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Thematic Bible: The early Christians


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Acts 2:44-45
The believers all kept together; they shared all they had with one another, they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds among all, as anyone might be in need.

Acts 4:34-37
There was not a needy person among them, for those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale, laying the money before the feet of the apostles; it was then distributed according to each individual's need. Thus Joseph, who was surnamed Barnabas or (as it may be translated) 'Son of Encouragement' by the apostles, a Levite of Cypriote birth, read more.
sold a farm belonging to him and brought the money, which he placed before the feet of the apostles.

Acts 6:1-3
During these days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists began to complain against the Hebrews, on the ground that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the twelve summoned the main body of the disciples and said: "It is not desirable that we should drop preaching the word of God and attend to meals. Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,

Acts 11:29-30
So the disciples put aside money, as each of them was able to afford it, for a contribution to be sent to the brothers in Judaea. This they carried out, sending their contribution to the presbyters by Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 24:17
After a lapse of several years I came up with alms and offerings for my nation, Verse ConceptsGiftsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForAlmsgivingAltruismCharityGiving To The Poor

Romans 15:25-28
At the moment I am off to Jerusalem on an errand to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have decided to make a contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. Such was their decision; and yet this is a debt they owe to these people, for if the Gentiles have shared their spiritual blessings, they owe them a debt of aid in material blessings. read more.
Well, once I finish this business by putting the proceeds of the collection safely in their hands, I will start for Spain and take you on the way.

1 Corinthians 16:1-4
With regard to the collection for the saints, you must carry out the same arrangements as I made for the churches of Galatia. On the first day of the week let each of you put aside a sum from his weekly gains, so that the money may not have to be collected when I come. On my arrival I will furnish credentials for those whom you select, and send them to convey your bounty to Jerusalem; read more.
if the sum makes it worth my while to go too, they shall accompany me.

2 Corinthians 8:1-4
Now, brothers, I have to tell you about the grace God has given to the churches of Macedonia. Amid a severe ordeal of trouble, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty together have poured out a flood of rich generosity; I can testify that up to their means, aye and beyond their means, they have given ??4 begging me of their own accord, most urgently, for the favour of contributing to the support of the saints.

2 Corinthians 9:1
Indeed it is quite superfluous for me to be writing to you about this charitable service to the saints; Verse ConceptsMinistry, Qualifications ForBenevolenceWriting LettersSurplusministering

Hebrews 6:10
God is not unfair; he will not forget what you have done, or the love you have shown for his sake in ministering, as you still do, to the saints. Verse ConceptsForgettingActs of KindnessLoveDiligence, Rewards OfAttitudes, to other peopleWagesGenerosityLoving OthersLove To Others Shown InLove To OthersBrotherly LoveLove For GodGod Remembering DevotionLove Exists Between PeopleRepaid For DeedsServing GroupsLove Shown By DeedsWorking For GodWorking For The Lordhelpefforthelpingministering

Acts 15:20
but write them injunctions to abstain from whatever is contaminated by idols, from sexual vice, from the flesh of animals that have been strangled, and from tasting blood; Verse ConceptsAdulterersChastityRitualSexual ChastitySexual SinsContaminationAbstinencePeople Consuming BloodChokingWriting LettersAvoiding EvilAvoid ImmoralityCreatures ChokedFood Offered To IdolsSexual ImmoralityEating MeatSexual Puritywomanhood

Acts 15:29
abstain from food that has been offered to idols, from tasting blood, from the flesh of animals that have been strangled, and from sexual vice. Keep clear of all this and you will prosper. Goodbye." Verse ConceptsExclusivenessLove, In RelationshipsSexual Sin, Nature OfAbstaining From MeatsAbstinencePeople Consuming BloodChokingAvoiding EvilAvoid ImmoralityCreatures ChokedFood Offered To IdolsBloodSexual ImmoralitySexual Puritygoodbyes

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