Fellowship: Organic

July 18th, 1975
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Summary

Lance discusses Romans chapter 12, emphasizing the importance of presenting ourselves as living sacrifices to God and the need for transformation through the renewal of our minds. He highlights the principle of organic fellowship, which is vital for the body of Christ. Lance warns against the dangers of organizationalism, which can stifle the life of the church. He explains that true fellowship cannot be structured or systematized; it must arise organically from the life of Christ within believers. The church is an organism, not merely an organization, and its growth comes from the life of God flowing through its members. Lance stresses that the key to experiencing this organic life is through dying to self, which allows for the resurrection life of Christ to manifest. He encourages believers to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance rather than relying on human-made structures. Ultimately, Lance calls for a deeper understanding of the need for spiritual life and the importance of dying to self to foster genuine fellowship and growth within the church.

Outline of Main Points

  1. Introduction to Romans chapter 12
  2. Importance of living sacrifices and mind renewal
  3. Principle of organic fellowship
  4. Dangers of organizationalism
  5. True fellowship as an organic expression
  6. Need for dying to self for resurrection life
  7. Role of the Holy Spirit in church life
  8. Conclusion: Seeking spiritual life over human structures
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