9 Characteristics of Biblical Fellowship

1. Authenticity - share our true feelings

2. Mutuality - encourage each other

3. Sympathy - support each other

4. Mercy - forgive each other

5. Honesty - speak the truth in love

6. Humility - admit our weaknesses

7. Courtesy - respect our differences

8. Confidentiality - not gossip

9. Frequency - make group a priority

"We understand what love is when we realise that Christ gave His life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers."

-1 John 3:16-

p/s. taken from "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.