What is the difference between missions and benevolences

What is the difference between missions and benevolences #49191 Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,906 Likes: 1 Mississippi Gulf Coast John_C OP Permanent Resident
OP John_C Permanent Resident Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,906 Likes: 1 Mississippi Gulf Coast	I think they are the same, but some do not. If they are not the same what delineates them? John Chaney "having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith . . ." Colossians 2:7

Re: What is the difference between missions and benevolences John_C #49192 Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:49 AM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 15,048 Likes: 286 NH, USA Pilgrim Head Honcho
Pilgrim Head Honcho Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 15,048 Likes: 286 NH, USA	In my mind, there are definite differences. 1. Missions=The bringing of the Gospel to those who have not heard and/or who need to hear it again for the purpose of calling sinners to repentance from sin and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Benevolences=In a nutshell, charity given to those who are needy in this life's necessities and supplying comfort to those who are hurting. Certainly, benevolence must be given in missions, but the opposite is not necessarily the case since there are many secular benevolent societies, groups, etc. simul iustus et peccator

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