Comments on: The Fellowship of His Body

By: Bettina

Bettina — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:27:56 +0000

Hello, dear Sherry,
I would like to answer some thing you wrote if you don’t mind…

It is not hard to use the gifts outside the “church’ because they are His gifts and we use them whenever HE tells us and shows us where to use them ! That could be anywhere…it has nothing to do with the institutional church. Also the good works are HIS works – the works He shows us not what WE think we should do !
Here is a good example:
You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless ? 21Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. 24You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.!
Here the Lord first TOLD Abraham what to do and Abraham was obedient ! That was the good work !!

Yes we all suffer (loneliness), but always remember: Without suffering there will be no life. A good example is a woman giving birth to a child.
But I want to encourage you: We are the body of Christ and here you can find fellowship and sometimes the Lord also gathers us together at HIS timing !!

I love you sister,
may His peace be with you!!
Bettina

By: Eddie Poh

Eddie Poh — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:11:27 +0000

Greetings, bros and sis, in the love of Jesus. Yes Christ is the head and we the ekklesia, the body of God’s kingdom here on this earth. I read your message, Sherry, and hsvd good news for you. You don’t have to be lonely any more. You can share what Jesus has done for you with others in your neighbourhood and community and start a ‘house church’ in your own home or that of a friend who is a follower of Jesus. You can then start to worship God and fellowship together weekly. The early Christians did this in Acf chapters 2 & 4. Read it for yourself. Check up Felicity Dale’s website on the Internef on how to set up a ‘housechurch’. Bro Chip’s website and conferences is also a good place to interact and fellowship with other followers of Jesus. Finally, you moght want to check up on Myles Munroe’ s ebook on tbe Internet on Kingdom Living Principles, Culture, and Values. As the ekklesia, we continue to support and love one another as we establish the Kingdom of our LORD Jesus on this earth. And thanks again, precious bro, Chip, for your timely article. From Eddie Poh, Singapore.

By: kenneth dawson

kenneth dawson — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:57:08 +0000

well put I cant imagine the topic being stated any more clearly–thanks

By: sherry

sherry — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:49:46 +0000

This is where its very difficult being the body of Christ, one with another, when leaving the man made church. Its very hard to fellowship and use our gifts as a community like Christ wants. I have found no one to fellowship with and to do good works of Christ out side the institutional church. I know the Lord does not want His body to be isolated without coming together for worship and works of the gospel. Every time I talk to those still there, I’m looked down on and people assume I’m mad or in sin or I’m judge mental. I’m very hands on, I enjoy going out and getting together with those in Christ, for prayer, bible study, good works, etc. There are probably people like me in my area, I just don’t know where to find them. I’ve been isolated for over 2 years and the loneliness is terrible. I know the Lord called me away for a reason and I have learn so much, but I crave fellowship with people that understands why I left it all behind.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:28:37 +0000

Good word Chip,may we all come into union with our glorious Head, Christ Jesus. May each of us grow up into Christ in all things Who is the Head, working every member in every function-apostle, prophet,pastor, teacher,etc. and seen as being the function of the Head in and thru the Body. Our purpose is to be the expression of Christ wherever we go and whatever we do or say. We all work in unity altho we have different gifts but the same goal and Purpose in Christ Jesus.

By: Clare Kaegi-Watts

Clare Kaegi-Watts — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:43:45 +0000

I love your analogy of the body being a “symphony”…..we were watching an orchestra the other day playing a Dvorak symphony, and the very same thought crossed my mind – that Jesus is the conductor, and each one of us plays a part that BLENDS with the others – none can “do his own thing” apart from the music (commandments of what and how to play their role) and “individualism” is NOT going to work – it is complete teamwork under the leadership of the Master. ONLY that submission and obedience to HIS commands does the glory of the music come forth to thrill the listener – and the observer. Every now and then one player is asked to perform a small section on his own, but it is to compliment the whole, not glorify himself. Like a Masterpiece painting, each stroke of the brush completes the whole picture. One out of place can ruin the whole picture, one missing likewise. Pride has no place in this – only by humility, submission and obedience, can the glory of God shine forth, and HIS glory shine forth. Hallelujah!

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:32:55 +0000

Because we are a part of the Body of Christ His blood flows when we speak. Life is in the blood and we speak the Word of Life.

Prayer is our immune system and the Angels of God are the white blood cells.

Thank you Chip for being (manifesting) the part that you are.

By: Okiepreacher

Okiepreacher — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:11:22 +0000

Thank you, this was a timely article and I printed so I can study and meditate on it.
Shalom and Gods blessings to you.