The people of God are expected to be generous. The OT contains many references to providing for the poor, being hospitable, etc. These are evidence of generosity. Ancient Jewish culture was well-known for its hospitability. In contract, Gentiles lacked this, so Paul needed to teach, in particular, the Corinthian Church. The NT refers frequently to… Read more »
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Training and releasing of leaders
Notes based on the words of Roland Allen The context of Roland Allen’s classic book Missionary Methods is his missionary work to the ‘third world,’ as an Anglican missionary. His experience is therefore quite different from where I live and serve. However, he looks beyond the ‘received wisdom’ of his day and found much to… Read more »
Grace – Appearing
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,… Read more »