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7B RELIGION/t^e C^arlone ^oiSt Thursday, June 29, 2006 Maintain stewardship under the scrutiny of others Continued from page 5B vs^as emphasizing the fact that he and other Christian workers were subordinates of Christ, who called them to serve. We should never forget that Christian leaders are to point others to Christ, not seek to make a name for themselves or divide the body of Christ in any way 2. What was the role of a steward in an ancient house hold (1 Cor, 4:1)? The word translated “stew ards,” chiefly relates to a per son who manages another’s estate or household. Stew ards were common in the ancient world, and Christ used this concept to illustrate service in His kingdom (see Luke 12: 42; 16:1). Whereas the word “minis ters” (vs. 1) looked at the sub ordinate role of Christian leaders, “stewards” empha sized the responsibility given to those teaching or other wise ministering to God’s peo ple. Though he was a very important servant in an ancient household, the stew ard was never to forget that he was stUl only a servant and ultimately answerable to his master. 3. How is the word “mys teries” used in Paul’s writings (1 Cor. 4:1)? The Greek woi-d for myster ies referred to that which could not be comprehended apart horn divine revelation. (See Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:9; Col. 1:27; ITim. 3:16). Paul used the term “mys teries” to mean the spiritual truths of the gospd that had been revealed through Christ. As gospel preachers, Paul and ApoUos had been Trainer of civil rights leaders dies in Atlanta THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA—Funeral services were held Saturday for the Rev Melvin H. Watson, who helped train Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil ri^ts leaders. Watson, who lived in Atlanta, died Monday at Crawford Long Hospital, said Walter Earl Fluker of Atlanta, ececutive director of the Leadership Center at Morehouse College and Watson’s son-in-law. Watson was 98. The funeral is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College, As senior pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Atlanta and a reitgton professor at Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Religion and the Interdenominational Theological Center, Watson exerted a quiet influence for more than half a centu ry Many of his students became civil rights leaders. “He was one of the great teachers of his generation, and his teaching skills and mentoring capacity was as comprehen sive outside the classroom as in the classroom,” said the Rev. Otis Moss Jr. of Cleveland, who studied with Watscai. Trinity Park Baptist Church Application is the Kev." We are doers of the Word and not hearers only. Revelation based on James 1:22 9115 Trinity Rd.. Charlotte, NC 28216 704.393.0130 Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study. 7:00 PM Rev. Eric R. Miller, Pastor “Helping persons to realize God’s creative intent for his or her life as designed by God's Word in the areas of evangelism, worship, discipleship, ministry and fellowship.’’ Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 232 Skyland Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28205 | 704-332-4951 ♦ Website: www.antiochfamily.org Rev. Donnie R. Garris, Pastor You’re Invited To .loin Us: Sunday Worship 8 & 1 la.m, Sunday School 9:45a.m. Wednesday Prayer, Praise & Study 7p.m. \¥eepmg Willow AME Zion Church From Salt'atitjn To rfe^eshi|j” 2229 Mto M - Ntrih CtiWlfltti Mm Mornmji Worship: 8:00 AM umm SwMlav $cha(Ai 9:3IIAM Wrf* & Prayer: IM PM (1'04)B2-9i25 •THE CmRCif THA'lCmFS^ Rats V(-.r:stynk- (grmibille Jlcinottal 9[.Ji.€. Hioii Cl)ttrtl) “A Teaching Ministry Making Spiritual Disciples” Sunday Worship Service lOAM. Sunday School 9A.M. Bible Study: Tuesday 7 P.M. & Wednesday 12 Noon Child Development Center 6116Montieth Dr. Charlotte, NC 28213 (Ph) 704-5964742 (Fax) 704-597-8314 “A Word of Hope” Television Ministry Wednesdays @ 8 p.m. Channel! 21 (Public Access TV) Rev. Dr. Sheldon R. Shipman, Senior Pastor Macedonia Baptist Church of CHARLOTTE, INC. "A Ministry of Love and Excellence" Dr. John H. Walker, Pastor dr Minister; Rosie Walker New Sunday 10am Worship Experience “Family First Worship” ‘As For Me a7td My House We Shall Worship The Lord” SUNDA', ■ Physical Food - (serving breakfast.). ■ Spiritual Food - Christian Education School. ■ Main Course - “Family First Worship” "Hour of Power" .Midday Worship 12 Npon WO.W - Word On Wednesday Bible Study.. 6:30 p.rr TVand RADIO BROADCAST MINISTRY: CMPAC 21 - • Rejoice Radio 1370atn • Wed. 10:45a 704-392-8496 •\1i00 Hatteras Ave..« www.macedoniaofcharlotte.org entrusted as stewards with what God had revealed to them (see Gal. 1:11-12). Factual judgment-1 ^ Corinthians 4:3-5. 