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PURE RELIGION & REWARDABLE SERVICE

(The End-Time Wallless Church Approach)

Key Themes:

PURE RELIGION & REWARDABLE SERVICE MANUAL

A Complete Training Outline for Believers, Church Workers, and Chaplain-Pastors

SECTION 1 — UNDERSTANDING PURE RELIGION

1.1 Definition of Pure Religion

Pure Religion is the expression of true faith through practical acts of mercy, compassion, righteousness, and self-control, especially toward the helpless, needy, oppressed, and those in distress.

Key Scripture:
James 1:27 –

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.”

Core Elements:

  1. Compassion toward the needy
  2. Care for the vulnerable
  3. Genuine righteousness and holy living
  4. Selflessness
  5. Love expressed through action
  6. Service done to humans as unto the Lord
  7. Practical Christianity beyond doctrines

1.2 Jesus’ Standard of Pure Service — Matthew 25

Pure religion becomes rewardable service when it reaches the people Jesus called “the least of these.”

Matthew 25:35–40 Ministries:

“Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto Me.”

Heaven’s criteria for service that counts.

1.3 Doing Good to All Men (Galatians 6:10)

Believers must:

  1. Do good to all people
  2. Prioritize the household of faith

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. What does “pure religion” mean to you personally?
  2. Which category of vulnerable people do you feel most called to serve?
  3. How often do you consciously do good to the “household of faith”?
  4. How does your service align with Matthew 25?
  5. Which of the six Matthew 25 ministries do you struggle with?

SECTION 2 — OLD & NEW TESTAMENT MODELS OF PURE RELIGION

2.1 Old Testament Foundations

Lesson: True worship includes mercy.

2.2 New Testament Foundations

Lesson: Compassion is evidence of genuine faith.

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. Which OT model inspires you most? Why?
  2. What similarities exist between OT and NT compassion?
  3. How did Jesus show practical love?
  4. Do you find it easier to give money or time? Why?
  5. Which NT example can your church imitate today?

SECTION 3 — THE ACTS CHURCH MODEL: SHARING & SACRIFICING

3.1 Believers Who Sold Their Possessions

Characteristics of their giving:

Result:

“There was none among them that lacked.” (Acts 4:34)

3.2 Why They Gave

  1. Valued souls above possessions
  2. Loved the brethren
  3. Gave as worship
  4. Believed eternity was real
  5. Refused to allow any believer to suffer alone

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. What does their example teach about generosity?
  2. Does God require believers to sell everything today? Explain.
  3. How can modern Christians practice Acts 2 & 4 generosity?
  4. What lesson do you learn from Barnabas?
  5. How can your church ensure “none lacks”?

SECTION 4 — REWARDABLE SERVICE: DOING GOOD IN JESUS’ NAME

4.1 Service to People = Service to Christ

“He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward.” (Matt. 10:41–42)

Rewardable Service Requires:

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. What motivates your service today?
  2. How can your good works be rewardable?
  3. Difference between charity and ministry?
  4. Who are the “least” around you?
  5. Do you serve for recognition?

SECTION 5 — HOW A CHAPLAIN-PASTOR SERVES A RESISTANT COMMUNITY

Challenges: Envious, unappreciative, suspicious, resistant, demanding

Biblical Examples:

Strategies for Chaplains:

  1. Serve without expecting applause
  2. Avoid emotional attachment
  3. Small but consistent kindness
  4. Build trust gradually
  5. Document outreach
  6. Set healthy boundaries
  7. Avoid manipulation
  8. Serve led by the Spirit
  9. Watch for genuine openings (Luke 10:6)

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. How do you respond emotionally to ungrateful people?
  2. What can you learn from Jesus’ approach to rejection?
  3. How does documentation help a chaplain?
  4. Who are the “persons of peace” in your area?
  5. What boundaries must you set?

SECTION 6 — EMPOWERING THE POOR WHO ARE WILLING TO RISE

6.1 Who Are the Willing Poor?

6.2 Bible Models

6.3 Modern Empowerment Strategies

  1. Mentorship
  2. Skills training
  3. Business support with accountability
  4. Cooperatives & savings groups
  5. Job placement/apprenticeship
  6. Academic support (WAEC, JAMB, professional training)
  7. Emotional & spiritual support
  8. Accountability systems

Workbook Reflection Questions:

  1. Distinguish the willing poor from the entitled
  2. Why is mentorship more powerful than cash?
  3. What skill trainings can your church introduce?
  4. How can accountability be maintained?
  5. Who are potential beneficiaries around you?

