1 Coríntios 16

1 Coríntios 16

Morgan - In the first sentences important principles are revealed as to the true method of Christian giving. It is to be regular and systematic rather than occasional and spasmodic. It is to be personal and alone, for laying by in store does not mean placing in a collection basket in a meeting, but privately apportioning and guarding. Each one (each, every man, everyone)(1538) hekastos from hekas = separate) means each, every one, of any number separately. Save (lay up, store, treasure) (2343) thesaurizo from thesaurós = treasure > thesaurus, a collection or treasury of words) originally meant to amass or reserve, keep in store, lay, store or treasure up goods for future use. Later thesaurizo was expanded to denote a chamber or chest in which treasure was kept. Throughout the ancient Middle East it was especially applied to a temple storehouse, where temple taxes were stored. People were required to give a portion of their produce to the temple, and this was stored in a treasury. Finally thesaurizo also meant private money boxes, the early versions of home safes. 8v - Mt. 6:19-20; Lk. 12:21; Ro 2:5; 1 Co. 16:2; 2 Co. 12:14; Jas. 5:3; 2 Pet. 3:7 Prosper (succeed) (2137) euodoo from eu = good, well + hodos = journey) is literally to have a good journey or lead along on a good path, guide well, have things turn out well. It means to send well on one’s way, to be led along a good road. It then has the meaning “to get along well,” “to prosper,” “to succeed,” and was used of having success in business. Vine "to help on one's way." Euodoo is found far more often in the Septuagint (see some of the uses below, e.g., Nehemiah's prayer in Neh 1:11). 3v - Rom. 1:10; 1 Co. 16:2; 3 Jn. 1:2 So that (purpose clause) no collections (logeia) be made when I come - "Each will have his contribution ready, instead of having to decide at the last moment how much he ought to give, and how the money is to be found. St Paul does not wish to go round begging, when he comes; he will have other things to do. Moreover, he does not wish to put pressure upon them by asking in person (2 Cor. 9:7): he desires to leave them quite free." (R & P). Related Resources: What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe? | GotQuestions.org Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.? | GotQuestions.org Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith? | GotQuestions.org Should we tithe off our gross or net income? | GotQuestions.org Should a church tithe 10% of the offerings it receives? | GotQuestions.org How should I decide how much to tithe? | GotQuestions.org Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry? | GotQuestions.org Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? | GotQuestions.org What is the difference between tithes and offerings? | GotQuestions.org If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt? | GotQuestions.org Question - Why do Christians worship on Sunday? Answer: Most Christians traditionally worship on Sunday. Sunday worship is partly attributed to Sabbatarianism, the view that one day of the week should be reserved for religious observance and worship, as required by Old Testament laws regarding the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8, 31:12–18). In this view, man is to abstain from all labor except that which is necessary for the welfare of family and society. This interpretation of the law contends that only on the literal Sabbath, the seventh day of the week (Saturday), can the requirements of the law be met. Semi-Sabbatarianism followers, as early as the fourth century AD, believed essentially as the Sabbatarians did, with the exception that they transferred its demands from Saturday to Sunday, the first day of the week (the day on which Christ arose from the dead). Theologians of that period, particularly in the Eastern Church, were teaching the practical identity of the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) and the Christian Sunday. Interestingly, a legend recounted in the so-called Apocalypse of Peter, which dates back to the 2nd century AD and is generally accepted as a false writing, transfers to Sunday all of the requirements of Sabbath worship. A man named Albertus Magnus added momentum to this growing movement by suggesting semi-Sabbatarianism be divided into two parts: the moral command to observe a day of rest after laboring the previous six days, and the ceremonial symbol that applied only to the Jews in a literal sense. Thomas Aquinas elevated this proposal to the status of official Roman Catholic doctrine, which in time also gained favor with many Reformed theologians. Scripture never mentions any Sabbath (Saturday) gatherings by believers for fellowship or worship. However, there are clear passages that mention the first day of the week, Sunday. For instance, Acts 20:7+ states that “on the first day of the week we came together to break bread.” Paul also urges the Corinthian believers, “On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Since Paul designates this offering as “service” in 2 Corinthians 9:12, this collection may have been linked with the Sunday worship service of the Christian assembly. Historically, Sunday, not Saturday, was the normal meeting day for Christians in the church, and its practice dates back to the first century. Christians worship on Sundays in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is very important to remember, though, Sunday worship is not commanded in the Bible, and Sunday has not replaced Saturday and become the Christian Sabbath. (Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath? | GotQuestions.org) While the New Testament describes Christians gathering and worshiping on Sundays, it nowhere states that Sunday has replaced Saturday as the Sabbath. The key point in all of this is that we are not to limit our worship to any particular day of the week. We are to rest in the Lord every day. We are to worship the Lord every day. GotQuestions.org Brian Bell - PRINCIPLES! 5 of them. Maybe the reason Paul uses words like, given orders & must do, is because of the indebtedness he talked about in Rom.15:25-27? 