Fellowship

However, what would happen to their fellowship? Because of the action of the son, their fellowship has been broken. What must the son do to restore their fellowship? The son must go to his father, admitting he is wrong and asking for forgiveness.

Let us relate this illustration to our relationship with God. Our relationship with God, our Father, is permanent. We are His children. This relationship will never change. But when we sin and do things that are displeasing to God, our fellowship with Him is broken. So in order for our fellowship with God to be restored, we must admit to Him that we have been wrong and accept His forgiveness.

We can illustrate the difference between our relationship and our fellowship with God using three circles (illustrated on the next page).

Read 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:1. Examine each circle to see which one has both a relationship and fellowship with God. Write the answers in the corresponding blanks.