In light of all this, we want to see that the position we hold in Christ and our membership in His body (this local church) is not something that we should treat casually. We all have casual friendships with others but when it comes to our connections in the church, there should be a deeper bond between us because we have been called into this fellowship. That bond will compel us to care for one another spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially. The Bible uses a unique and specific word to describe this type of fellowship—koinonia.