Brookfield Church of Christ
Sept 8, 2019 Sun pm 1 Cor 11:17-19
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1 Corinthians 11:17–19 ESV But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.Sharing in the fellowship of God’s love1 John 4:10–12 ESV In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.See also Jn 13:34; Jn 15:12; Eph 5:1–2; 1 Jn 3:10Sharing in the fellowship of a common devotional lifeActs 2:42 ESV And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.Worshiping togetherPsalm 55:14 ESV We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in the throng.See also Ps 42:4; 1 Co 14:26; Eph 5:19; Col 3:16Praying togetherActs 1:14 ESV All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.See also Ac 4:24; Ac 12:12; Jas 5:16Breaking bread together1 Co 10:16–17; 2 Pe 2:13; Jud 12 Love feasts accompanied the Lord’s Supper though these were open to abuse.True fellowship means sharing with those in needHebrews 13:16 ESV Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.See also Ac 20:34–35; Eph 4:28Showing hospitalityRomans 12:13 ESV Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.See also Is 58:7; Heb 13:1–2; 1 Pe 4:9; 3 Jn 8Sharing resourcesDt 15:10–11; Ac 2:44–45Acts 2:44–45 ESV And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.See also Dt 10:18–19 God’s people are to reflect his concern for the needy in society; Mt 25:35–36; Lk 3:11; Ac 4:32–35; 2 Co 8:13–15; 1 Ti 6:17–18; Jas 1:27; Jas 2:15–16Strengthening one another in fellowship togetherBearing with the weakGalatians 6:1–2 ESV Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.See also Is 42:3; Ro 14:1; Ro 15:1; 1 Th 5:14Strengthening the weakIsaiah 35:3–4 ESV Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.”See also Job 4:3–4Encouraging one anotherHebrews 10:24–25 ESV And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.See also 1 Sa 23:16; Ro 1:12; 1 Th 5:11; Heb 13:3Putting the needs of others firstRomans 15:2 ESV Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.See also 1 Co 10:24; 1 Co 10:32–33True fellowship means living in harmony1 Peter 3:8 ESV Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.See also Ro 12:16; Eph 4:2–3; Php 2:1–4; Col 3:12–14God’s Plan of SalvationRomans 10:17 ESV17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.Romans 10:17 ESV So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.Hebrews 11:6 ESV6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.Hebrews 11:6 ESV And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.Luke 13:3 ESV3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.Luke 13:3 ESV No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.1 Timothy 6:12–13 ESV12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession,1 Timothy 6:12–13 ESV Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession,Acts 2:37–38 ESV37 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Acts 2:37–38 ESV Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.Revelation 2:10 ESV10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.Revelation 2:10 ESV Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.1 Corinthians 11:17–19NIV2011
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