Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Followup - The New Testament Church (part II)

January 25th, 2011
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A picture of the New Testament Church (continued)

4. Giving

• Generously - 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 9:6-11, Luke 16:13-16
• Weekly - 1 Corinthians 16:1
• To advance the gospel - Philippians 4:14-16, Titus 3:13-14
• To meet the saints’ needs - Romans 15:25-27, Acts 2:44-45

5. Preaching - 1 Timothy 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:2

Work

1. Evangelism - Philippians 2:14-16, Colossians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 1:8, 1 Peter 2:9
   
2. Serving
   • Serving food - Acts 6:1-4
   • Providing clothes - Acts 9:36-39
   • Looking after its orphans and widows - 1 Timothy 5:16, James 1:27
   • Showing hospitality - 1 Corinthians 16:5-6, 3 John 5-8, Hebrews 13:!2
   • 1 John 3:16-17, James 2:15-16, Matthew 25:34-36

Conclusion

That God may be glorified in His church - Ephesians 3:21
Key Phrase: It is about God being glorified in His church