1 What Is Fellowship The 6 Greek Words Translated Fellowship 1.2841 koinoneo { koy-no-neh’-o} Verb...

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What Is Fellowship

The 6 Greek Words Translated Fellowship

1. 2841 koinoneo { koy-no-neh’-o} Verb 82. 2842 koinonia { koy-nohn-ee’-ah} Noun 20 3. 2844 koinonos { koy-no-nos’} Noun 104. 3352 metoche { met-okh-ay’} Noun 15. 3353 metochos { met’-okh-os} Adj 66. 4790 sugkoinoneo { soong-koy-no-neh’-o} verb 3

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2841 koinoneo { koy-no-neh’-o}


from 2844; TDNT - 3:797,447; v

AV - be partaker 5, communicate 2, distribute 1; 8

GK - 3125 { koinwnevw }

1) To come into communion or fellowship with, to become a sharer, be made a partner2) To enter into fellowship, join one’s self to an associate, make one’s self a sharer or partner

Enhanced StrongÆs Lexicon, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1995.

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Used 8 Times In Scripture

1. Romans 12:13 – Distributing to the necessities of saints

2. Romans 15:27 – Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things

3. Galatians 6:6 – Let him that is taught… communicate unto him

4. Philippians 4:15 – No church communicated with me

5. 1 Timothy 5:22 – Neither be partakers of other men’s sins

6. Hebrews 2:14 – As the children are partakers of flesh and blood

7. 1 Peter 4:13 – As ye are partakers of Christ’s suffering

8. 2 John 11 – He that giveth him greeting Is partaker of his evil deeds


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Spiritual Or Carnal?Romans 12:13

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality. 1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

Galatians 6:6

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

Romans 15:27

27Yea, it hath been their good pleasure; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things.


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Spiritual Or Carnal?Philippians 4:15

And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;


Hebrews 2:14

Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.)

1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.


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Spiritual Or Carnal?

1 Peter 4:13

but insomuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice with exceeding joy.


2 John 11

for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. 1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

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2841 koinoneo { koy-no-neh’-o}Application

Distributing to the necessities of saints

Gentiles partakers of spiritual things

Let the taught communicate unto him No church communicated with me

Neither be partakers of other men’s sins

Jesus was partakers of flesh and blood

Ye are partakers of Christ’s suffering

He that giveth him greeting Is partaker

Romans 12:13

Romans 15:27

Galatians 6:6

Philippians 4:15

1 Timothy 5:22

Hebrews 2:14

1 Peter 4:13

2 John 11

Church providing for its own needy

Shared in Israel’s spiritual heritage

Individual can support preaching Church supporting Paul’s preaching

Appointing unqualified elder

Through death defeated Satan’s power

When we suffer as Christians

Support and comfort one teaching error

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2842 koinonia { koy-nohn-ee’-ah}


from 2844; TDNT - 3:797,447; n f

AV - fellowship 12, communion 4, communication 1, distribution 1, contribution 1, to communicate 1; 20

GK - 3126 { koinwniva }

1) fellowship, association, community, communion, joint participation, intercourse1a) the share which one has in anything, participation1b) intercourse, fellowship, intimacy

1b1) the right hand as a sign and pledge of fellowship (in fulfilling the apostolic office)

1c) a gift jointly contributed, a collection, a contribution, as exhibiting an embodiment and proof of fellowship


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1. Acts 2:42 – They continued steadfastly in the Apostles doctrine and Fellowship2. Rom. 15:26 – Macedonia and Achia made a certain contribution for the saints3. 1 Cor. 1:9 – God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son4. 1 Cor. 10:16 – The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ5. 1 Cor. 10:16 – The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ6. 2 Cor. 6:14 – Be ye not unequally yoked…For what fellowship hath light with darkness7. 2 Cor. 8:4 – And take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints8. 2 Cor. 9:13 – They glorify God for…and for your liberal distribution among them 9. 2 Cor. 13:14 – The communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen10. Gal. 2:9 – They gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship11. Eph. 3:9 – I preach…to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery12. Phil. 1:5 – I thank my God…for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now13. Phil. 2:1 – If…any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of Spirit 14. Phil. 3:10 – That I may know Him…the power of His resurrection…fellowship of… suffering15. Philemon 6 – I thank God…that the communication of thy faith may become effectual16. Heb. 13:16 – But to do good and to communicate, forget not…with such sacrifices God is 17. 1 Jo. 1:3 – What we have seen and head declare we…that you have fellowship with us18. 1 Jo. 1:3 – And truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ19. 1 Jo. 1:6 – If we say we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth20. I Jo. 1:7 – But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?

Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.


1 Corinthians 1:9

God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

Romans 15:26

For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem.


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?1 Corinthians 10:16

The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a communion of the body of Christ?


