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Fellowship (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(κοινωνία ), "joint interest, or the having one common stock. The fellowship of the saints is twofold:

1. With God (1 John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 13:14);

2. With one another (1 John 1:7). Fellowship with God consists in knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement in design (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Romans 8:38-39); enjoyment of his presence (Psalms 4:6); conformity to his image (1 John 2:6; 1 John 1:6); participation of his felicity (1 John 1:3-4; Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Fellowship of the saints may be considered as a fellowship of duties (Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; James 5:16); of ordinances (Hebrews 10:24; Acts 2:46); of graces, love, joy, etc. (Hebrews 10:24; Malachi 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:4); of interest spiritual, and sometimes temporal (Romans 12:4; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16); of sufferings (Romans 15:1-2; Galatians 6:1-2; Romans 12:15); of eternal glory (Revelation 7:9)." (See COMMUNION).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Fellowship (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/fellowship-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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