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A Comparison (15:42-44)

A Comparison (15:42-44). Introduction, 1 Co.16. Now concerning… (7:1, etc.) Chapter divisions: Contribution for poor saints, 1-4 Paul’s travel plans, 5-9 Timothy and Apollos , 10-12 Exhortations, 13-14 Instructions: (Paul’s visitors), 15-18 Final farewells, 19-24.

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A Comparison (15:42-44)

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  1. A Comparison (15:42-44)

  2. Introduction, 1 Co.16 Now concerning… (7:1, etc.) Chapter divisions: • Contribution for poor saints, 1-4 • Paul’s travel plans, 5-9 • Timothy and Apollos, 10-12 • Exhortations, 13-14 • Instructions: (Paul’s visitors), 15-18 • Final farewells, 19-24

  3. Benevolence, 16:1 • Long-standing condition, Ac.2, 4, 6 • Oppression, Ja.2:6; 5:1-6 • Persecution, Ac.6-8 (1 Th.2:14) • Famine, Ac.11:27-30 • Churches of Galatia (power of example) • Galatians: example for Corinthians • Corinthians . . . for Macedonians • Macedonians & Corinthians for Romans (2 Co.8-9; Ro.15:26)

  4. Church treasury, 16:1-2 • Collection (1-2): “the act of collecting contributions, especially those involving voluntary response” – L-N • First day of week (when they assemble) • One way to raise funds: each Christian gives as prospered, 2 • Three ways to use funds: • Benevolence, 1 Co.16 • Evangelism, 1 Co.9; 2 Co.11:8; Ph.4:15-16 • Edification, 1 Co.14

  5. Exhortations, 16:13-14 As an army in the field, they must be… 1. Alert, not asleep, 11:30; 15:34 2. Steadfast, not fickle, 15:2, 58 3. Courageous, not childish, 13:11; 14:20 4. Strong, not weak, 4:10; 8:7; 11:30 5. United, not selfish, 3:1-3; 13:1-7

  6. Holy Kiss, 16:20 • Five references: Ro.16:16; 2 Co.13:12; 1 Th.5:26; 1 Pt.5:14; here • At end of letters; personal greetings • “Tell X I said hello” • No passage calls it “the” holy kiss • Ct. the breaking of bread • “A” handshake (not “the”) • Several greetings: Lk.10:5-6; 7:46; Ga.2:9; Ac.20:1 • Principle: 1 Co.9:20-22; 1 Tim.5:10

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