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Kress Biblical Resources :: The Wisdom of the Cross and the Collection for the Saints (1Co 16:1-4)

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Detailed Outline of 1 Corinthians

The Wisdom of the Cross Purifies and Unites Believers, the Wisdom of the World Pollutes and Divides

  1. The wisdom of the cross and the collection for the saints (1Co 16:1-4)
    1. The Pauline directive on the collection (1Co 16:1)
      1. A ministry of relief for the saints (1Co 16:1a)
      2. A multi-church relief effort (1Co 16:1b)
    2. The particular directions for the collection (1Co 16:2)
      1. The period determined—every Sunday until Paul came (1Co 16:2a)
      2. The people involved—each one of you (1Co 16:2b)
      3. The preparation needed—set apart and save (1Co 16:2c)
      4. The proportion requested—as he may prosper (1Co 6:2d)
    3. The painstaking discretion for the administration and distribution of the collection (1Co 16:2e-4)
      1. Avoid even the appearance of coercion (1Co 16:2e)
      2. Actively involve people who are approved as trustworthy in the congregation (1Co 16:3a)
      3. Actively seek propriety in every step of the process (1Co 16:3b-4)
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