1. The Social Gospel I. Christian Interaction in the New Testament. A. New Testament Christians spent time with one another outside of the assembly (Acts 2:46). 1. Jews and Pagans had religious functions which involved eating for hunger as acts of worship. B. Collective church support of widows (Acts 6:1,2).

2. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper. A. The Problem (I Cor. 11:17-20): 1. Not waiting for each other. 2. Observing a common meal and not a memorial. A. The Problem (I Cor. 11:17-20): 1. Not waiting for each other. 2. Observing a common meal and not a memorial. The Social Gospel

3. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper B. The Result (I Cor. 11:21,22): 1. Some went without eating while others were filled. 2. Those with nothing were shamed. 3. Contempt for the church was displayed. The Social Gospel

4. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper. C. The Clarification: The Lord’s Supper is a memorial. (I Cor. 11:23- 26). The Social Gospel

5. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper. D. The Solution (I Cor. 11:33,34) : 1. When the memorial is eaten wait for one another. 2. Eat “at home” for hunger. The Social Gospel

6. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper. E. Modern Application: It is not the work of the church to host and sponsor general common meals for social interaction of the members.It is not the work of the church to host and sponsor general common meals for social interaction of the members. The Social Gospel

7. II. The Corinthian Abuse of the Lord’s Supper. E. Modern Application: It is not the work of the church to sponsor common meals as a tool of evangelism. Individuals should be hospitable to all, but that is not the work of the church.It is not the work of the church to sponsor common meals as a tool of evangelism. Individuals should be hospitable to all, but that is not the work of the church. The Social Gospel

8. III. Definition of Terms. A. “Fellowship.” Gr. koinonia (  ) - “Fellowship, association, community, communion, Joint-Participation, intercourse” (Thayer, p. 352). The Social Gospel

9. III. Definition of Terms. A. “Fellowship.” Luke 5:10; Matthew 23:30 Luke 5:10; Matthew 23:30 “Fellowship in the Gospel” (Philippians 1:5; cf. I John 1:3; Acts 2:42; I Cor. 10:16; Rom. 15:26; II Cor. 8:4; 9:13 & Hebrews 13:16). “Fellowship in the Gospel” (Philippians 1:5; cf. I John 1:3; Acts 2:42; I Cor. 10:16; Rom. 15:26; II Cor. 8:4; 9:13 & Hebrews 13:16). The Social Gospel

10. III. Definition of Terms. B. “Love-Feasts.” Gr. agape (  ) - “1. Affection, good-will, love, benevolence. 2. Love-feasts.” (Thayer, p. 4) Jude 12; cf. II Peter 2:12-14. Jude 12; cf. II Peter 2:12-14. The Social Gospel

11. III. Definition of Terms. 1. It is not clear if the term “love-feast” refers the Lord’s Supper or a common meal outside of the assembly. 2. The Bible never makes a clear distinction of something it calls the “Lord’s Supper” in contrast to what it calls the “Love Feast.” 3. Paul clearly commands a separation of the memorial and meals for hunger. The Social Gospel