Essential doctrines such as the wrath and justice of God and the substitutionary blood-atonement of Christ are omitted. B. Steadfast Continuation in Fellowship. The word here means communion, having things in common or sharing. You do not have to be a Christian to have fellowship with others. There are lodges and clubs and all sorts of unorganized groups who fellowship together.
Military men have a sense of fellowship with others who have served.
Sports enthusiasts have fellowship with each other. Even spectators, fans, have fellowship with each other. But Christians have fellowship of an entirely different kind. We seek to share spiritual life in all its aspects. We have a joy which is imparted by the Holy Spirit.