The Treasure Principle Bible Study: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving Author: Visit Amazon's Randy Alcorn Page | Language: English | ISBN:
1590526201 | Format: EPUB
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About the Author
Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries and the author of many award-winning and bestselling books. He and his wife, Nanci, live in Gresham, Oregon, and have two grown daughters, Karina and Angela.
Brian Smith, author of numerous home Bible study guides, has provided fifteen years of pastoral oversight to small church groups. He is a popular conference speaker and an experienced small group ministry consultant to churches nationwide. Smith earned an M.Div. from Western Baptist Seminary in 1988 and is working toward his Th.M. in biblical and theological studies. Brian lives in Gresham, Oregon, with his wife, Susan, and their four children
- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Multnomah Books (October 12, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1590526201
- ISBN-13: 978-1590526200
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
- Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Want to make a difference in the church? Give!
Want to make a difference in the world? Give!
Want to make a difference in your life? Give!
Want to make a difference in eternity? Give!
And give with a joyful heart. Why? Well, because God commands it. But, more importantly, and, as this book very clearly and articulately points out, because Jesus decreed that we should give in order to recieve. It is a promise. Jesus, according to Mr. Tripp, spoke more about money and finances than he did about heaven and hell combined; I have no means to verifying this readily available, but it seems a rather easily believable statement. We are all self-absorbed, ego-centric creatures who seek to further our own agendas. But what can happen when you place others first?
Christ not only demanded that we give, but he said that, when we do, we build a treasure greater than any can imagine; in heaven. So, there's the catch, if you can dare to call it such; do you seek instant or long-term gratification, immediate reward or eternal earnings? Jesus promised reward to those who give. And, in all honesty, the fact that we are saved by God's grace is amazing enough. Yet, here we have the Lord's promise that he will further bless us when we give.
And this is not just another book that attempts to guilt you in to tithing, although, that is obviously a decree of the Lord as well. Rather, this book points out that we should give; time, experience, posessions. We should do so gladly; at work, at home, on the streets, in church, wherever we may see that someone is in need. The gift is to God and what God chooses to do, or to allow the recipient to do with the gift is of no concern to you, the giver. God keeps record and will reward those who give.
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