Is fellowship with other followers of Christ different than friendship and how?

Question

I would like to start a fellowship group. I do not mean a religion or a church. No, maybe it will be like a church,... a place where people can come and be with other devoted christians. I want to hear some other thoughts on it. I want to know that my life on a daily basis is being "about the Father's business "and I don't want to get tangled up in what the world is doing. I want to see if there are others who feel like this and see the need for fellowship as I do.

Answer 1

Thats interesting that you say that, thursday night I was at a christian college group and its main point of the evening was being "about the Father's business"

But anyways I do see your need for fellowship, It is easy to start friendships with people who you fellowship with, but just going golfing with one of your friends, who happens to be christian doesnt mean its fellowship, but it could be if you made it out that way. It only takes two or more people as we find in the bible.

If your part of a church, see what home fellowship groups they have, or if you have a circle of friends, ask them what they think about starting a prayer group once a week or whatever, and keeping the topic on God.

Im sure you will figure somthing out

Answer 2

Good for you. There are "fellowship" groups and they are different from "friendship". When you are in Christ, your conversation changes and the way you look at things in the world also changes. We practice what the word of God says about everything. And we don't use the world as a reference, only that we are to love them as Christ has loved them and show them the direction to salvation. We still need to know how to get about in the world and share with others. I mean, when you fellowship, you still hear about trials and challenges Christians go through however, a group like this should be able to pray for and direct believers to scripture which will help guide them and direct them so that they are maintained in their joy and not give up. Additionally, groups of this nature can have professionals who are available to help members toward other believers in order to do business and function. The household of faith (believers in Christ) should definitely be loving each other much better than the world. Case in point - I met a young man and we were discussing Jesus and I led him to Christ. He was so happy to be a part of the family of faith. I gave him scripture to read to help him and suggested that he begin attending a church where the word was preached, and not so much 'tradition'. He eventually found a church he liked and we met again. He was now working at a car dealership and I was there to buy a car! Just happened? I don't think so. I believe the spirit of the Lord let us both and in fact, I was able to get a substantial discount because of the fellowship which had begun some time ago. That's how it works. I wish you well in your effort to get this started. It helps people be accountable toward each other and helps you stay strong in the faith when you have others who believe like you.

Answer 3

I dont want to sound flip with this answer... but they already have such places. The are usualy called Churches. If the Church is any good it will be filled with fellowship. If it is not then go find one that is... Or maybe just say at the bad one and make it better.
I would say that there are differences between fellowship and friendship. but lots of room inbetween You can fellowship with friends in a lot of ways you would not with just aquaintences... but you also fellowship with those you only gather with in a church or other religious setting. Our Church has BBQ's all summer in a park. Just small gatherings... but any one in the park is welcome to come on over and have a dog or burger. That is fellowshiping. lots of ways to do it.

Answer 4

well, it depends on the friendships you've had in the past. like, if you've just recently been saved, the friendships that you've had before should be faaar different from the friendships you have now. i say this because the friendships you have now should be a close network of christian friends, and because of that, it's like a fellowship. now i'm not saying that you can't have non-christian friends, that would defeat the whole purpose of spreading the word; what i'm saying is, you're friendships with christians should be much closer now.

i hope this helps

Answer 5

it may appear different... I think however that the fellowship christians have with each other is special because you have something in common... your faith etc... I cherish my relationship with other gay men simply because we Identify with each others... we experience the same hatred from people who claim to follow a loving god but show unacceptance and do not attempt to love andunderstand that we are made by God the way we are and can not chooseto be different than how God made us. So I think the thing that makes relationships so special is just having things in common and knowing that we experience the same trials and tribulations...

Answer 6

You want a Fellowship of Christ.

You don't want a religion or a church.

maybe, it will be like a church

BUT. Devoted Christians will come there. ( a meeting place to come too)

You want to know that your daily life is about God's business

Well...............................................

With a nonreligious group in a nonreligious church setting.

Why would devoted Christians come to this meeting?

answer: I have not a clue. sorry


I'll re-write my answer, if you re-write your question.


.

Answer 7

thats what church is for, worship for God and fellowship for other Christians

Answer 8

I don't see any difference, and I am a Christian. I believe Christians like others do that which they feel is in their own best interest...period!

Answer 9

There shouldn't be any difference

This I believe; http://homelessheart.com/testimony.htm