1. Worship:
- Definition: Worship is an action, an attitude, and a service that takes place in the presence of God.
- Greek Words: The Greek words for worship include "proskyneō" (to worship), "sebazomai" (to fear or revere), and "latreuō" (to serve or perform religious service).
- Scriptural References: Worship involves actions such as teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayers (Acts 2:42-47). It also involves an attitude of reverence and devotion (Psalm 40:6-10, Micah 6:6-8, John 4:19-24).
- Service: Worship is also seen as service to others (Hebrews 10:2, James 1:27, Romans 12:1-2)
- Presence of God: Worship takes place in the presence of God, as illustrated in Revelation 4:1-6 and Isaiah 6:1-8.
2. Fellowship:
- Definition: Fellowship (Greek: "koinōnia") means to share in common. It is something we have, not something we do.
- Scriptural Examples: Fellowship is translated in various ways in the Bible, such as participation (1 Corinthians 10:16), sharing (Philemon 4-6), and partnership (Hebrews 10:33-34).
- Who We Have Fellowship With: We have fellowship with other Christians, Jesus, and God through the Holy Spirit and shared suffering (1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Philippians 3:10, 1 John 1:3-4).
Worship and fellowship are integral parts of being a Christian, involving both actions and attitudes that honor God and build up the church community.
