The principles of giving that flow out of the Corinthian context APPLY to us and HELP us UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE generous giving for the good of others and the glory of God!
The principles of giving that flow out of the Corinthian context APPLY to us and HELP us UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE generous giving for the good of others and the glory of God!
The Holy Spirit was sent by God to insure that God’s ambitious plan (of revealing His character and glory to the world through the Church) is ultimately successful. He is the ultimate “closer.”
When the “Direct” approach proved unfruitful, God adapted His strategy by sending Jesus to be the ultimate revelation of His glory, character, and nature. While a huge improvement over the “Direct” approach, it still had some downsides. In the end, it comes down to a choice: will you believe, or not?
Knowing WHAT the Bible says we ought to give our money towards is one thing; the real question we need to answer is WHY we should do it!
People often get uncomfortable when churches talk about money, but it’s an inescapable reality that no one can avoid dealing with!
What, if anything, can actually satisfy our cravings?