Extreme simplicity marked them in all things, that the excellency of the power might be of God. A Scriptural assembly is characterized by true evangelism. The Thessalonian assembly was commended because from it sounded out the Word of the Lord throughout Macedonia and Achaia. The Corinthian church was to be a stepping-stone to the regions beyond it. The Philippians were supporters of the missionary labours of Paul.
True evangelism is absent in many quarters.
The gospel is never preached in many so-called churches. In others, questionable methods are used and the results are artificial. Only the gospel of Christ, preached in the power of the Holy Ghost by men whom God has quali fied, can be expected to produce genuine conversions. The assemblies were instructed to give bountifully of their substance. The privilege was theirs of contributing to the work of the Lord or the needs of poor saints.