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Its primary missions are spiritual in nature: 1) supporting men to teach the gospel to a lost world – ; – and 2) to edify its own members – ; .
But, there is also a secondary mission: providing for the unmet material needs of the saints.
Where does the church have this duty?
It is important to remember that human logic does not answer this question.
I) Purpose of the local church
Our saving fellowship is vertical through Christ, not horizontal through a local church – ;
So, what is the purpose for local churches?
In the beginning it appears to be spontaneous from the desire to be with others who share this faith –
But it is clear that there is a God-designed order, a pattern for local churches – ;
This pattern is to do what cannot be done by individuals alone, like collective discipline, appointment of leaders, financial support of preachers and shepherds
II) Help those of its own
Early church did so through its leaders (apostles) – ;
Widows were also taken care of – ; – which tells us the early church did so a regular basis, but secondary to its main mission
III) Help other Christians whose local churches cannot meet their needs
Poor in Jerusalem during famine – – sent from church to the elders of the other church (for proper distribution, not for general use)
Poor among the saints in Jerusalem – – for the poor saints, not every work (building projects) of the Jerusalem church – – supplied the needs of saints, not every work or every needy person of the world
“Collection”, not “contribution” – – emphasizes this is a work of the collective group, not individuals
Singular “gift” – – use of “churches” demonstrates it is a collective action, not the work of individuals
IV) What is not the duty of the church
Support of all orphans and widows – – written to individuals
Support of all needy – – also written to individuals
Support of those who have family or other support –
No Bible authority for these “good works” of local churches
Concl: When we study these passages, we learn that: 1) This is a secondary (as needed) purpose of the local church and, 2) It (as well as all work of the church) is authorized by God in specified patterns.
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