Here is a list of things the writers of the new testament encouraged people to do when they met together in fellowship. I envisioned this fellowship to be a group of believers who could all come together as joints that supply to the whole. Basically, a place where all of the following could take place. What do you think @Rick Joyner? Pretty much what we do in connect groups. There is a summary in the last paragraph and a shocker at the end 😉 Acts 2:42 – "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." (This was written by Luke around AD 63-70. Luke was a companion of Paul and wrote the book of Acts to provide an account of the early church's history.) 1 Corinthians 14:26 – "What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up." (Written by Paul around AD 55 to the church in Corinth, encouraging proper order and edification in their gatherings.) Hebrews 10:24-25 – "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (The authorship of Hebrews is debated, but it's traditionally attributed to Paul or a close associate, written around AD 60-70. It emphasizes the importance of fellowship in light of Christ’s return.) Colossians 3:16 – "Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts." (Written by Paul around AD 60-62 to the believers in Colossae, encouraging a spirit of worship and mutual teaching.) James 5:16 – "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (Written by James, the brother of Jesus, around AD 45-50. This letter emphasizes practical faith and community support.) Ephesians 5:18-21 – "...be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." (Written by Paul around AD 60-62 to the believers in Ephesus, urging them to live in unity and under the influence of the Holy Spirit in their relationships.) Each of these passages gives insight into the practices and attitudes that should characterize Christian fellowship, with a strong emphasis on worship, mutual support, and edification. Generated with chat GPT

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