Message Notes

(I) THE FEATURE OF THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE LORD JESUS

“…the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9

1. Highlighted

2. Emphasised

a) To remind the people what true fellowship is

b) To ponder the whole idea

c) To deal with problems that may affect it

3. Reference – The original picture of Church fellowship

a) The Church continued steadfastly in fellowship

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42

i) In doctrine

ii) In breaking of bread

iii) In prayer

b) The Church continued daily in one accord

“So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people…” Acts 2:46-47

i) Eating food with gladness and simplicity of heart

ii) Praising God

iii) Having favour with all the people

(II) THE PROBLEMS THAT THREATENED THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH

1. Identifying of problems

a) Divisions ( 1 Corinthians 1:10 )

b) Contentions ( 1 Corinthians 1:11 )

c) Exclusivity ( 1 Corinthians 1:12 )

2. Causes of problems

a) Pride ( 1 Corinthians 1:12 )

b) Wisdom of the world ( 1 Corinthians 1:20 )

(III) THE CALL TO CONTINUE IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE LORD JESUS

1. A call to remember what Church fellowship is

a) Don’t assume it

b) Don’t take it for granted.

c) Don’t neglect it

2. A call to practise fellowship in Christ

“…that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” 1 Corinthians 1:10

a) Same testimony

b) Same mindset

c) Same judgment