Many are uncomfortable with the idea that there is an unchanging moral standard. They do not want to think of truth being absolute. They want it to be subjective. They do not like to think of things as being “black and white” but want to believe there is a lot of “gray area.” They think […]
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Are Miracles Performed Today?
[Article written by Matt Nevins. Originally published in his email newsletter “The Lamp.”] The Bible is filled with examples where the power of God is demonstrated through the use of miracles. Events such as creation (Gen. 1), the global flood and restoration of an inhabitable world (Gen. 7-8), walking on water (Mark 6:45-52), the healing […]
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“Now Concerning the Collection” – Part 10: Conclusion
As we conclude our study on giving, there are three basic points we need to remember:
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“Now Concerning the Collection” – Part 9: Examples that Relate to Giving
Finally, after discussing the instructions given about the act of giving, the attitude we are to have in giving, and factors that should motivate us to give, we will look at some examples to make some final points and to reinforce the points we have already made.
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“Now Concerning the Collection” – Part 8: Motivation for Giving
As Christians, we are to “consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). After discussing various things relating to the collection – the act itself, the nature of giving, our attitude – we should think about some things that will motivate us to improve our giving. Paul wrote to the […]
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“Now Concerning the Collection” – Part 7: Our Attitude in Giving
In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul gave the brethren instructions about the collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). These instructions included what was to be done (taking up the collection) and when it was to be done (on the first day of the week). He wrote back to them in a follow-up letter and included […]
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“Now Concerning the Collection” – Part 6: Tithing vs. Free Will Offerings
Many refer to the giving done on the first day of the week as tithing. This is a term we find in the Old Testament. The first instance came after Abram (later called Abraham, Genesis 17:5) defeated Chedorlaomer and the kings who had banded together with him. Abram came to Melchizedek, king of Salem and […]
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