Fellowship: The Transforming Power of the Body Gathered

In Hebrews 10:24–25, believers are urged not to neglect gathering together, because fellowship is God’s design for spiritual transformation. Like a gym produces physical change through consistent commitment, the church is where believers grow through shared life in Christ. According to 1 John, our fellowship is first with God through Jesus, then with one another. Jesus prayed for our unity in John 17, and 1 Corinthians 12 shows we are one body with diverse, interdependent members. The early church in Acts 2 modeled worship, generosity, and shared life. Through gathering, we spur one another toward Christlike love and beautiful good works, growing together in faith and joy.