FINAL QUESTION BANK

A. Pure Religion (15 Questions)

  1. Define pure religion according to James 1:27.
  2. Why does God prioritize widows and orphans?
  3. What is the difference between purity and charity?
  4. How is holiness connected to compassion?
  5. What does it mean to remain unspotted from the world?
  6. List 3 dangers of a religion without compassion.
  7. Why is compassion a reflection of God’s nature?
  8. Name four categories of vulnerable people in Scripture.
  9. Explain how compassion preserves spiritual sensitivity.
  10. What are the signs of counterfeit religion?
  11. Can a Christian be holy but not loving? Explain.
  12. How did the early prophets define true justice?
  13. Mention 3 OT examples of pure religion.
  14. What is the reward for compassion?
  15. What are the consequences of neglecting the needy?

B. Jesus’ Standard (12 Questions)

  1. List the six Matthew 25 ministries.
  2. What is the meaning of “the least of these”?
  3. Why does Jesus equate service to man with service to Himself?
  4. How does Matthew 25 expose hypocrisy?
  5. How does Jesus measure rewardable service?
  6. What is the danger of selective compassion?
  7. What does “I was a stranger and you took me in” mean today?
  8. Why is prison visitation considered spiritual work?
  9. What is the eternal consequence of neglecting the needy?
  10. List ways to clothe the “naked” beyond physical clothing.
  11. Why is compassion a kingdom requirement?
  12. What does Matthew 25 teach about heaven’s priorities?

C. OT & NT Models (10 Questions)

  1. What is gleaning and how does it apply today?
  2. How did Boaz become a model of mercy?
  3. What lessons do we learn from Job’s compassion?
  4. What similarities exist between Jesus and Boaz?
  5. Why did Paul insist on helping the poor saints?
  6. How did the apostles handle widows?
  7. How did Jesus treat social outcasts?
  8. What does the story of the Good Samaritan teach?
  9. What principle underlies almsgiving?
  10. Why must giving be voluntary?

D. Acts Church Model (10 Questions)

  1. Why did early believers sell possessions?
  2. Was communal living commanded? Explain.
  3. What role did the Holy Spirit play in their generosity?
  4. What is the meaning of “none lacked”?
  5. Why was Barnabas celebrated?
  6. What mistake did Ananias and Sapphira make?
  7. How can the Acts model function today?
  8. What dangers exist in forced giving?
  9. How did the church handle offerings?
  10. How can believers cultivate Acts 2 unity?

E. Chaplains in Resistant Communities (15 Questions)

  1. Define a resistant community.
  2. Why do communities sometimes reject good works?
  3. What strategies did Jesus use in resistant areas?
  4. When is it right to “shake the dust” off one’s feet?
  5. How can a chaplain avoid discouragement?
  6. What is a “person of peace”?
  7. Why is documentation important?
  8. How do boundaries protect a chaplain?
  9. What does it mean to serve without applause?
  10. How can small acts influence a hostile community?
  11. What role does prayer play in acceptance?
  12. Why must chaplains avoid manipulation?
  13. How can chaplains identify real needs?
  14. What dangers exist in doing too much?
  15. How can integrity win difficult communities?

F. Empowering the Poor (18 Questions)

  1. Who are the willing poor?
  2. What is entitlement mentality?
  3. Why must the church avoid supporting laziness?
  4. Why is 2 Thess. 3:10 important for empowerment?
  5. What distinguishes mentorship from sponsorship?
  6. Name five useful modern skills.
  8. What are the first steps in empowerment?
  9. Why must empowerment be monitored?
  10. What is a cooperative model?
  11. How can churches run savings groups?
  12. Why is accountability important in business support?
  13. What dangers exist in giving money without training?
  14. What are the benefits of apprenticeship?
  15. How can churches support education responsibly?
  16. Why must emotional maturity come before financial help?
  17. What is the difference between relief and development?
  18. How do beneficiaries transition into helpers?
  19. Why does God bless those who lift others?

