Fellowship & Doctrine

Acts 2:40-42, Corinthians 1 13:14
2 Things were outstanding about the early Church; their doctrind and their fellowship.

I: Doctrine of Apostles: Teachings.
1. Jesus the Son of God.
2. Death, burial, and resurrection.
3. Forgiveness of sin without works.
4. Baptism and Lords supper.

II: Fellowship:
1. This word used in a marriage contract between husband and wife where they agree to a joint participation in the necessaries of life.
2. The key idea is “Partnership,” a possession of things in common.
3. The early churches had fellowship in:
a. Contribution. Romans 15:26.
b. Distribution. Corinthians 2 9:13.
c. Communication. Phil 6.

III: Essentials of Fellowship.
1. New Testament Truth or Teaching.
2. Size doesn’t make a Church.
3. Love essential.
4. Discipline essential.