Furthermore, the definition of fellowship which can be gleaned from Scripture is the only definition sanctioned by God, and the only fellowship which will carry any weight in judgment. There are books devoted to the biblical doctrine of fellowship, so the following is obviously only an abbreviated examination of this topic. It is this writer's firm conviction and understanding of Scripture that biblical fellowship must be established and maintained with God, and with those who are in fellowship with God. Further, man is wholly unauthorized to redefine fellowship or extend it to those outside the scope of the biblical definition. The beginning of one's familiarity with God, a relationship with him, or understanding what God requires of mankind lies with faithful and regular consultation with the inspired Word of God.
Implementation follows consultation.
Faithfulness culminates consultation and implementation, and will result in a heavenly hereafter with God. Yes, it is not only desirous, but necessary that the New Testament church, regardless of in which century it exists, practice biblical fellowship. This is not an optional, but an obligatory matter. Whatever God requires of his creation is possible. It is equally true that discipleship is a condition of fellowship.