• Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel.
    • The gospel is the power of God for salvation.
      • Romans 1:13-16 – Paul was eager to preach because he knew it would bring eternal joy to those who received it with honest and good hearts.
      • Matthew 28:18-20 – Jesus told His apostles to teach all the nations to observe His commandments.
      • I Corinthians 14:26 – Teaching of the gospel, done properly, will edify (if received properly).
      • Matthew 4:23
      • II Thessalonians 1:8 – The gospel is something that can be followed. It is more than just the death, burial , and resurrection of Jesus.
    • Local churches are to provide for the preaching and teaching of the gospel.
      • I Thessalonians 1:6-10 – This church was commended for sounding forth the word of the Lord.
      • I Corinthians 9:9-18 – Paul explains that preachers can get their living from the gospel.
      • Philippians 4:14-18 – Paul thanks the Philippian church for sending him money.
      • II Corinthians 11:7-9 – The Corinthian church should have recognized their obligation to support Paul. He took wages from other churches so that he could serve Corinth.