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Work of the Church

Work of the Church. Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church. Work of the Church is Limited. Every organization has a limited scope. illus.: Kiwanis, Gates Foundation, Love’s insurance agency. Work of church limited by God.

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Work of the Church

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  1. Work of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

  2. Work of the Church is Limited Every organization has a limited scope • illus.: Kiwanis, Gates Foundation, Love’s insurance agency Work of church limited by God • illus.: 1 Cor. 16:1-2 funds relieve saints Work of Christians is broader in scope • illus.: Gal. 6:9-10; 1 Tim. 5:16 • church cannot necessarily do same work as individuals

  3. Assembly of the Saints Heb. 10:24-25 • next lesson

  4. Evangelism and Teaching Great Commission Purpose: evangelism (teaching) Church is evangelistic Local churches sent out, supported Individuals supported Money (support) direct to person

  5. Benevolence Limited in Scope Secular examples • Kiwanis, Gates Foundation Benevolence of church limited • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 collection for saints Benevolence of individuals broader • Gal. 6:9-10 good to all • 1 Tim. 5:16 family • Ja. 1:27 widows, orphans Church can’t do everythinga Christian can do!

  6. Church Benevolence Jerusalem • Acts 4:34-35 gave money to apostles • Acts 6:1-2 widowed disciples

  7. Church Benevolence Method of Distribution Sending Church Receiving Church Sending Church Receiving Church Denomination Sending Church Receiving Church Convention Sending Church Receiving Church Society Sending Church Sponsoring Church Receiving Church Correct method Jerusalem Antioch • Acts 11:27-30 churches in Judea Incorrect method

  8. Church Benevolence Method of Distribution Correct method Sending Church Receiving Church Incorrect method Sending Church Receiving Church Denomination Sending Church Receiving Church Convention Sending Church Receiving Church Society Sending Church Sponsoring Church Receiving Church Jerusalem Antioch Corinth • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 collection, for saints • 1 Cor. 16:3-4; 2 Cor. 8:19, 23brethren responsible for delivery

  9. Church Benevolence Jerusalem Antioch Corinth • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 collection, for saints • 1 Cor. 16:3-4; 2 Cor. 9:19, 23brethren responsible for delivery • 2 Cor. 8:4; 9:12 for saints

  10. Church Benevolence Jerusalem Antioch Corinth Permanent support of a widow • 1 Tim. 5 qualifications

  11. Should we ever make an exception? God desires mercy, not sacrifice • Matt. 12:1-8 apostles, David, priests innocent Mercy • Matt. 5:7 merciful obtain mercy • Matt. 23:23 mercy is weightier • Ja. 2:13 judgment

  12. Work of the Church Five Lessons on the Lord’s Church

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