9. Other resources you may find helpful:
http://www.gotquestions.org/koinonia.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koinonia
http://www.preceptaustin.org/
philippians_13-5.htm#PARTICIPATION
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