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The New Testament Church 2017 The Work of the Church - Benevolence

Benevolence Examples The church CAN be involved in benevolence! It is a legitimate work of the church BUT, there are limits! This is an emotional issue!

Benevolence Examples Acts 6:1-4 Acts 11:27-30 Romans 15:25-26 Passages about the church and benevolence Acts 2:44-45, 5:32-37 Acts 6:1-4 Acts 11:27-30 Romans 15:25-26 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 2 Corinthians 8-9 (8:1-4, 9:6-13) 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Benevolence Examples Benevolence within a local church Brethren in Jerusalem – Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37 Acts 6 – 7 men appointed 1 Timothy 5:16

Church at Antioch of Syria Benevolence Examples Antioch sends to Judea Acts 11:27-30 Jerusalem Church at Antioch of Syria $ Joppa Lydda Brethren of Judea Acts 11:27-30 Judea had exhausted resources Relief sent by each according to his ability (29) They chose Paul and Barnabas (Messengers) (30) Sent directly to elders of congregations (30)

Needy saints in Jerusalem Benevolence Examples Relief to Jerusalem Rom. 15, 1 Cor. 16, 2 Cor. 8-9 Corinth Needy saints in Jerusalem $ Thess. Philippi Brethren of Jerusalem Years later, Paul’s 3rd journey Romans 15:22-27 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 2 Corinthians 8-9

Benevolence Examples Brethren of Jerusalem Each congregation acted independently Each congregation raised its own funds (1 Corinthians 16:1-2) Each congregation chose how (and who) their gift would be delivered (1 Corinthians 16:3-4, 2 Corinthians 8:19,23)

Benevolence Examples Brethren of Jerusalem No sponsoring church or human organization Money sent directly to the need (Rom. 15:26-27)

The Pattern of Benevolence Churches in NT NEVER engaged in general benevolence 1 Timothy 3:15, Romans 14:17 Consider Acts 6:2-4 General benevolence addressed: Family, 1 Timothy 5:8 Government, Romans 13 Individuals, James 1:27, Gal. 6:10, Matthew 25:31-46

The Pattern of Benevolence Benevolence was never used as a means to evangelize! John 6:26-27 Acts 3:1-9 It was always to brethren Always when other efforts exhausted – 1 Timothy 5:16

The Pattern of Benevolence It was always temporary – needs were not created and then funds sought Churches maintained their autonomy and independence No organizations or sponsoring churches

The Pattern of Benevolence There IS a difference between the work of the individual and the church! Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 5:4; 1 Corinthians 11:22, 34; 1 Timothy 5:16 Sometimes justification for churches in general benevolence is taking passages like Galatians 6:10, James 1:27, etc. and applying it to the church. Context to individuals

The good intentions of these works are not questioned The PATTERN in scripture is! Where is the authority?