2 Corinthians 8:4

beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints:


2 Corinthians 6:14

Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?


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seeing that through the proving of you by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of your contribution unto them and unto all;


Galatians 2:9

and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision;

2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Ephesians 3:9

and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things;


Philippians 2:1

If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,


Philippians 1:5

for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now;1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Philippians 3:10

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death;


Hebrews 13:16

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.


Philemon 6

that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?1 John 1:3

that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us: yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ:


1 John 1:7

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.


1 John 1:6

If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:


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2842 koinonia { koy-nohn-ee’-ah} Application

Apostles doctrine and FellowshipMade a contribution for the saintsUnto the fellowship of His SonCommunion of the blood of ChristCommunion of the body of ChristWhat fellowship hath light with darkFellowship of ministering to saintsFor your liberal distribution amongCommunion of Holy Spirit Gave the right hand of fellowshipWhat is the fellowship of the mysteryFellowship in the gospel If any fellowship of Spirit The fellowship of his sufferingThe communication of thy faith But to do good and to communicateThat you have fellowship with usFellowship with the Father and Son If we say we have fellowship with himwe have fellowship with one another

Acts 2:42Rom. 15:261 Cor. 1:91 Cor. 10:161 Cor. 10:162 Cor. 6:142 Cor. 8:42 Cor. 9:132 Cor. 13:14Gal. 2:9Eph. 3:9Phil. 1:5Phil. 2:1Phil. 3:10Philemon 6Heb. 13:161 John 1:31 John 1:31 John 1:61 John 1:7

Continued fellowship in worshipContributed to needy saintsGod called us in fellowship with

GodChurch shares in Jesus’ bloodChurch shares in Jesus’ bodyNo fellowship with sinParticipating in support of saintsDistribution to needy saintsCommunion of work of H.S. in wordSpiritual associationFellowship of Gentiles with JewsPhilippians sharing in the gospelEvidenced by being like mindedChristians share in Jesus sufferingThrough the knowledge of gospelIndividuals to share and do goodIn gospel have fellowship. Apost.In gospel have fellowship w FatherIn gospel have fellowship w JesusIn gospel have fellow. W each other

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2844 koinonos { koy-no-nos’}


from 2839; TDNT - 3:797,447; n m

AV - partaker 5, partner 3, fellowship 1, companion 1; 10

GK - 3128 { koinwnov" }

1) a partner, associate, comrade, companion2) a partner, sharer, in anything

2a) of the altar in Jerusalem on which the sacrifices are offered2a1) sharing in the worship of the Jews

2b) partakers of (or with) demons2b1) brought into fellowship with them, because they are the authors of heathen worship


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1. Matthew 23:30 – We would not have been partakers

2. Luke 5:10 – Which were partners with Simon

3. 1 Corinthians 10:18 – Partakers of the altar?

4. 1 Corinthians 10:20 – Ye should have fellowship with

5. 2 Corinthians 1:7 – As ye are partakers of the sufferings

6. 2 Corinthians 8:23 – He is my partner and fellowhelper

7. Philemon 17 – If thou count me therefore a partner

8. Hebrews 10:33 – Ye became companions of them

9. 1 Peter 5:1 – And also a partaker of the glory

10. 2 Peter 1:4 – Be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Matthew 23:30

and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we should not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.


1 Corinthians 10:18

Behold Israel after the flesh: have not they that eat the sacrifices communion with the altar?


Luke 5:10

and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.


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But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have communion with demons.


2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any inquire about Titus, he is my partner and my fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, they are the messengers of the churches, they are the glory of Christ.


2 Corinthians 1:7

and our hope for you is stedfast; knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also are ye of the comfort.


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Philemon 17

If then thou countest me a partner, receive him as myself.1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

1 Peter 5:1

The elders among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:


Hebrews 10:33

partly, being made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, becoming partakers with them that were so used.


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2 Peter 1:4

4whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in that world by lust.


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2844 koinonos { koy-no-nos’} Application

Matthew 23:30 We would not have been partakers Not partake of shedding prophets

Luke 5:10 Which were partners with Simon Partners in fishing business

1 Cor. 10:18 Partakers of the altar? Israel shared in altar by sacrifices

1 Cor. 10:20 Ye should have fellowship with Sacrifice Idols = fellowship demons

2 Cor. 1:7 As ye are partakers of the sufferings Were sharers in Paul’s suffering

2 Cor. 8:23 He is my partner and fellowhelper Titus was Paul’s partner in gospel

Philemon 17 If thou count me therefore a partner Philemon was Paul’s partner

Heb. 10:33 Ye became companions of them Became sharers with the persec.

