Connected To Other Christians

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and

in prayers.” -Acts 2.42

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.” -1 Corinthians 1.9

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

“that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ... But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another,

and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” -1 John

1.3,7

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

1. Fellowship– Fellow citizens - Ephesians 2.19-22– Fellow heirs - Ephesians 3.6– Fellow soldiers - Philippians 2.25– Fellow workers - Philippians 4.3– Fellow servants - Colossians 1.7

We work together as we extend “the right hand of fellowship”

(Galatians 2.9)

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

1. Fellowship2. Brotherhood– 1 Peter 2.17– Jesus said, “Here are My mother and My

brothers! For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” - Mark 3:31-35

– Ephesians 2.19– “the house of God, which is the church

of the living God” - 1 Timothy 3.15

The Bible teaches “togetherness”

1. Fellowship2. Brotherhood3. Membership– Ephesians 1.22-23; 4.25– 1 Corinthians 12.12-27– Romans 12.3-8– When “every part (member) does its

share, causes growth of the body (the church) for the edifying of itself in love.” -Ephesians 4.16

Our responsibilities to other Christians

Attitudes to maintain1. Concern -1 Corinthians 12.25-

26

2. Humility -Philippians 2.3

3. Harmony -Romans 14.17-19

4. Gratitude -1 Thessalonians 1.2-3

5. Cooperate spirit -1 Cor. 12.21

6. Friendliness -Philemon 1.7

7. Meekness -Galatians 6.1

8. Patience -Colossians 3.12-13

9. Forgiveness -Colossians 3.13

10. Love -John 13.34-35

Things to do1. Identify locally -Acts 9.262. Pray -Philippians 1.9-113. Submit -Hebrews 13.7,174. Attend -Hebrews 10.24-255. Give -2 Corinthians 9.6-76. Work -Acts 2.41-477. Maintain unity -Romans

15.5-78. Discipline -2 Thessalonians

3.6-159. Be courteous -1 Peter 4.910. Do “my” part -Colossians

4.17

“For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you,

just as you walk in the truth. I have no greater joy

than to hear that my children walk in truth.” - 3

John 1.3-4

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of

you, always in every prayer of mine making request for

you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now” - Philippians 1.3-5

Does becoming a Christian sound like something that you would be interested in

doing?

If you believe, with all of your heart, that Jesus is the Son of God...

and that he died for your sins, was raised from the dead, and is reigning in Heaven right now...

and are willing to confess your faith in these facts before men...

and are willing to turn away from your sinning...

and will be immersed in water to wash away your sins...

Then you can become a Christian right now!

Will you come as we stand and sing #000?