ANSWER SHEET — PURE RELIGION & EMPOWERMENT MANUAL

PAGE 1 — ANSWERS: PURE RELIGION (15 QUESTIONS)

  1. Pure religion means practical compassion toward widows, orphans, and the helpless, combined with personal holiness (James 1:27).
  2. Because widows and orphans cannot repay kindness; God defends the vulnerable.
  3. Purity focuses on heart and holiness; charity focuses on giving. Pure religion merges both.
  4. Mercy reflects God's nature; compassion keeps the heart soft and spiritually awake.
  5. It means living free from sinful influences and worldly corruption.
  6. Dangers: hypocrisy, spiritual blindness, and useless religion.
  7. Because God Himself is merciful, gracious, and compassionate.
  8. Widows, orphans, the poor, strangers/immigrants, prisoners, the afflicted.
  9. Compassion keeps the heart humble, sensitive, and aligned with God.
  10. Counterfeit religion is ritual without love and holiness without kindness.
  12. The prophets emphasized justice, mercy, and defending the poor (Isaiah 1:17).
  13. Job, Boaz, Abraham, Mosaic gleaning laws.
  14. God promises reward, blessing, and divine remembrance (Hebrews 6:10).
  15. Neglecting the needy leads to judgment, hard-heartedness, and divine displeasure.

PAGE 2 — ANSWERS: JESUS’ STANDARD (12 QUESTIONS)

  1. Feeding the hungry, giving water, receiving strangers, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, visiting prisoners.
  2. The least of these are the vulnerable, poor, needy, and marginalized believers.
  3. Because humans are made in God’s image and believers represent Christ.
  4. It exposes those who claim Christ but show no love.
  5. By practical compassion, not religious titles.
  6. Selective compassion leads to partiality and hypocrisy.
  7. Welcoming strangers today means hospitality, inclusion, and helping displaced people.
  8. Prison visitation provides hope, dignity, and restoration.
  9. Eternal consequence: rejection from the kingdom (Matt. 25:41–46).
  10. Spiritual covering, emotional support, providing dignity, not just clothing.
  11. Because love expressed in action is kingdom culture.
  12. Heaven values compassion more than mere religious activity.

PAGE 3 — ANSWERS: OT & NT MODELS (10 QUESTIONS)

  1. Gleaning allowed the poor to collect leftover crops. Today: community generosity, food banks, open access harvests.
  2. Boaz protected and provided for Ruth selflessly.
  3. Job defended the fatherless, helped widows, rescued the poor.
  4. Jesus and Boaz showed mercy, protection, and practical compassion.
  5. Paul supported poor saints to demonstrate unity and love.
  6. They appointed deacons to handle food distribution.
  7. Jesus welcomed lepers, sinners, and outcasts with compassion.
  8. The Good Samaritan teaches unconditional mercy and love across differences.
  9. Almsgiving is rooted in love, not duty.
  10. Because giving must be free and Spirit-led to have value.

PAGE 4 — ANSWERS: ACTS CHURCH MODEL (10 QUESTIONS)

  1. They sold possessions to meet urgent needs among believers.
  3. The Holy Spirit moved their hearts toward selfless love.
  4. “None lacked” means needs were truly met within the community.
  5. Barnabas sold land to help others and encouraged the church.
  6. They lied and pretended false generosity.
  7. Through benevolence, welfare systems, and community support.
  8. Forced giving leads to manipulation and resentment.
  9. Offerings were brought voluntarily to the apostles for distribution.
  10. Through unity, prayer, compassion, and Spirit-filled giving.

PAGE 5 — ANSWERS: CHAPLAINS IN RESISTANT COMMUNITIES (15 QUESTIONS)

  1. A resistant community is ungrateful, suspicious, demanding, or hostile toward help.
  2. Because of past wounds, pride, ignorance, or fear of exploitation.
  3. Jesus served faithfully but moved on when totally rejected.
  4. When resistance is total and dangerous and no openness exists.
  5. By keeping focus on God, not the people’s reactions.
  6. A person of peace is someone open, receptive, and influential.
  7. Documentation shows accountability, progress, and prevents misunderstandings.
  8. Boundaries protect from burnout, abuse, and manipulation.
  9. By serving as unto God, not for applause.
  10. Small consistent acts of kindness build trust.
  11. Prayer softens hearts and opens doors.
  12. Manipulation creates unhealthy dependence and destroys ministry integrity.
  13. By listening, observing patterns, and assessing real issues.
  14. Dangers include burnout, exploitation, and distraction.
  15. Integrity earns trust slowly but surely.

