- The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel at home. (I Corinthians 9:1-14
- The local church is authorized to support the preaching of the gospel away from home. (II Corinthians 11:8-9
- Some people argue that Thessalonica and Berea sent wages to Paul via Philippi.
- The truth of the matter:
- Philippians 4:15-16 - Philippi sent wages to Paul
- II Corinthians 11:8-9 - Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea sent wages to Paul.
- The truth of the matter:
- Central organizations for evangelism are not authorized - period.
- Is this scriptural?
- Individuals contributing to a common fund to support a preacher.
- Yes, the local church can fulfil that role.
- Is this scriptural if it is not a local church?
- No. God specified the arrangement through which this is to occur.
JJ
September 16, 2012
For further study, see also:
evangelism
Institutionalism
local church
preaching
sponsoring church
supporting preachers
work of the church
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