Description
This class is a study of the role of individual Christians and local churches in benevolence, helping those in need. Led by misguided emotions, many local churches and teaching and practicing many things against the new Testament teaching regarding benevolence. They feel good about what theyu are doing and many are helped but is their work authorized by the Lord according to His Word? Instead of trusting in our own wisdom and emotions, let us trust in the Divine guidance of God’s Word so we might please Him above all.
Main Points In This Class
The Individual Christian, The Local Church and Benevolence
- What is benevolence?
- Individual Christian and benevolence
- The local church and benevolence
- The New Testament says nothing about…
The Individual Christian And Benevolence
- Provide for our families
- Provide for needs of other Christians
- Provide for needs of our neighbors, lost and saved
The Local Church And Benevolence
- Local church benevolent work authorized
- Local church cares for own members
- Local church cares for saints in several local churches
- Several local churches care for saints in one local church
The New Testament Says Nothing About…
- Individual and local church obligations are the same
- Local church meeting needs of non-Christians
- Benevolence used as tool for evangelism
- Local churches supporting benevolent organizations
- Local churches sending money through a sponsoring church
By Gary Hunt