PAGE 6 — ANSWERS: EMPOWERING THE POOR (18 QUESTIONS)

  1. The willing poor are responsible, teachable, humble, and eager to work.
  2. Entitlement mentality is expecting help without effort.
  3. Because supporting laziness destroys dignity and encourages dependency.
  4. It teaches that those unwilling to work should not be supported.
  5. Mentorship shapes the mind; sponsorship only gives money.
  6. Digital skills, tailoring, carpentry, ICT, baking, farming, tech repair.
  7. Assessment → Training → Mentorship → Support.
  8. Monitoring ensures the empowerment is real and sustainable.
  9. Cooperatives are group savings or shared resources organizations.
  10. Churches can form thrift savings, skill groups, or tool sharing groups.
  11. Accountability prevents misuse and encourages responsibility.
  12. It leads to waste and reinforces poverty.
  13. Apprenticeship builds skill, discipline, and confidence.
  14. By supporting fees, books, or exams with accountability.
  15. Emotional maturity ensures responsible use of empowerment.
  16. Relief provides temporary help; development builds long-term capacity.
  17. By mentoring others and giving back what they received.
  18. Because lifting the poor reflects God’s heart and attracts divine blessing.

THE WORD OF TRUTH RESOURCE CENTRE

A COMPILATION OF TEACHING OUTLINES
(For Ministers, Chaplains, Church Leaders, Bible Study Groups & Discipleship Classes)

Contact Information:
Word of Truth Church, Yan-Trailer, Behind Cocacola Depot, Bauchi Ring Road, Jos
P.O. Box 188 GPO, Jos, Plateau State
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Website: www.collegeofchaplains.com

Compiled by: Chaplain E. Akinsanmi

TOPIC 1: THE MAKE-UP AND OPERATION OF THE HUMAN MIND

Scriptures: Matt. 15:19-20, 11; Rom. 7:15; I Thess. 5:23; Heb. 4:12-13; Isa. 55:11; Prov. 4:23; Isa. 55:8-9; I Cor. 2:16; Matt. 12:34-36

Introduction: Human desire is to act rightly, but internal distractions often cause conflict. The mind stores information and directs decisions.

TOPIC 2: REBUILDING THE BROKEN WALLS OF EFFECTUAL PRAYER

Scriptures: II Cor. 7:14; Luke 18:1; Jam. 5:13-16; Jn. 16:23-24; Ezek. 22:30; Dan. 10:7-16

Introduction: Believers often discuss problems instead of praying, limiting divine intervention. Prayer has spiritual authority.

TOPIC 3: GOD’S SEARCH FOR MIDDLE MEN

Scriptures: Ezek. 22:30; Isa. 62:1-12; 59:1-16; Psa. 82:6; Jn. 14:6; II Cor. 5:19-20; I Tim. 2:5; Heb. 9:1-27

Introduction: God seeks individuals to stand in the gap and redirect the church.

TOPIC 4: THAT PRAYER THAT GETS RESULTS

Scriptures: Eph. 6:18; I Jn. 5:14; Acts 16:19-28; 13:1-3; II Chron. 5:13-14

Introduction: Answered prayer follows God’s principles.

TOPIC 5: INFLUENCING SITUATIONS AROUND US

Scriptures: II Cor. 4:4; Gal. 4:19; Col. 4:12; Isa. 66:8; Eph. 6:18; Dan. 10:7-13

Introduction: Situations are influenced spiritually; our atmosphere determines surrounding spirits.

TOPIC 6: RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF KINGDOM STAND-BY ARMY

Scriptures: Eph. 6:10-18; II Cor. 10:3-5; 4:4; Mk. 3:25; I Tim. 6:12; Isa. 62:1-7; Ezek. 28; Dan. 10:7-13; Isa. 59:15-16

Introduction: Ignoring spiritual forces behind life causes setbacks.

TOPIC 7: IDENTIFYING AND WALKING IN OUR COVENANT RIGHTS

Scriptures: Gen. 12:1-4; 17:1-7; 8:9-16; Psa. 111:5; 89:34; Jer. 33:19-21; Num. 23:19-23; Heb. 8:6; Gal. 3:16-18

Introduction: Covenant is a binding agreement with mutual obligations.

