Little Red Book Ministry

C. We are all part of the Church
While we may be of different denominations and attend different churches (with a small ‘c’), all Christians are part of the same Church (with a capital ‘C’). That is we are all part of the body of Christ. Romans 12:4–5; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Colossians 3:15

“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Ephesians 4:3–6).

IV. Issues to Break Fellowship Over
There are certain issues which require you to consciously and purposely avoid any kind of fellowship with other Christians. If it is just a matter of differences of opinion, we have pointed out that arguing may not be a good idea. However, you can still have some form of fellowship with argumentative people. We are speaking here of people who are into open and known sins of a major nature.

A. The specifically stated issues over which to break fellowship
“But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat” (1 Corinthians 5:11).

The stated cases here are as follows:
1. Fornication
2. Covetousness
3. Idolatry
4. Railing (loud arguing or brawling)
5. Drunkenness
6. Extortion