1 Peter 5:1 And also a partaker of the glory Peter was a partaker of glory

2 Peter 1:4 Be partakers of the divine nature Gospel makes partakers of divine

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3352 metoche { met-okh-ay’}


from 3348; TDNT - 2:830,286; n f

AV - fellowship 1; 1

GK - 3580 { metochv }

1) a sharing, communion, fellowshipEnhanced StrongÆs Lexicon, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1995.

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• 2 Corinthians 6:14 – What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness

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2 Corinthians 6:14

14Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness?


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3352 metoche { met-okh-ay’}Application

2 Cor. 6:14 What fellowship hath righteousness We have no partnership with idols

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3353 metochos { met’-okh-os}


from 3348; TDNT - 2:830,286; adj

AV - partaker 4, partner 1, fellow 1; 6

GK - 3581 { mevtoco" }

1) sharing in, partaking2) a partner (in a work, office, dignity)


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1. Luke 5:7 – They beckoned unto their partners in the other boat

2. Hebrews 1:9 – With the Oil of gladness above thy fellows

3. Hebrews 3:1 – Partners of the heavenly calling

4. Hebrews 3:14 – We are made partakers of Christ

5. Hebrews 6:4 – Were made partakers of the Holy Ghost

6. Hebrews 12:8 – Whereof all are partakers


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Luke 5:7

and they beckoned unto their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.


Hebrews 3:1

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, even Jesus;


Hebrews 1:9

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Hebrews 3:14

for we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end:


Hebrews 12:8

But if ye are without chastening, whereof all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.


Hebrews 6:4

For as touching those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,


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3353 metochos { met’-okh-os}Application

Luke 5:7 They partners in the other boat Peter, James, John Fishing Partners

Heb. 1:9 The Oil of gladness above thy fellows Jesus shared in flesh with man

Heb. 3:1 Partners of the heavenly calling We are partakers of heavenly calling

Heb. 3:14 We are made partakers of Christ We are partakers of Christ in Gospel

Heb. 6:4 Were made partakers of the Holy Ghost We are partakers of H.S. in Gospel

Heb. 12:8 Whereof all are partakers Children are partakers of discipline

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4790 sugkoinoneo { soong-koy-no-neh’-o}


from 4862 and 2841; TDNT - 3:797,447; v

AV - have fellowship with 1, communicate with 1, be partaker of 1; 3

GK - 5170 { sugkoinwnevw }

1) to become a partaker together with others, or to have fellowship with a thing


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1. Ephesians 5:7 – Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works

2. Philippians 4:14 – Ye have well done, that ye did communicate with

3. Revelation 18:4 – That ye be not partakers of her sins


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Spiritual Or Carnal Purpose?Ephians 5:7

Be not ye therefore partakers with them;1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

Revelation 18:4

4And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come forth, my people, out of her, that ye have no fellowship with her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues:


Philippians 4:14

14Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.1901 American Standard Version, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1994.

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Application

Eph. 5:7 Have no fellowship with the unfruitful Do not be partakers with sons of disobPhil. 4:14 That ye did communicate with Phil. Shared with Paul in his affliction Rev. 18:4 That ye be not partakers of her sins Come out from nations not part. In sin

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Which Of These Words Authorize

• Ball Teams Connected To The Church• Gymnasium’s Church Owned Or Operated• Church Day Care Centers• Kitchen’s Owned Or Operated By Church• Church Owned Or Operated Fellowship Halls• Play’s Performed On Church Property• All Carnal Activities Held On The Lord’s Property

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If These Are Authorized Works For The Church

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All The Passages That Authorize Such Carnal Things

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Conclusion Of All 48 Passages

• Only two passages used in a carnal association• Both deal with partnership in a family business• Neither passage can be applied to the church• No passage authorizes church to provide the carnal• No connection of church to anything carnal• The church is a spiritual organization with a spiritual work• The call of God is a spiritual calling not a carnal one

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The Work Of The Church

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The Church Building Is Holy

37 hagiazo { hag-ee-ad’-zo}

from 40; TDNT - 1:111,14; v

AV - sanctify 26, hallow 2, be holy 1; 29

GK - 39 { aJgiavzw } & 420 { ajnaswv/zw }

1) to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow2) to separate from profane things and dedicate to God

2a) consecrate things to God2b) dedicate people to God

3) to purify3a) to cleanse externally3b) to purify by expiation: free from the guilt of sin

3c) to purify internally by renewing of the soulEnhanced StrongÆs Lexicon, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1995.

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The Church Building Is Holy Cont.

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Physical Things Made Holy By Association To God

• Matt 4:5 – Jerusalem

• Mark 6:20 – John The Baptizer

• Luke 1:70 – The O.T. prophets

• Acts 7:33 – Ground where Moses stood

• Romans 12:1 – Our bodies

• Rom. 16:16 – Our greeting of Christians

• 1 Timothy 2:8 – Lift holy hands

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