‘Good Men Handling The Money.’
2 Corinthians 8:18-22.
These anonymous men were to help Titus on his journey and they were responsible for handling the financial matters and gifts of the Churches.
a) 2 Corinthians 8:18. The first brother was praised in the Churches. He had a good reputation.
b) 2 Corinthians 8:19. He was chosen by the Churches for this matter.
c) 2 Corinthians 8:20. He was there also to help Apostle Paul so that Paul did not handle the finances and therefore be open to accusation.
d) 2 Corinthians 8:21. Everything needed to be honourable in the sight of God and people.
e) 2 Corinthians 8:22. The second man was diligent by reputation and took his responsibility seriously.
(This QT reminds me that in stewardship of Mission giving there needs to be Good Men Handling The Money)
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‘The Sound Local Church.’
Romans 1:7.
a) Is local – serving the local community where they are.
b) Is Beloved of God.
c) Are called to be saints. (They are not there yet – but they know and are living in their calling)
d) Receives Grace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
e) Receives Peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
(This Second one gives me a glimpse into The Sound Local Church)
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Chris.
The sound local Church needs to be local. The first area of outreach and care needs to be in the immediate locality of the Church. All the mission activity of the Church is first proven in the immediate locality. For the local Church to be effective, Biblical and meaningful it has to have a good reputation in the immediate locality.
