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This week we’re talking about the problem of inflation. Over the last couple of years, most of us in the U.S. have become acutely aware of just how much of a problem this is. Most workers say their pay has not kept up with rising prices. This makes it difficult for everyone. As Christians, how do we handle this? We’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about the “prosperity gospel.” According to a new study, a growing number of churchgoers believe that if they give more to the church, God will bless them more financially. The Bible does not teach this, but we need to be careful not to dismiss what the Bible teaches about prosperity when we reject the “prosperity gospel.” So we’re going to discuss that today.Continue Reading
“Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come” (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).
The passage above shows the practice of churches in the first century under the direction of the apostles taking up a collection on the first day of the week. Brethren often cite this as the reason why Christians today continue to give on the first day of each week when they assemble with their local congregations.
But why do we give on the first day of each week? Besides following this example, what is the purpose of doing this? After we put our money in the collection plate, what does the church do with it? Are there any instructions or principles in the New Testament that would inform us about the church’s use of that money? We are going to consider these questions in this article.Continue Reading
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This week we’re talking about money. For some people, making money is their number one goal in life. For others, money is viewed as something that is evil and is a corrupting influence on the one who possesses it. But what does the Bible say about money? We’re going to notice a few points today.
TOPIC – Seven Bible Passages about Money
As Christians, if we’re not careful, we can get caught up in the thinking of those around us – either by idolizing money or by demonizing those who have money (or at least have more than we do). If we follow the what the Bible teaches about money, we won’t go to either extreme; but we need to be reminded from time to time about what the Bible teaches about this.
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Last week, one of the stories we discussed was a major news event. This week we have three stories that will be far less likely to be discussed on the network and cable news. But we have three interesting stories about money, pastors, and profanity.Continue Reading
I recently had the chance to sit down and read A Bountiful Eye: Insights from Proverbs on Wealth and Riches by John Allan. As the subtitle indicates, the book examines what the wise man had to say in the book of Proverbs pertaining to wealth. This may be a topic that some Christians are uncomfortable talking about, yet it is one that the Scriptures address for us.Continue Reading
Materialism is about valuing physical things over spiritual things. This could be in the form of money or possessions. It is often associated with those who are rich, yet those who are poor can also be guilty of being materialistic.
Those who fall into the trap of materialism will find themselves in one of two categories: (1) they do not believe in God and, therefore, do not value the spiritual blessings and rewards He offers; or (2) they believe in God but do not recognize the danger posed by material things and how they can distract us from focusing on spiritual things. Regardless of the category in which one may be, the result is the same – a disregard of spiritual things in favor of physical things.Continue Reading
Peter issued this challenge to all Christians: “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (1 Peter 3:15). However, many Christians feel unprepared to do this; therefore, many conversations that could potentially lead people to the truth never get started.
This book will help equip all Christians to start engaging in spiritual conversations with those around them by providing simple answers to some basic Bible questions. Being ready to give an answer does not mean having an answer to every possible question at the drop of a hat. Instead, it means being able to give a ready answer to questions that are fundamental to our faith that can open the door to further discussions and studies with those who are interested. By studying the material in this book and becoming familiar with the Scriptures cited in each answer, Christians will be better prepared and have more confidence when they discuss their faith with others.
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