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

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

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

1. Family relationship with God as our Father: John 17:11, 25

2. Peace of God in a world of turmoil: John 16:33; Phil. 4:4-7

3. Enjoyment of God now and forever: Psalm 16:11

4. Fulfillment of our created and redemptive purposes: Gen. 1:26-27; Eph. 4:20-24

D. The Hindrances to Fellowship with God

1. The neglect of prayer: John 17:1

2. The debilitating power of the flesh: Matt. 26:36-41

3. The hindering power of Satan: John 17:15b; Eph. 6:10-18; Eph. 6:17

4. The alluring power of the world: John 17:15a; 1 John 2:15-17