Fellowship, koinonia, relates to sharing what we have in common, which is our life in Christ. God’s Word provides reasons we should prioritize such community with one another and it also gives results of making fellowship a priority.
3 Biblical Results of Making Fellowship a Priority
1) We have unity among believers when we base it on what we have in common in Christ.
… if any common sharing (koinonia) in the Spirit … then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. (Phil. 2:1-2)
2) We develop gratitude and a genuine love and concern for one another that leads us to pray for them.
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership (koinonia) in the gospel … (Phil. 1:3-8)
3) That love for one another makes us a more effective witness to the world around us.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (Jn. 13:35)
These results are listed in the Church Purpose Ministry Manual which looks at fellowship as one of the ways we fulfill our purpose to love people. The manual also provides some questions to reflect on about how you are doing at making fellowship a priority.
Learn More: Resources for Fellowship