All in Fellowship

Genuine

Visiting Chinatown in New York City is an interesting experience. While some tourists are attracted to this neighborhood for the authentic cuisine, most visit to purchase brand-name merchandise. Oakley sunglasses, Rolex watches, and Coach purses are available at only a fraction of the cost; in fact, one could likely purchase one of each for under $100. There is only one problem; they are fake! Buyers are well aware that their purchases are cheap knockoffs of the original, which is part of the fun many have in their purchase. Still, owners of these brand names do not have the same level of enjoyment; the name and reputation they have worked hard to build are exploited and placed on something of inferior quality.

Two Fellowships

In 1 John 1 John describes his fellowship with God as one dependent upon his walking “in the light” of God’s truth. He had learned of Christ, first hand, and then wrote this truth for our benefit; so that we may have the same kind of fellowship he had, i.e., fellowship with God. There is no fellowship with God for those who walk in darkness — error and sin.