4. What points was Paul trying to make when talking about judging in verses 3 through 5? Paul-as both a servant and a steward-was not particular ly concerned about wheth^ he passed the scrutiny of the Corinthians. As the Lord’s servant, it was a “small thing” to be judged by another ser vant, since aU will have to answm- to the one Master. The reference to “man’s judgment (v 3)” is likely an allusion to a human court. And since Paul had already stood before dvil courts for preaching the gospel and had suffered their wrath, he was not terribly concerned about this because he knew that in the end, the judges who judged him would themselves be judged by God Ahmghty He was saying that it would be better to suffer the wrath of mankind for preaching Christ than to answer to God for failing to do so (see Psa. 9:16). What a powCTful state ment! Can we say the same- that we would choose to suffer at the hand of man for the cause of Christ rather than to answer to God for not doing the same? The statement, ‘Tor I know nothing against myself (1 Cor. 4:4)” means that Paul’s con- sciaice was clear regarding his acticns. However, he did n’t want to give the impres sion that he was either proud or presumptuous, so he added, “Yet I am not justified bythis.” His own ignorance of any guilt on his part did not thereby acquit (or clear) bim of any wrongdoing before God. God would still judge him accordingly-minister, steward, or not. Fools for Christ-1 Corinthi ans 4:6-13. 5. Why did Paul use himself and ApoUos as examples (1 Cor. 4:6)? Because Paul and ApoUos were the primary preachers in the earUest days of the Corinthian Church, it was afpropriate for Paul to use himself and ApoUos as exam ples. 6. What scene is pictured with the apostles being ‘last” and “appointed to death” (v 9)? The picture Paul used was probably that of a victorious Roman general being met by enthusiastic crowds. At the head of the procession were the conquerors, foUowed by the spoils of war-trophies, as it wa:e, of a great triumph. The very last people in the procession, though, were prisoners who were con demned to death. These men would be taken to the arena, where they would be forced to fight the champions of Rome or to be devoured by wUd beasts. This was the lot of the apostles too. Accordit^ to tradition, aU the apostles except John died martyrs’ deaths. They were therefore “made a spectacle to the world, both to ai^els and to men (v. 9).” 7. What were some of the things the apostles and oth ers had to suffer in the early days of the church (v 11)? They were without proper food, clothing, or housing- even as they labored to sup ply their own needs (v 12). Jfirfit jit. 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Rd, Char., NC 28216 • 704.399.2717 • Van Ministry 'We Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Us” i Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church “A Church Putting Love Into Action” 700 SUGAR CREEK ROAD, WEST CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28213 Sunday Church School 9:30a,m. Worship Service 11:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. Baptist Training Union 5:00p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study Wednesdays 7:30pm Office (704)596-7935-» Fax (704)596-1204 Residence (704)597-1249 Greater Myers Chapel PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP MINTSTRtF.S i - You’re Invited to Worship With Us - Intercessory Prayer. 8:30am Victory in The Word 9:15am Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening Total Praise 7:00pm Hour of Power/Tutorial avail.Wed....7:00pm Visit our WebSite: www.greatermyerschapel.org 600 Jordan Place, Charlotte, NC 28205 “WAR Fellowship Ministry Covenant Partner” For Van Ministry 704-377-1799 His last commandment is ww«.^tykgml3c.org aSS^Ument. MmsioNABT Baptist Chuhch Sondsy Wo-raJhij* Serrke. 1600 y&rris Avis. « HC 28206 FAX: 375-8397 PARKWOOD INSTITUTIONAL C-nristian Memoaist episcopal Church 802 Tom Hunter Road • Charlotte, NC 28213 704-921-4915 (Ph) • 704-921-4917 (Fax) Wedsite: www.Darkwooflrmp.mm Sunday Worehip 8:00 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Bible Study Wednesday 12 Noon Thursday 6:30 PM TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE Roderick D. Lewis, Sr. Pastor H.O. Graham Metropolitan Presbyterian Church 2929 Old Steele Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 • Phone: 704.375.2116 ALLELUIA Sunday School: 9:45AM Worship: 11:00AM Bible Study: 6:30PM Wednesday Rev. Clarence G. Page Senior Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church Our Purpose: “To convince the unconvinced to be convinced and make disciples" Sunday Worship at 7:30 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Breakfast 8:45 A.M. Sunday School at 9:25 A.M. -10:25 A.M. Radio Broadcast Sunday 11:00 A.M. (1370 A.M. Dial) Bible Study Wed. 12 Noon - 6:45 P.M. - 8:00 PM. Youth Church 2nd & 3rd Sunday 10:30 A.M. 1401 North Allen Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 Office: 704-334-5309 Giegoiy K. Moss Sr.
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