
Acts 2:42–47 (ESV) — 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Koinonia – Christians
1) It is
Romans 12:4 (ESV) — 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
2) It is
1 Thessalonians 3:12 (ESV) — 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you,
1 Corinthians 11:18 (ESV) — 18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part,
3) The “
4) It is
John 13:34–35 (ESV) — 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
John 15:12 (ESV) — 12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:17 (ESV) — 17 These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
• Fellowship is a
for Christians.
Hebrews 10:24–25 (ESV) — 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Application
2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) — 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Baby Steps: Reflect on your relationships with other believers and be intentional in starting or repairing relationships.
Bold Steps: Participate in a small group - https://thewayoflife.churchcenter.com/groups/life-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollment
First Steps: 1. Surrendering your life to Christ. 2. Baptism 3. Joining a church family. https://thewayoflifechurch.com/connect/
Talk It Out to Walk it Out
Acts 2:42-47 gives a picture of early Christian fellowship. What were the priorities of the believers in this passage?
How does the fellowship in Acts 2:42-47 reflect Jesus’ command to love one another in John 14:34-35?
In what ways does your experience of church or Christian relationship resemble or differ from the fellowship described in Acts 2:42-47?
Why do you think fellowship is essential for spiritual growth and the health of the church?
Jesus said that the world would know we are His disciples by our love for one another (John 14:35). What kind of impact does authentic Christian fellowship have on the world around us?
What practical steps can we take from Acts 2:42-47 to build fellowship in our own group?
What obstacles prevent deeper fellowship in our community, and how can we overcome them?