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# fellowship #
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## Definition: ##
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In general, the term "fellowship" refers to friendly interactions between members of a group of people who share similar interests and experiences.
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* In the Bible, the term "fellowship" usually refers to the unity of believers in Christ.
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* Christian fellowship is a shared relationship that believers have with one another through their relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit.
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* The early Christians expressed their fellowship through listening to the teaching of God's Word and praying together, through the sharing of their belongings, and through eating meals together.
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* Christians also have fellowship with God through their faith in Jesus and his sacrificial death on the cross which removed the barrier between God and people.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Ways to translate "fellowship" could include "a sharing together" or "relationship" or "companionship" or "Christian community."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 John 01:3-4 ](en/tn/1jn/help/01/03 )
* [Acts 02:40-42 ](en/tn/act/help/02/40 )
* [Philippians 01:3-6 ](en/tn/php/help/01/03 )
* [Philippians 02:1-2 ](en/tn/php/help/02/01 )
* [Philippians 03:8-11 ](en/tn/php/help/03/08 )
* [Psalms 055:12-14 ](en/tn/psa/help/55/12 )
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