How did the early Christian community in Acts make decisions about the distribution of resources to the needy?

JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2023 304 views
Source: JAMB · 2023

How did the early Christian community in Acts make decisions about the distribution of resources to the needy?

  1. They left it to chance and luck
  2. They relied on the guidance of local rulers
  3. They appointed deacons to oversee the process ✓
  4. They gave everything to the apostles for distribution
Explanation

The Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The apostles had seven men chosen to manage it (Acts 6:1-6).

So the church appointed deacons to oversee the process.

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