Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Beholding Christ’s Glory: Divine Fellowship – Part 1

Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.  John 17:24

A. The Foundations for Fellowship with God

1. The Gospel of the Lord Jesus

a) It is the heart of God the Father: John 17:1-4, Gen. 3:15, Isaiah 53:10, John 3:16

b) It is the work of God the Father, Son, Spirit: Eph. 2:11-22

2. The Calling of God the Father: 1 Cor. 1:9

a) A people given to His Son: John 6:37, John 17:2, 6, 9, 24

b) A people He is not ashamed to own: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Rev. 21:1-4

B. The Practice of Fellowship with God

1. Word-centered: 1 John 1:1-4

2. Trinitarian: Eph. 1:15-20, Eph. 3:14-19

3. Prayer-driven: Luke 5:16, Luke 22:39, Acts 6:1-5

4. Spirit-dependent: Romans 8:26

C. The Blessings of Fellowship with God

D. The Hindrances to Fellowship with God