Christian Fellowship

Dear Victorious,

We often hear and read about Christian Fellowship. It seems that fellowship is an often used term in Christian culture. But what does it really mean? How is it really achieved?

Tom G. - DeSoto, TX

Dear Tom,

Christian fellowship means people who are united in relationships. It is that simple. You don't accomplish a Christian fellowship when you get a bunch of Christians together. Rather it is accomplished when those Christians enter into deep relationships with each other. They love one another. They bear each other's burdens. They rejoice with each other. They worship together. They know each other intimately and care for each other deeply.

Real Christian fellowship has several important dynamics. I can think of three though that we should pay particular attention to:

1. Our fellowship is grounded in the testimony of God's Word. Without this underlying strength, togetherness is impossible. Aside from God's truth we are not really capable of unity.

2. Christian fellowship is mutual. It depends on the unity of all believers. If any party does not commit to and work for this unity, the fellowship is not possible.

3. True fellowship is both spiritual and social. And it is renewed daily. It is made possible only through a living relationship with Christ. In other words, as we relate to Christ, so will we relate to other Christians.