koinonia
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- noun
- /ˌkɔɪnəˈniə/
- Specialized
- The retreat was a time of deep koinonia among believers, strengthening their spiritual bonds.
- koinonia communion
- expression of koinonia
- concept of koinonia
Examples
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The principle of koinonia is an important lens through which to understand salvation.
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In what ways do Christians obscure the Bible as a sign of koinonia?
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Third, Faith and Order does something new with the concept of "koinonia."
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How might sin in relation to koinonia lead to a healthy middle point?
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How could the experience of our relationship with God be renewed through the theology of koinonia?
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How does the theology of koinonia recast our approach to Christian unity?
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Renewal is about growth in communion; koinonia is about renewal.
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The church is the sign and servant of the triune God's design of koinonia for the whole of creation.
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In the final paragraphs of TCTCV, Faith and Order suggests an image of koinonia.
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The second sentence of the conclusion affirms a "growing consensus" about the excellence of koinonia for ecumenical and interfaith work.
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Synonyms
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A feeling of sharing and close unity among people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Koinonia comes from the Greek root koinos, which means 'common' or 'shared'. It paints a picture of people sharing life and food together, so in Christian use koinonia means close fellowship and community.