Paul’s final letter is 2 Timothy. The last two chapters, in particular, speak into the hostile environment in which his first readers found themselves. 3.1-5 describe ‘terrible times,’ in which most people will pursue ungodliness in many ways. Yet, amidst this ungodliness, legalism (a form of godliness) finds a home. This strange and contradictory environment… Read more »
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The New Testament practice of giving
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 »
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 »