2. Fellows of god together in christ
“… He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind of intention of His will,…”
Ephesians 1:5

3. Christ’s calling and pattern is exemplified in Christians’ sharing spiritual activities.
> Acts 2:42; 11:26; 20:7
> They worshipped together. They worked together teaching.
> Unique, personal connection which God fashioned between brethren

4. Fellows of God are members of one another in the body of Christ.
> The Lord adds the saved to His body, His church (cf. Gal. 3:26; Acts 2:41, 47; 1 Cor. 12:13). > Proving the will of God includes judging rightly the members-of- one-another fellowship (Romans 12:1-5). Calls for “sound judgment”… Calls for genuine interests and endeavors shared and contributed (vs. 6-21)…

5. The function of each member of Christ’s body is for the benefit of those sharing the body’s oneness.
> All in Christ belong to the same one body (cf. Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; Eph. 5:27). Now spiritual relatives and heirs (cf. Gal. 3:28-29). > Members are intricately connected in their mutual and common allegiance to Christ and are striving together to care harmoniously (1 Corinthians 12:12-14).

6. The function of each member of Christ’s body is for the benefit of those sharing the body’s oneness.
> Members are intricately connected in their mutual and common allegiance to Christ and are striving together to care harmoniously (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). God placed members… (v. 18) Be healthy, functioning members… (vs ) Share and contribute care… (vs )