“These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself.

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“These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

Benevolence in the New Testament Church The church in Jerusalem. (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-37). This is not teaching communal property but generosity (Acts 5:4). Regular care for widows (Acts 6:1-6). Qualifications for such regular support (1 Tim. 5:3-16). Relief from one church to the needy saints in another church (Acts 11:27-30). Paul’s efforts to bring relief (Rom. 16:26-27; 1 Cor. 16:1-4).

Principles Regarding Collective Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Limits Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Cooperation Benevolence

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Cooperation Church to church (Acts 11:30) Benevolence

Evangelism in the New Testament Church The first Christians spread the word (Acts 6:7). Sometimes, a preacher spread the word (Acts 8:1-5). Preachers earned their support in different ways. Paul on occasion supported himself (2 Thess. 3:7-9). Other times he accepted support from other churches (2 Cor. 11:7-9; The church is authorized to support preaching of the gospel (1 Cor. 9:4-14). One church may support a preacher working in another area (Phil. 4:15-16).

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Cooperation Church to church (Acts 11:30) BenevolenceEvangelism

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) All People (Acts 8:1-5) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Cooperation Church to church (Acts 11:30) BenevolenceEvangelism

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) All People (Acts 8:1-5) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Cooperation Church to church (Acts 11:30) Church to preacher (Phil. 4:15-16) BenevolenceEvangelism

Principles Regarding Collective Focus The Church “For the Saints” (1 Cor. 16:1) All People (Acts 8:1-5) Limits The church is not to be “burdened” with some things (1 Tim. 5:16) Not church to organization or church to church Cooperation Church to church (Acts 11:30) Church to preacher (Phil. 4:15-16) BenevolenceEvangelism

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”