Keep the Meaning And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 Recommended Reading - Hebrews 10:19-22 Several hundred years ago, the English word "seminary" was used to describe a garden plot -- a place where seeds were planted and sprouted. That meaning is no longer in use. Today, a seminary is where young men and women enroll to be trained for various kinds of Christian ministry (a place to nurture and grow young ministers). The use and meaning of some words can change without harm; the original meaning of other words should never change. "Fellowship" is a biblical word, but its meaning is often diluted if not changed outright. It comes from the Greek koinonia, a word that means "commonality or oneness." Fellowship never meant "have doughnuts and coffee," although sharing meals together can be an expression of oneness and unity in faith (Acts 2:46). But the expression should never be mistaken for the underlying reality. The deepest dimension of fellowship is the oneness we have with God Himself and the Lord Jesus Christ. It is amazing to realize that, by being one with Christ, we are one with God. Only by being one with God can we be one with each other. "Fellowship with Christians is for the sake of fellowship with God." - J. I. Packer Read-Thru-the-Bible - Micah 5-7
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