fellowship
(1.) With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement with his designs (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Rom. 8: 38, 39); enjoyment of his presence (Ps. 4:6); conformity to his image (1 John 2:6; 1:6); and participation of his felicity (1 John 1:3, 4; Eph. 3:14-21).
(2.) Of saints with one another, in duties (Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 12:1; 1 Thess. 5:17, 18); inordinances (Heb. 10:25; Acts 2:46); in grace, love, joy, etc. (Mal. 3:16; 2Cor. 8:4); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (Rom. 12:4, 13; Heb. 13:16); in sufferings (Rom. 15:1, 2; Gal. 6:1, 2; Rom. 12:15; and in glory (Rev. 7:9).
Source: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
I love fellowships.
As long as its fellowship with church brethrens, I like it. Even if I may not be exactly close to any of them. Even though I may not know what they are talking about, what secrets they share, what programmes they have later.....
But I guess, knowing that we are all of God and for God, this is a beautiful thing to me. And knowing that God watches over us is another wonderful thought! We need no words to bridge the gap between each other.
And I usually dun mind just listening and observing people. And if they are church brethrens, wouldnt it be even better? Hopefully, I can understand these people better and care for God's flock better.
Im glad they asked me out. Cos' I usually murmured why I am excluded from such fellowships. :P Today's prayer was good too. May God continue to strengthen me in the spirit.
(2.) Of saints with one another, in duties (Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 12:1; 1 Thess. 5:17, 18); inordinances (Heb. 10:25; Acts 2:46); in grace, love, joy, etc. (Mal. 3:16; 2Cor. 8:4); mutual interest, spiritual and temporal (Rom. 12:4, 13; Heb. 13:16); in sufferings (Rom. 15:1, 2; Gal. 6:1, 2; Rom. 12:15; and in glory (Rev. 7:9).
Source: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
I love fellowships.
As long as its fellowship with church brethrens, I like it. Even if I may not be exactly close to any of them. Even though I may not know what they are talking about, what secrets they share, what programmes they have later.....
But I guess, knowing that we are all of God and for God, this is a beautiful thing to me. And knowing that God watches over us is another wonderful thought! We need no words to bridge the gap between each other.
And I usually dun mind just listening and observing people. And if they are church brethrens, wouldnt it be even better? Hopefully, I can understand these people better and care for God's flock better.
Im glad they asked me out. Cos' I usually murmured why I am excluded from such fellowships. :P Today's prayer was good too. May God continue to strengthen me in the spirit.