TOPIC 8: DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL SENSITIVITY

Scriptures: Rom. 8:14,16; Gal. 5:16; Psa. 25:14; II Kgs. 5:9-14,20-26; Hos. 4:6; Isa. 8:18; Psa. 42:7; Jn. 10:4-5; 12:37b; Gal. 4:6; Gen. 1:26

Introduction: Humans are created to manifest the supernatural; spiritual sensitivity is essential.

TOPIC 9: THE INDWELLING AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Scriptures: Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,37-39; 19:1-6; I Cor. 3:16; 12:5-12; 14:1-40

TOPIC 10: THE OPERATION OF THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART 1)

Scriptures: I Cor. 12:1-11; 14:1-25; I Jn. 4:1-3; 2:20,27; Eph. 5:18; Jude 20

TOPIC 11: THE OPERATION OF THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (PART 2)

Scriptures: I Cor. 12:1-11; 14:1-25; Mk.16:17; Jn.11:1-14,34-35

TOPIC 12: ESTABLISHING INTIMACY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

Scriptures: Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,37-39; Lk. 24:49; 11:10-13; I Cor. 3:16; Jn. 16:7-13; I Jn. 2:20; Eph. 5:18-20

TOPIC 13: MEN SURVIVE ONLY BY SECRETS

Scriptures: Psa. 25:14; I Cor. 2:9-12; Deut. 6:6-9; 29:29; Josh. 1:8; Dan. 2:19,22; Matt. 13:11

TOPIC 14: THE PRICE FOR POWER

Scriptures: Matt. 17:14-17; 6:16-18; II Chron. 20:1-30; Esth. 4-7; Jer. 6:16; Heb. 6:12; Acts 13:1-5; Jude 3

TOPIC 15: DEPOSITING AND WITHDRAWING FROM YOUR HEAVENLY ACCOUNT

Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-21; Isa. 48:17; Hag. 2:8; I Tim. 6:17-10; Gen. 8:22; Prov. 11:23-24; Lk. 6:38; Mal. 3:8-13

TOPIC 16: STABBED IN THE MIDST OF ACTIVITIES

Scriptures: Hos. 4:6; Eccl. 9:18; I Pet. 5:8; Judg. 14:1-17; 16:4-21; Acts 12:21-24

TOPIC 17: OVERCOMING BAD HABITS

Scriptures: II Cor. 7:1; Heb. 12:1-2; 5:14; Rom. 12:1-2; Matt. 15:19; 5:27-28; 12:34-36; I Tim. 1:19

TOPIC 18: THE POWER OF INFLUENCE

Scriptures: Prov. 13:20; 27:17; II Thess. 3:6-15; I Cor. 15:33; Heb. 6:12

TOPIC 19: PERSONAL EVALUATION – A MUST FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN

Scriptures: II Cor. 2:11; 13:5; Hag. 1:1-7; Job 8:7; Eccl. 7:8; 3:11,14; I Pet. 5:8; Rev. 12:12; Matt. 25:14-30; Gal. 6:4,7

TOPIC 20: HOW RELIABLE IS GOD’S FAITHFULNESS?

Scriptures: Num. 23:19; Isa. 55:11; Jer. 1:12; 33:20-21; Psa. 89:34; 111:5; 119:89; II Cor. 1:20; Phil. 1:6; II Pet. 1:3-4; Psa. 138:2

TOPIC 21: CREATING AN EXPECTATION FOR THE COMING YEAR

Scriptures: Prov. 23:18; Lk. 14:28-30; 29:18; Eph. 3:20; Psa. 62:5; Hab. 2:2-3; Isa. 55:11; Prov. 4:23

TOPIC 22: BREAKING BARRIERS AND LIMITATIONS

Scriptures: Isa. 54:2-3; Phil. 4:13; Matt. 17:20; Lk. 18:27; Psa. 18:29; Jer. 32:17

TOPIC 23: THE POWER OF RIGHT DECISION MAKING

Scriptures: Prov. 3:5-6; 16:3; 11:14; 12:15; Isa. 30:21; Matt. 25:14-30

TOPIC 24: UNDERSTANDING THE SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE

Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; II Cor. 10:3-5; Dan. 10:7-14; Isa. 14:12-15

TOPIC 25: WALKING IN DIVINE STRATEGY

Scriptures: Josh. 1:7-8; Prov. 16:9; Isa. 28:29; I Cor. 2:9-10; Eph. 3:20