Foundations for Christian Mission, Student Workbook, SW04

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b. The rich will be sent away empty in the Kingdom to come, Luke 1.51-53.

2. Pure religion was defined in the community in terms of how the poor were treated.

a. James 1.27

b. Job 29.12-13

3. The community is created for good works, and maintains and perseveres in doing good to the broken and the poor.

a. Gal. 5.6

b. Gal. 6.9-10

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c. 1 John 3.17-19

4. Practical help meeting the needs of those inside and outside of the Church is the standard of true membership in the covenant community of God.

a. 1 John 4.7-8

b. Gal. 5.22