Comments on: There’s Fellowship And Then There’s Fellowship

By: The Assembling of the Church | Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part 2

The Assembling of the Church | Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part 2 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:02:00 +0000

[...] I pointed my readers to Lionel’s (from “A Better Covenant“) post called “There’s Fellowship and Then There’s Fellowship.” Lionel suggests that a three-tier fellowship (some closer than others) will create or [...]

By: The Assembling of the Church | Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part 1

The Assembling of the Church | Fences Make Good Neighbors – Part 1 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:02:02 +0000

[...] post (and following discussion) by Lionel Woods (at “A Better Covenant“) called “There’s Fellowship and Then There’s Fellowship.” In his post, Lionel recognizes that there are different levels of fellowship and [...]

By: Javetta

Javetta — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:59 +0000

Steve-
That is a VERY valid and GREAT point! I am stuck in a situation now where a believer wants us to have a mutual inner circle relationship with one another (we used to but I broke it off and now she wants it back), but this person has proven time and time again that they are not trustworthy.

Am I bound by Scripture to enter back into that kind of relationship with that person?

By: Steve Scott

Steve Scott — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:08:06 +0000

Alan and Lionel,

Alan asked what sets the boundaries for the different levels of fellowship. One answer for me is in trustworthiness of the other to deal with my life problems. This can also mean the level to which the other person is able to understand my problems, regardless of their character.

By: Joe Miller

Joe Miller — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:31:27 +0000

sounds good to me brother. I hope you find peace, fellowship and joy in your fellowship

By: Alan Knox

Alan Knox — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:29:02 +0000

Lionel,

I pray the same thing. But, I also recognize that I create boundaries without even realizing that I’m doing it. I’m trying to be more intentional at breaking down those boundaries or not creating them in the first place.

-Alan

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:41:06 +0000

Alan,

I think it all about allowance, those who allow us in and those we allow in, I pray that those boundaries are not sinful in my life or yours, any thoughts?

By: Lionel Woods

Lionel Woods — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:40:29 +0000

LC,

Thanks for the words of encouragement and I pray that it helps your family and me in our pursuit of Christ!

By: Alan Knox

Alan Knox — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:04:08 +0000

Lionel,

There are certainly people with whom we will have closer relationships. Some people we will not know as well. The question for me is this: what sets the boundaries between your different levels of fellowship?

-Alan

By: Larry Cochran

Larry Cochran — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:09 +0000

Brother Lionel,

I love this model. It covers those who may be in transition as well as those who may be established locally. We have some how begun to bind ourselves to the confines of the local only and not the entire body worldwide. We need all levels of connection in order to survive. I thank you for you words and works in the Lord. I am sure that this will help me on my journey with my family as we run this race of faith. Again, great post.