In establishing the Church, God created an organization that He knew would be worldwide. This new entity would be maintained and expanded primarily by well-trained volunteers and would face overwhelming opposition. He considered the Church so precious that He paid for it with His own blood (Acts 20:28). I find it hard to believe that He would not have a plan to provide for its expenses.
Category: Finances
It’s How the Kingdom Works!
The concept of sowing and reaping is fundamental to the Kingdom of God. Jesus said so. He also said that if you don't understand this, you will never understand the Kingdom.
Let’s Stay Out of the Ditch
Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Receiving is a good thing, it’s just not as good as giving! Therein lies the key to staying out of the ditch on both sides of the road. I want to avoid greed and covetousness, but I also don’t want to overcorrect and glorify lack.
Live to a Higher Standard
The Law gave us a blueprint for the kind of generosity that God intends for His image-bearers. The New Birth put that blueprint in our hearts. God’s principles and provision have not changed, but we have. The New Birth transformed our nature, enabling us to reach higher toward living up to the original design.
Pastor Virgil Update 10/06/23
"That’s what I’m praying for in our land: A church full of hungry hearts. I’ve seen what happens when people genuinely get hungry for God – He shows up! Lord, give us hungry hearts!"
Let’s Return to Him
The tithe is for the purpose of taking care of the house of God, the ministry, and those in need. Those purposes have not changed. What has changed is the heart of those who believe in Jesus Christ.
God Doesn’t Change
There are some things that are found before the Law, included in the Law, and found again as instructions after the Law. These are things that are embedded in the unchanging nature of Jehovah.
We’re Special People
New Testament giving, including tithing, should be based on heart conviction. If, after a thorough search of the scripture, I am convinced it’s for me, then I can tithe and expect the blessings associated therewith. I encourage you to study the Word on the subject and obey God.
It’s the House of God!
We have a place where we meet with the family, where we are fed on the truth, and where we regularly experience the presence of God in our midst. It’s a place for worshipping. If God has been with me, protected me, provided for me, and brought me safely back to His house, what is my response? If Jesus is my Lord, and God is my source, what actions do I add to my words? For me, there’s one sure thing: I’m gonna give Him a tenth of all.
Sunday Supernaturally: A Royal Priesthood
February 12, 2023 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9 NKJV When you look at your local church, what do you see? Here’s what God … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: A Royal Priesthood
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