Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel.The gospel is the power of God for salvation.Romans 1:13-16 – Paul was eager to preach because he knew it would bring eternal joy to those who received it with honest and good hearts.Matthew 28:18-20 – Jesus told His apostles to teach all the nations to observe His commandments.I Corinthians 14:26 – Teaching of the gospel, done properly, will edify (if received properly).Matthew 4:23II Thessalonians 1:8 – The gospel is something that can be followed. It is more than just the death, burial , and resurrection of Jesus.Local churches are to provide for the preaching and teaching of the gospel.I Thessalonians 1:6-10 – This church was commended for sounding forth the word of the Lord.I Corinthians 9:9-18 – Paul explains that preachers can get their living from the gospel.Philippians 4:14-18 – Paul thanks the Philippian church for sending him money.II Corinthians 11:7-9 – The Corinthian church should have recognized their obligation to support Paul. He took wages from other churches so that he could serve Corinth.
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