OTHER CHRISTIANS
Lesson #9
- List two primary aspects of your relationship with other Christians:
A. Family; brothers and sisters in Christ (Romans 8:29, I John 3:1-3, Romans 9:8, Hebrews 2:9-12)
B. Functional; fellow laborers in service in Christ (I Corinthians 3:5-10)
2. List four responsibilities you have toward other Christians and give a scripture reference that best defines each point.
A. We pray for each other (I Thessalonians 1:2-3, II Timothy 1:3)
B. We minister to each other
1. Physically (Romans 12:13)
2. Entire body (Acts 11:27-30)
3. Spiritually (Galations 6:1-2, Romans 15:1-2, Hebrews 13:3)
C. We encourage and edify one another; build-up (I Thessalonians 5:11)
D. We are serving one another with humility (Phillippians 2:3-4)
3. List four attitudes you should have toward other Christians and give
a scripture reference that defines each point:
A. You should love them. (I John 3:14-16, I Peter 4:8)
B. You should be patient with them. (Romans 15:5-7)
C. You should be sensitive to their needs. (I John 3:17-18, James 2:15)
D. You should be forgiving of them. (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13)
4. What does the term “fellowship” mean?
It is the sharing of life and ministry with other believers through the
person of the Lord Jesus Christ. Not fellowship with non-believers, he
or she is not going to be able to understand your problems or give you
the right answer.
5. The essential elements of true biblical fellowship are not just physical
matters, but pertain to the essence of the common life and mission we
share.
6. List five areas of true fellowship and give a scripture reference for each:
A. Prayer (II Corinthians 1:11)
B. Faith (Romans 1:12)
C. Ministry (II Corinthians 8:4, Galations 2:9)
D. Suffering (Phillipians 3:10, I Peter 4:13 & 5:1)
E. Doctrine (Acts 2:42, Romans 16:17)
7. List four character qualities needed in the Christian’s life in order to
participate in true fellowship with other believer’s:
A. Humility (Phillipians 2:3-8)
B. Honesty (Ephesians 4:25, II Corinthians 4:2)
C. Love (John 13:35, Galations 5:13-15)
D. Hospitality (Titus 1:8, Acts 2:42, 46-47)
8. True or False:
A. True biblical fellowship is based on exact doctrinal beliefs. True
B. True biblical fellowship is possible with a lost person. False
C. We must have fellowship with Jesus Christ before we can have true
fellowship with other Christians. True
9. In the event another Christian offends you, list three principles which should
govern your actions in attempting to resolve the matter:
A. Take directly to the party.
B. Take a mature believer with you.
C. Take it to the church (Pastor). (Matthew 18:17)
10. In the event your brother refuses to help resolve a problem, what should you
do?
Go to the Pastor.
11. Briefly explain the primary purpose of this lesson.
It explains the special relationship which you now have with your
spiritual family and how the body of Christ operates as a family.
