The Bible has a lot to say about church and fellowship. There are dozens of passages referencing the value of the church and the importance of getting together with other believers. Understanding the purpose of fellowship is one of the best ways for you to discover how it helps you specifically, and what you want to get from it as you stay close to others who share your faith.

Additionally, it’s important to see how fellowship helps those around you, especially if they’re less fortunate or struggling in some way. You can go out into the world and be their support and their light in a dark time. The church is there for you and for them, and having strong fellowship is a way to show that people who are united in God’s word can get through anything they face together.

The Church is Called to Unity

Unity is a big part of fellowship. The Bible talks about uniting with other believers and focusing on God’s word. It’s important to unite as many people as possible, and show them the value of everyone working together for something more than themselves. When people meet at the church for worship services and other activities, they help bring the congregation together and create a more united church.

Division and arguments have no place in a united church, where everyone is working for the greater good of all involved. It’s important for each member of the congregation to do their part, embracing the entirety of the church and its mission in the world. Spreading God’s word, and making it a part of your daily life, is easier and more joyful with a group.

Fellowship Brings Friendships and Support

Developing friendships that extend beyond the church, and having help and support when needed, are also big parts of fellowship. The Bible wants us to love one another, and treat one another as we want to be treated. When there’s fellowship, there’s an opportunity to get to know others who share the same faith and also want to be connected and supported.

Many people move for jobs and other reasons today, and they might not have family or friends in their new location. But the fellowship of a church community can make all the difference. This fellowship should also extend to those who haven’t yet come to hear God’s word, as the kindness and compassion shown to them can help them see how much God loves them, too.

God’s Kingdom Can Grow Stronger

Fellowship has another benefit, in that it helps the Kingdom of God grow stronger over time. The more people who join in fellowship, the more of God’s children come to Him for comfort and support. They also turn to their fellow congregation members, in order to work with them to build on the promises of God’s word.

Working and building something together helps us draw closer to God and closer to the people around us. As you interact with others in the church, and out in the world, consider the value and importance of fellowship, and the significance of the church in daily life. That can help you reflect on all God’s blessings, and also find new ways to be a blessing to others.