1. Prearranged (2a) – 1st day of the week. 1. Giving shouldn’t be done haphazardly, but thoughtful, & regular planning. 2. How careful are you about planning in this area? 3. How do you communicate this to your children? 2. Personal (2b) – each one of you. 1. Everybody is involved here. [S.S.worker, deacon/elder, new convert, oldest convert, rich/poor] 2. The poor?…Yep! 1. See 2 Cor.8:2, & then see how they were able to give vs.5! 2. I’ve seen the widow’s-mite given in Haiti. And it’s beautiful! 3. Are you contributing to needs you hear of, & to your church? 4. Do you see your individual gift as significant? Was the little widow & her penny she gave significant? 3. Prepared (2c) – lay something aside. [Lit. “keep putting aside & saving”] 4. Proportionate (2d) – as he may prosper. 1. The amount is going to differ from person to person, but we can all have the same attitude in giving in common. 2. 2 Cor.9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 3. Story – A lady brought $50 as a gift one Sunday morning to church & she asked the pastor if it was satisfactory? He answered her, “Does the gift represent you”? She left & returned with $5000 & asked if it was satisfactory? Again he responded,“Does the gift represent you”?She again left & returned w/$50,000 this time she said, "After earnest, prayerful thought, I have come to the conclusion that this gift does represent me and I am happy to give it." Do you give cheerfully? Or do you have to peal your fingers off your checkbook 1 x 1? 5. Private (2e) - no collections when I come. 1. Paul didn’t want them to give because Paul the Apostle was there! Related Resources: Is Sunday the Christian Sabbath? | GotQuestions.org What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday? | GotQuestions.org Is working on Sunday a sin? | GotQuestions.org 1 Corinthians 16:3 When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; when: 1Co 4:19-21 11:34 whomever: Ac 6:1-6 2Co 8:18-24 gift, 2Co 8:4,6,19 1 Corinthians 16 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Acts 4:35+ and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need. Comment - The gifts of the early Christians were first entrusted to the apostles 1 Corinthians 4:19-21+ But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the words of those who are arrogant but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power. 21 What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness? 2 Corinthians 8:4-7 begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints, 5 and this, not as we had expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of God. 6 So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work (charis) as well. 7 But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work (charis) also. 2 Corinthians 8:18-24 We have sent along with him the brother whose fame in the things of the gospel has spread through all the churches; 19 and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work (charis), which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness, 20 taking precaution so that no one will discredit us in our administration of this generous gift; 21 for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. 22 We have sent with them our brother, whom we have often tested (dokimazo) and found diligent in many things, but now even more diligent because of his great confidence in you. 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ. 24 Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof (endeixis) of your love (agape - PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS OR BETTER "WHERE YOUR HEART IS") and of our reason for boasting about you. Acts 24:17+ “Now after several years I came (paraginomai) to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings; Illustration of Charity ACCOUNTABILITY IN CHURCH FINANCES Fiscal accountability is very important in a church, and also important for the world to see When I arrive - Earlier Paul had written " I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills," (1 Corinthians 4:19+) Arrive (3854) paraginomai from para = beside + ginomai = to come to exist) means literally to become near and hence to come on the scene with various nuances - most commonly as in the present context it means to come or arrive at a place, reach a place, be present. Whomever you may approve - Whomever is plural (and masculine - men not women) so the thought is more than one person would transport the gift which was wise for it would impede one person from being tempted to "take the money and run." Paul played no role in this choice but trusts the Corinthians to "test" those they want to carry the cash, and the Greek word approve indicates they passed the test. They are trustworthy and reliable. Roberson and Plummer note that Paul does "not select the bearers of the fund, still less claim to have charge of it himself. In no case will he do that, to avoid all suspicion of enriching himself out of it." (Critical and Exegetical Commentary) Brian Bell on the significance of giving to another church - And a positive reminder that it is not only about “our church”! This helped the Corinthian church view themselves not only as members of a congregation…but of The Church! I will send them (those you accredit) with (commendatory) letters (epistole - of introduction/explanation/recommendation/credentials) to carry your (kindhearted, gracious) gift (of charity, generosity) to Jerusalem - Commendatory letters were well known in antiquity. So this refers to letters accompanying the grace gift from the saints in Macedonia (predominantly Gentiles) to the saints in Jerusalem who are predominantly Jewish believers. The word gift is translated grace in the beginning of the letter where Paul writes " Grace (charis) to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Cor 1:3+) As recipients of spiritual grace they (and we) had the privilege of bestowing "tangible grace" on their brothers and sisters in Jerusalem (cf charis translated gracious gift in 1 Cor 8:6, 7, 19). A T