We are well into our third week of The Purpose Driven Life. And this week we are learning our second purpose in Christ, which is fellowship. Prior to starting the PDL, God had us studying on fellowship. So instead of recapping, I believe it is more appropriate for me to follow-up on what we have learned and find out what you have been doing to foster Christian fellowship.
As described in the book, we are created by God to belong to a local church family. It's through our relationship with Christ's church that we find our purpose and are given the opportunity to cultivate our gifts and talents. If you are not a part of a local church family, I strongly encourage you to connect with one. No church will be absolutely 'perfect' for you, since we are all imperfect people. However, you should find a place where you can receive God's Word, and grow into maturity by serving your fellow brothers and sisters.
We are told in the book of John that we show ourselves to be Christ's disciples by our love for one another. Pastor Warren points out in his book that the bible uses the phrase 'one another' over 50 times in the New Testament. That means there are a lot of commands we would not be able to follow if we didn't belong to a church family.
What are some of the ways you have forged lasting fellowships? Maybe you've connected with a small group, or you have committed yourself to a new church. Whatever it is, we would love to know. I find it a blessing connecting with all of you via this email, our online blog, and our group discussions each week. And I truly believe that it is building fellowship as we all get to know each other and discuss how to better serve Christ and His family.
Until next week...
As described in the book, we are created by God to belong to a local church family. It's through our relationship with Christ's church that we find our purpose and are given the opportunity to cultivate our gifts and talents. If you are not a part of a local church family, I strongly encourage you to connect with one. No church will be absolutely 'perfect' for you, since we are all imperfect people. However, you should find a place where you can receive God's Word, and grow into maturity by serving your fellow brothers and sisters.
We are told in the book of John that we show ourselves to be Christ's disciples by our love for one another. Pastor Warren points out in his book that the bible uses the phrase 'one another' over 50 times in the New Testament. That means there are a lot of commands we would not be able to follow if we didn't belong to a church family.
What are some of the ways you have forged lasting fellowships? Maybe you've connected with a small group, or you have committed yourself to a new church. Whatever it is, we would love to know. I find it a blessing connecting with all of you via this email, our online blog, and our group discussions each week. And I truly believe that it is building fellowship as we all get to know each other and discuss how to better serve Christ and His family.
Until next week...
So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
~Romans 12:5 (NIV)
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I try to keep up with people from previous churches I've attended. And I'm committed to a new church now for 4 months. This is how I keep fellowship with the saints. I have that book PDL, I will have to catch up with you.
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