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NASB | Acts 2:42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:42 They were continually and faithfully devoting themselves to the instruction of the apostles, and to fellowship, to eating meals together and to prayers. |
Bible Question: Is "fellowhip" in this verse indicating fellowship with the Lord, or with other believers? If with other believers, what does one do when other believers do not seem to want to fellowship with you? My husband and I felt led back to the Lord after many years away from the church. We repented and now are in fellowship with the Lord. We then thought that we should be in fellowship with other believers, so we started looking for a church. We found one where the people seemed to welcome us, but after two weeks we realized that there was a war going on in the church, and their welcome was actually one group trying to gain more people than the other group. We have attended services at 4 other churches in our area, and felt about as welcome as a rattlesnake in a schoolyard. My husband has cancer, and life is very difficult for us right now. It's even worse when fellow believers do not show Christ's love. If we cannot fellowship because we are not wanted, is this counted against us by God? If this is the case, then although I was raised a Baptist, I may have to fellowship with the LDS, as they have actually come to my house, offered their love and help, and would welcome us to their fellowship in a heartbeat. |
Bible Answer: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS as you put it) is a non-Christian cult. Yes, you may find them to be nice people, but when they lead you from the truth of God and what His word says, how do they really stack up? Dear, if what you seek is fellowship with man then this is what you will find. Unfortunately, this is not what will bring you peace that only fellowship with God and His people can bring. I'll grant you that the state of the church in America at this time is disturbing. But if what you are seeking is to be served then you are going about it all wrong. It is you that should be seeking to serve the King and His people. Go in among them and point them back to God! For your edification, take a look at this web site for more info on the LDS cult http://www.carm.org/mormon.htm Steve 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (NASB) 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 11:14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 11:15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds. |