Category Archives: Benevolence

Old Testament Israel and the Benevolent Work of the Church

Author : Keith Sharp Brethren argue that Old Testament Israel was allowed to render benevolent aid to Gentiles and that, if the church cannot give benevolent aid to sinners, it has a lower standard than Old Testament Israel. Old Testament … Continue reading

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Galatians 6:10 – Proof Text or Pretext

Author : Keith Sharp Be careful about using a passage as a proof text. You might “prove” more than you intend. Since churches of Christ in the U.S. began to divide over institutionalism in the ’50s, Galatians 6:10 has almost … Continue reading

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Mainline Churches of Christ – Salvation Army of the Twenty-first Century

Author : Keith Sharp Who doles out enormous amounts of relief to down and out sinners in order get them to hear some preaching and come to church? Why, that’s the Salvation Army of course. That’s the twentieth century answer. … Continue reading

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The Work of the Church

Author : Keith Sharp Introduction The apostle Paul was always thankful for the church in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4). The Lord wants His people, collectively and individually, … Continue reading

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Congregational Benevolence

Author : Keith Sharp Robert Jackson tells how he walked into the dry cleaners one day, and the owner, a long time friend, said, “Brother Jackson, I’ve just got to ask you something. Someone told me a little baby was … Continue reading

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How to Deal with Needs Among Brethren

  Beloved brethren. I write these words because I am truly concerned about your needs. As many of you know, I have raised help for different needs in the past. In some cases, time revealed that there was dishonesty in … Continue reading

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