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Togetherness in Christ

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  • Edgar Andrews

Using Philippians 1 as an example, this article shows that Christians, being the body of Christ, should experience fellowship with one another. True fellowship is found in Christ and in the unity churches have in Christ.

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A Living Member

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  • Bas Luiten

Is it significant if you view yourself as a member of the church? This article looks at what it means to be a member of Christ for our fellowship as church.

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The Holy Spirit and the Communion of Saints

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  • W. Van't Spijker

Through the fellowship with Christ we have fellowship with one another. This article discusses how the Spirit constitutes communion.

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The Heart Knows Its Own Bitterness

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  • J. Jonkman

This article shows that although there is a limit to how well other people can understand what we go through, God has created us in such a way that we can nevertheless still share our joys and sorrows and suffering with one another. It is important that we share our lives with one another in fellowship.

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Who Knows You?

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  • Paul David Tripp

What is true fellowship? Such fellowship, this article explains, is rooted in a true knowledge of one another. This is what will help shape your life in the way of honesty and humility.

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The Architecture of Hospitality

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  • Dirk J. Hart

This article traces some of the history of church architecture. Some of the current trends in church planning are analyzed, with emphasis on the importance of church buildings that encourage fellowship and evangelism.

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Fellowship and Confrontation

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article considers the call for Christians to admonish one another, as an important part of their fellowship.

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Fellowship and Conversation

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  • Mike Riccardi

This article shows how Scripture defines fellowship in the church: it is an objective reality, grounded in one's relationship with the triune God, accomplished by the atoning work of Christ.

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Why Study the Book of Philippians?

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  • Ryan Kelly

This article gives some basic considerations for studying Philippians, which include its emphasis on fellowship.

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Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon – Paul's Joyous Thanksgiving (Philippians 1:3-6)

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  • R. Kent Hughes

In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:3-6. The main focus of these verses is the fellowship between Paul and the believers in Philippi, for which he thanks the Lord.

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Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon – A Particular Joy (Philippians 1:1, 2)

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  • R. Kent Hughes

In this chapter Hughes comments on Philippians 1:1-2. The main focus of this chapter is the fellowship between Paul and the believers in Philippi.

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How We Fellowship with Believers

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  • Gerald M. Bilkes

This article shows how through prayer, encouragement, the Lord's Supper, singing, serving, and coming together, fellowship with believers can be kept.

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Every One for Himself?

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  • G. J. van Middelkoop

Individualism, subjectivism, and consumerism threaten the communal nature of church life. Church community and fellowship does not destroy the individual; rather, it is through the community that the individual experiences himself and his potential. Diversity in the body of Christ points to the relationship of the individual to the community.

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1 John 5:5-7 - Fellowship in God’s Light

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  • Willem B. Slomp

This article on 1 John 1:5-7 is about God as our light and fellowship being made possible through him.

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Discouragement

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  • Daniel Kleyn

Every believer will face some form of discouragement in his life. This is a fact. However, how should believers deal with discouragements? This article provides some answers to this question. Prayer, "positive thinking", God’s refreshing visits through His Spirit, and the gift of fellowship with other believers are the cure for discouragement.

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Don't Go to Church!

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  • Thomas E. Tyson

This article discusses the true definition of the church, as well as the chief characteristics of the church: holiness and fellowship.

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Communion of Saints

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  • Douwe G. J. Agema

This is an overview of what it means to be a communion of saints. This article gives the scriptural basis for fellowship in the church, and also looks at what certain creeds say on this topic.

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The Half Has Not Been Told!

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  • Timothy J. E. Cross

The appearance of heaven and the new earth cannot be fully expressed in words. We will not realize its full glory until we ourselves experience it. The future of a believer involves a life of fellowship with God, glorifying and enjoying Him forever.

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How to Spend the Sabbath Profitably

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  • Donald MacDonald

The author looks at the importance of the observance of the Sabbath. Fellowship with God is central to the Lord's Day. The author discusses what observance of the Lord's Day means.

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What Familiarity Must Not Breed

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  • Maurice Roberts

"There should be more spiritual excitement in us when we meet a Christian." The author of this article looks at the beauty of real fellowship and communion between Christians.

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Through Love Be Servants

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  • W. Pouwelse

What is real freedom? This article explains that freedom is to serve each other through love. In fleshing this out, the author discusses the importance of listening in fellowship, the home visits of the elders, equality in the church, suffering injustice, and being content in the church.

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Kisses and Covenant Blessings

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about the holy kiss and fellowship in the church. The author looks at passages like Genesis 27:27, Matthew 26:49, 2 Corinthians 13:12 and also discusses unity and love in the Lord's Supper.

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Worthy of Full Acceptance

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  • Cornelis Trimp

This article is about the trustworthiness of Scripture and the opposition against the gospel, especially with regard to suffering.

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Nothing, Without Love

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  • Keith Davis

This article is about the love of God and love in the church fellowship. 1 Corinthians 13 is also discussed.

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How Warm Is Your Church?

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  • James Visscher

This article is about real fellowship in the church.

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The Beauty of Reformed Fellowship

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  • Parker Williamson

This article looks at fellowship and the doctrines of creation, the fall, redemption and sanctification.

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Christ – The Lover of Our Souls

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about our fellowship with Jesus Christ, experiencing the love of Christ and being far from the love of Christ.

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Heaven – The Home of Saints

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article is about heaven as place: a place of holiness, a world of glory, perfect fellowship and a world of love.

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The Fellowship of Saints

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  • Maurice Roberts

In this article on the fellowship between Christians, the author discusses some of the hindrances of this fellowship, and how to promote this communion of saints.

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Intimacy in the Organized Church

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  • Nelson D. Kloosterman

This article is about the question if there is real fellowship and intimacy in the organized church, or if home churches are a better option.

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New Perspectives on the Church and Charismatic Gifts?

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  • J. W. Maris

This article talks about the life and work of the Triune God to restore the fellowship with man. This relationship with man is recognized in faith and grace. The author then looks at what the charismata is, and the misuses of these charismata in churches.

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Conflict in Church

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  • Jack Moesker

This article gives the reason why there are sometimes conflict in the church. Knowing what your own role in these tensions and conflicts are, is very important. The author looks at the church as a diverse group of people, as a normative fellowship and the factor of cooperation in the church.

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Sing a New Song!

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article is about singing as a special way to thank God. It looks at the importance of the Psalms, but also at why we need to sing a new song to the Lord. Singing also brings us into fellowship with other believers.

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1 John 1:3 - An Apostolic Church

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  • Eric Kampen

This article on 1 John 1:3 is about having fellowship with God and one another through the witness of the apostles.

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Lonely in the Church

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  • James Visscher

This article is about the problem of loneliness in the church. Is the church characterized by concern about fellowship, love and true community?

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Marriage and Communion

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  • Peter S. MacDonald

This article is about marriage and the relationship of the Trinity. The author also looks at marriage in Genesis 2, marriage and fellowship, and equality and submission in marriage.

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Philippians 2:3-4 - Humility and the Communion of Saints

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  • Richard E. Pot

This article on Philippians 2:3-4 is about the importance of humility (versus selfishness) for church unity and good fellowship.

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Jesus did not seek to shame a person through the exposure of his sin. Where sin is recognized, love remains silent. Adolf Schlatter
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