Relationship Theology, Remnant, Koinonia

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The Remnant And Koinonia

Recipe For Koinonia:

Love

Humility

Restoration

Forgiveness

Encouragement

= Relationship Theology

Is it possible that “The Remnant Church” should practice, and enjoy, true “koinonia” fellowship; or is this a mere figment of the “mainline Christian” mindset; and a snare in disguise for “true believers?”

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Had to Google that word Overaged, koinonia!

The essential meaning of the koinonia embraces concepts conveyed in the English terms community, communion, joint participation, sharing and intimacy. Koinonia can therefore refer in some contexts to a jointly contributed gift.

The application of koinonia differs from time and place. Consider the koinonia of the early church. Where members shared the wealth on a very personal level. Inviting new believers to come live with them if they were kicked out of their home as a result of joining the church. Selling land and possessions to contribute to the general fund, distributed to the poor among them. Should we live long enough to see the "time of trouble" this may well be a part of our life again! To some degree we are called to do this today, but in the magnitude of what the early church experienced.

Koinonia, today, means to me to gather together with God's people on the Sabbath, in church. To share that time with my brothers and sisters in praising and worshiping God. To partake of the communion. To bring something to the common meal after church. To attend prayer meeting and support the efforts of the body of believers in reaching out to the community. To help the poor, specifically those within the church, but where ever God may lead me to see the need.

Koinonia, it's a good thing. Like ANY good thing, it can become perverted and misunderstood or applied. With God's grace may we find the balance.