the Third Week of Advent
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Encyclopedias
Fellowship (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or (κοινωνία ), "joint interest, or the having one common stock. The fellowship of the saints is twofold:
1. With God (1 John 1:3; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 13:14);
2. With one another (1 John 1:7). Fellowship with God consists in knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement in design (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Romans 8:38-39); enjoyment of his presence (Psalms 4:6); conformity to his image (1 John 2:6; 1 John 1:6); participation of his felicity (1 John 1:3-4; Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Fellowship of the saints may be considered as a fellowship of duties (Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18; James 5:16); of ordinances (Hebrews 10:24; Acts 2:46); of graces, love, joy, etc. (Hebrews 10:24; Malachi 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:4); of interest spiritual, and sometimes temporal (Romans 12:4; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16); of sufferings (Romans 15:1-2; Galatians 6:1-2; Romans 12:15); of eternal glory (Revelation 7:9)." (See COMMUNION).
These files are public domain.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Fellowship (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/f/fellowship-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
