koinonia
Christian communal bond
Koinonia is a Greek word meaning fellowship, communion, or sharing in common.
In Christian contexts, it describes the spiritual bond among believers—an intimate community united by shared faith and mutual participation in Christ.
The term appears in the New Testament and remains common in theological discussions: The early church was marked by koinonia.
Beyond religious use, koinonia can describe any deep, participatory fellowship.
Kinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
- togethernessState of close connection
- companionshipState of having company
camaraderie · unity · bonding · partnership · mutuality · sharing · participation · cooperation
Trust without proof
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- prayerAddress to deity
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
liturgy · holiness · sanctity · grace · blessing · scripture · discipleship · ministry
State of proximity
- trustConfidence in another
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- transparencyState of being see-through
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
empathy · understanding · tenderness · warmth · affection · confidentiality · accountability · mutual support
brotherhood
Kinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- solidarityUnity among allies
- togethernessState of close connection
companionship · camaraderie · unity · bonding · partnership · mutuality · sharing · participation · cooperation · collaboration
faith
Trust without proof
sacrament · liturgy · holiness · sanctity · grace · blessing · scripture · discipleship · ministry · apostolic
closeness
State of proximity
- trustConfidence in another
- vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
- transparencyState of being see-through
authenticity · empathy · understanding · tenderness · warmth · affection · confidentiality · accountability · mutual support · soul care
koinoniaisolation
Complete separation from others
alienation · estrangement · loneliness · disconnection · solitude
koinoniaselfishness
Excessive concern for oneself
hoarding · greed · private ownership · self-interest · avarice
common, community, communicate, communication, communal, communion