True fellowship - future

1. True fellowship between believers
– Its future fulfilment
Laindon Bible Study Class, 11th July 2018
“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 3 v 3

2. A 3-part series of studies
1. Its
ancient
basis
2. Its present
protection
3. Its
future
fulfilment
True fellowship - ancient basis 2

3. True fellowship - ancient basis 3
1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us,
that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world
knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear
what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we
shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:1-2 (KJV)
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Rev 21:4 (KJV)

4. True fellowship - ancient basis 4
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither
have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath
prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit
searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
1 Cor 2:9-10 (KJV)

5. True fellowship - ancient basis 5
16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and
the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance
was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that
thought upon his name.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day
when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man
spareth his own son that serveth him.
Mal 3:16-17 (KJV)

6. True fellowship - ancient basis 6
14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of
the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Hab 2:14 (KJV)
9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the
earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters
cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9 (KJV)
18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth
wondrous things.
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole
earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
Psalms 72:18-19 (KJV)

7. True fellowship - ancient basis 7
9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD,
they shall inherit the earth.
10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou
shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight
themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 37:9-11 (KJV)

8. True fellowship - ancient basis 8
Psalm 37:22 (KJV)
22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they
that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Malachi 3:18 (KJV)
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the
wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

9. True fellowship - ancient basis 9
Called Redemption Will revealed Eternal fellowship
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ
to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us
accepted in the beloved. Eph 1:3-6 (KJV)
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Eph 1:7-8 (KJV)
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his
good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Eph 1:9 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:10-14 (KJV)
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one
all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according
to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In
whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit
of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the
purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

10. True fellowship - ancient basis 10
Ephesians 1:15-23 (KJV)
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all
the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my
prayers; 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto
you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of
your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his
calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, 19 And
what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to
the working of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised
him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 Far
above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is
named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And hath put all
things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the
name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us
commandment.
24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and
he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit
which he hath given us. 1 John 3:23-24 (KJV)

12. True fellowship - ancient basis 12
Genesis 2:23-24 (KJV)
23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh:
she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave
unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Matthew 19:4-6 (KJV)
4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which
made them at the beginning made them male and female,
5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall
cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God
hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

13. True fellowship - ancient basis 13
4 Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for
thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth,
and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
5 For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy
Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be
called.
6 For the LORD hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and
a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.
7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I
gather thee.
8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting
kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:4-8 (KJV)

14. True fellowship - ancient basis 14
6 And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of
Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon
them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the
LORD their God, and will hear them. Zech 10:6 (KJV)

15. True fellowship - ancient basis 15
Bridegroom had selected his bride to be - they were said to be betrothed to each other
They became dedicated to their future life together - but they would not enjoy it immediately
The bridegroom would then go away to prepare a proper place for his bride
Bride would make sure that her preparation was accomplished
The hour of the groom's arrival was not foreknown by anyone
The bride and her wedding party diligently waited and watched for his appearing
They held their vigil by night with oiled and lighted lamp
His appearance could come at any time
After the ceremony and the marriage supper they went away to their special abode and became
one before the Lord

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9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven
vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come
hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.
10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain,
and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of
heaven from God,
Rev 21:9-10 (KJV)
27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither
whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are
written in the Lamb's book of life. Rev 21:27 (KJV)

17. True fellowship - ancient basis 17
Revelation 7:14-17 (KJV)
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are
they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes,
and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and
night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among
them. 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither
shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and
shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away
all tears from their eyes.

18. True fellowship between believers
– Its future fulfilment
Laindon Bible Study Class, 11th July 2018