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Contributed by Phil Spadaro
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Tuesday, 03 January 2006 |
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In the matters of fellowship and breaking of bread we do not do so
well. Our fellowship is conditional beyond what is scriptural for
separation. Our relationships are narrow. Opinions and race many times
define with whom we interact and to what degree. With those we are like
and agree, we fellowship and break bread, but this is not the standard
the Word puts forth. Galatians 2:12 says, “Before certain men came from
James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he
began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he
was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group.” Peter was
rebuked by Paul for his behavior. The book of Romans is a study in
unity despite (deep) differences. Some even use the argument of
autonomy to avoid fellowship with others (3 John 1:9). Fellowship is
not our strength, yet.
The noble task of restoring New Testament Christianity is not easy.
However, the restoration process is filled with miracles and wonders. I
am in awe every time God’s hand moves to help us better understand the
Apostles’ teaching and implement biblical practices. I am in awe of
being part of a community of believers who care about God’s will and
the welfare of their brothers and sisters. I am in awe when I get on my
knees and talk to the Almighty Creator. I am in awe of those being
saved by the grace of God and the blood of the cross.
Let us continue in our love of the Word and prayer. Let us repent in
our conditional fellowship. Let us continue to be in awe of what God is
doing. Let us continue to see people immersed for the forgiveness of
their sins and restored to a relationship with our Father in Heaven.
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