An Extra Slice of Philippians 4:10-23

1) Paul is very concerned about how should ministry be supported? Is it better if a minister is paid directly by the congregation? Why or why not? Every church does this differently and where have you seen different arrangements?

2) What do you make of the stoic philosophy that I outlined? How compatible with Christianity is it? What elements are similar? Which elements are different?

3) Regarding the question of future 'heavenly' rewards - have I got this passage right? What are the positives that come from this view point? What are the pitfalls that we might run into?