What did Apostle Paul mean by "Gifts" in 1 Corinthians 16:3? - Samuel Machado
As you read: You shall find the answer to "SAINTS according to Scripture, GIVING in CHRIST and the Method behind to take the epistles across Churches"
Glory to Christ alone!
Amen!
Shalom,
Samuel Machado
JESUS Loves You the Way You Are!
Judges 6:24
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From: Samuel Machado <samrapid22@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: What did Apostle Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 16:3?
To: richter2711 <richter2711@gmail.com>
Cc: Joshua C <josh233@gmail.com>, John Philip John Franklin <johnfranklinj@gmail.com>, sarath rayudu <Sarath.b.rayudu@gmail.com>, Alfred Mathew <Alfred.Mathew@lntinfotech.com
The Context is crystal clear about the Collection made for the Saints. When we say SAINTS,
It doesn't mean "Saints" according to Catholic Church.
It means the "Believers and Followers in Christ" who lived in the City of Jerusalem.
The Church of Christ which needed assistance in the days of famine and troubled times.
In all assumption, It was the famine which came to pass as the Prophet predicted. Earlier our LORD had revealed the Church about the coming drought through the Prophet Agabus.
We can read about it in Acts 11:28.
In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the entire Roman world. (This happened under Claudius.) So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
Now, We have understood "Saints" in the light of Christ.
Along with it, the reason to send relief to the Jerusalem Church.
Now, we ought to clarify the "Instructions" which was sent to the Church in Galatia.
What did Paul instruct them on Giving in the New Covenant especially in a time of need?
Also, we ought to check out on the methods used to get the letters across.
How did the Church in Corinth have access to the Epistle sent to Galatia?
They had no mailing system like we have now.
They ought to rely on a human network. A trustable, reliable one.
To find the way in: We ought to know the way the letters were exchanged in the days of Paul the Apostle.
For example: Phoebe carried the letter to Rome. And the letters were not only read by the Roman Christians, it was sent to the Churches around the province.
I hope it's clear now.
I Pray! Amen
Here we have the Apostle Paul placing a clear instruction to the Church at Corinth:
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
It is straight as an arrow.
It is not tithing which is a standard ten of your income.
Here it states: Set aside a portion of your income.
It means: What your heart states, do it cheerfully!
No compulsion! No standard amount!
No doctrine! Only love!
Did you get it?
It was all about love in giving.
And the man who gave more obviously loved the LORD and His Church more.
And gifts need not mean "Money" as we think today.
It was famine time. What will money get in these drought moments?
They needed wheat, rice, cereals etc. They needed clothes and stuffs.
So, the gifts were wide and varied.
It should have also contained money.
And Paul finally states his will to head out on the LORD's approval.
I hope it is clear.
In essence, 1 Corinthians 16:3 means the "Gift by Corinthian Saints" sent to the Church in Jerusalem when they suffered drought.
Shalom,
Samuel Machado
JESUS Loves You the Way You Are!
Judges 6:24
On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 8:33 PM, Samuel Machado <samrapid22@gmail.com> wrote:
What did Apostle Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 16:3?Let's read first:Berean Study BibleThe Collection for the Saints1Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: 2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. 3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.Paul's Travel Plans
(Romans 15:23-33)5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I may go. 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.Timothy Commended10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. 11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.Concluding Exhortations13Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 14Do everything in love.15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, 16to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.17I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.Final Greetings
(2 Thessalonians 3:16-18)19The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings.Aquila and Priscaa greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.20All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.21This greeting is in my own hand—Paul.22If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a divine curse. Come, O Lord!b23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.24My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.Amen.cShalom,Samuel MachadoJESUS Loves You the Way You Are!Judges 6:24