The Grace Of Giving

(Revised edition) A straightforward, encouraging, and practical discussion of the biblical imperatives for--and the immeasurable blessings of--generous financial stewardship.

Giving generously, even sacrificially, is part of radical Christian discipleship. In this booklet, John Sott takes us through the Apostle Paul's teaching on giving. The Didasko Files RESOURCES FROM THE LAUSANNE MOVEMENT The Lausanne Movement is a confessional movement that seeks to articulate the role of today's Church. It links together evangelical movements around the world, and is the largest representative gathering of the Church. The Didasko Files is a growing series--that takes its name from the New Testament Greek verb didasko, meaning "I teach"--used by those involved with the Lausanne Movement. These books are meant to serve the world's Church by helping Christians to grow in their faith.

"But just as you excel in everything in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, see that you also excel in this grace of giving" 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV). There is a giving grace; it's one of the spiritual gifts in the Bible. What makes it spiritual is that it is God who gives the ability. Everyone is enabled to give but not everyone is gifted in the grace of giving. To be a giver, you must first understand the love of God (Agape). This kind of love is unconditional. The attitude of your heart in your giving is so important to God because He sees your heart, therefore your giving must begin from the standpoint of love. Otherwise, you are just making noise. God so love the world of humans that He gave His only begotten son. God is love and love gives. Giving is a profound principles in the Bible that guarantee a continuous increase in every area of your life. Before one could receive, one must first give. This is a spiritual Law: your giving releases your harvest and increase your grace for receiving.In this book, the Spirit of the Lord will enlighten your understanding in Excelling in the Grace of Giving for your glorious life. God wants you to move up into the following realms of prosperity: 1) Being great, 2) Waxing strong, and 3) Becoming exceedingly great. You shall walk in Gods super abundance; for the promotion of His kingdom and God will channel His resources through you to bless many, for His glory in Jesus name.

In The Grace of Giving, John Stott takes you through the Apostle Paul's teaching on giving. He'll help you answer questions about when to give, what to give, and in what spirit. These 10 principles of Christian giving offer sound guidelines for you as you make decisions about finances. Chris Wright's The Risky Business of Handling Money, now included, walks us through familiar Bible passages, raising questions about how we let biblical models shape our approach to financial responsibility. The Apostle Paul sets a clear standard for the church, and the principles easily transfer to any charity or organization.

Are you traveling through a difficult season? With thoughtful discussion and reflection questions and inspiring stories, Give Grace, written by Megan Smalley, provides you with a safe place to process the ups and downs of life and find new inspiration to trust God's plan as you rest in his unfailing love. Through her own journey with loss and hope, Megan is passionate about sharing the message of God's grace for our lives, whatever we are experiencing today. In Give Grace, she shares her painful experience with infertility, as well as heartfelt stories of encouragement and personal growth from her own life, in order to come alongside us in our own times of questioning and waiting. Give Grace will help you: Feel comfortable discussing the challenging times Grow spiritually and reflect on deeper thoughts Identify the purpose behind your pain Give Grace is also an ideal gift for anyone going through a challenging time to let them know that they are cared for, loved, and able to handle anything with God's grace. If you are traveling through a difficult season--however big or small--you will find comfort in the Scripture, stories, and reflections in this inspiring book.

During Paul's ministry, Corinth was a newly rebuilt, bustling, important city in the Roman Empire. It was a place full of pride, individualism, wealth, and religious pluralism. No wonder its inhabitants held little regard for Paul's message! Sound familiar? Our contemporary culture has much in common with ancient Corinth. The relevance of this book to churches today is astounding. Paul delivers powerful theology that turns the values of the ancient Roman world upside-down-the grace of God, the centrality of the cross, and God's power made perfect in weakness. He challenges us to live counterculturally. In this commentary on 2 Corinthians, Pastor R. Kent Hughes carefully examines this letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, continuing to provide rich biblical insight for the body of Christ. Part of the Preaching the Word series.