Christian reformer Martin Luther once said, “People go through three conversions: The conversion of their head, their heart, and their pocketbook. Unfortunately, not all at the same time.” We first hear the gospel, weigh it in our minds to the point of assent and ultimately believe it in our hearts. At that moment, we are saved from death and guaranteed …
How’s Your Fruit Account?
Generosity and giving was one of Jesus’ favorite topics of discussion. Here are a few facts about his teachings on money: • Sixteen of the thirty-one parables have a money or stewardship theme.• One of every ten verses in the Gospels directly mentions money.• Jesus refers directly to money in 288 verses.• Jesus taught about money more often than he …
Joy Of Giving
Christians are partakers of the divine nature, sons and daughters of God, and brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ. Within that divine nature is the inherent tendency to give cheerfully from the limitless reservoir of God’s grace. When we understand that we were bought with a price, the blood of Christ, we know that we ourselves, and all we have, …