37. •And they, continuing
daily with one accord
in the temple, and
breaking bread from
house to house, did
eat their meat with
gladness and
singleness of heart.
•Fellowship is an
expression of love.
•The phrase is so
important, “one
another” mentioned
53 times in the KJV.
38. • And they continued stedfastly in the apostles 'doctrine and
fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
• 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs
were done by the apostles.
• 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
• 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all
men, as every man had need.
39. •.1 Storge – affection - especially between family
members or acquaints
•2 Philia – friendship - is the love between friends.
•3 Eros – romantic love - in the sense of 'being in
love'
•4 Agape – unconditional love - love that brings
forth caring regardless of the circumstance. (based
on obedience).
•Note: Lasting
relationships should
start with Philia or
Agape, not with Eros.
40. • Christian stewardship is about sharing in God’s amazing
generosity to each one of us.
• Stewards manage the resources God has loaned us as effectively
as possible — our possessions, skills, wealth, time and the
environment.
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What does God require of us in lieu of financial stewardship?
What does the Bible really say about all of this?