by Ray Viola | Jul 30, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
The Greek word Koinonia contains within it the meaning “fellowship” or “sharing”. One of the most vital elements of Christian development is when the saints meet together. Of course we gather in our larger corporate settings for worship and study of Scriptures, but it...
by Ray Viola | Jul 16, 2026 | Contemporary Christianity
Hebrews 3.12,13 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 10.23-25 Let us...
by Ray Viola | Jul 2, 2026 | Devotionals
1 Corinthians 1.9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The Father has designed that our fellowship with The Lord Jesus is to be a loving one. A love that is humble, gracious, fulfilling and fully submitted to...
by Ray Viola | Nov 8, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
This morning we are talking about the importance of fellowship. First of all, what does the word fellowship mean? The English word “fellowship” is a translation of the Greek word koinonia. The exact definition of that word according to Strongs concordance reads as...
by Ray Viola | Aug 24, 2025 | Devotionals
As we near the end of the wonderful epistle of Romans, we are once again confronted with the fact that the deepest theological truths are not only meant to be practical, but the source of meaningful relationships (1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 1:3). The body of Christ is...