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The Church's Role in Supporting the Needy and Preachers: Biblical Foundations

This exploration examines how the Church aids those in need within its congregation and beyond, featuring examples from the early Church in Jerusalem. It highlights the practice of believers selling possessions to support the apostles and providing for widows. Additionally, it discusses the Church's financial support for preachers working locally and in other areas, with insights from Paul's ministry and teachings. Key references include Acts, Romans, and 1 Timothy, illustrating the importance of communal support and pastoral care in the Christian community.

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The Church's Role in Supporting the Needy and Preachers: Biblical Foundations

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  1. When the Church Helps I. The Church Helped Needy Saints. A. Within the Congregation — Example of the church in Jerusalem. 1. Sold possessions and laid the proceeds at the apostles’ feet (Acts 4:32-37). 2. Supported widows (Acts 6:1-6). a. Paul’s qualifications for widows supported by the church (I Timothy 5:3-16). B. In Other Places — Example of relief for churches in Judea. 1. Carried by Paul & Barnabas to the elders (Acts 11:27-30). 2. Several churches participated (Romans 15:25-27; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4).

  2. When the Church Helps II. The Church Supported Preachers. A. Working In Other Places — The Example of Philippi (Philippians 4:14-19). B. Working Locally — Paul’s Teaching to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 9:1-16). 1. Although he didn’t accept support from them he could have. 2. While in Corinth he was supported by brethren in other places (2 Corinthians 11:7-9). 3. Elders who labor in the word can also be supported (1 Timothy 5:17,18).

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