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A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions

Author : Gene A. Getz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725231417
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions written by Gene A. Getz and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some researchers estimate that evangelical Christians give an average of 2 percent of their income to further the kingdom of God. Such a practice reveals a theology of material possessions that is clearly out of line with God's Word. Gene Getz in an extensive search reveals intriguing, detailed information on the subject of material possessions based on Scripture. The synthesis of this and selected extrabiblical literature resulted in the formation of more than 120 biblical principles that can be applied by any person in any culture. Dr. Getz not only shares these principles but offers guidance for church leaders and laypeople who want to apply them in their church.

Neither Poverty Nor Riches

Author : Craig L Blomberg
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1789740126
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (897 download)

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Book Synopsis Neither Poverty Nor Riches by : Craig L Blomberg

Download or read book Neither Poverty Nor Riches written by Craig L Blomberg and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most difficult questions facing us today is that of the proper attitude toward possessions. In wealthy nations such as Britain and the USA, individuals accumulate much and yet are daily exposed to the plight of the poor, whether the homeless on their own city streets or starving children on their TV screens. What action should they take on behalf of the poor? What should they do with their own possessions? In Neither Poverty nor Riches Craig Blomberg asks what the Bible has to say to these issues. He avoids easy answers, and instead seeks a comprehensive biblical theology of possessions. Beginning with the groundwork laid by the Old Testament and the ideas developed in the intertestamental period, he draws out what the whole New Testament has to say on the subject and finally offers conclusions and applications relevant to the modern world. This is a book that all concerned with issues of poverty and wealth should read.

Neither Poverty Nor Riches

Author : Craig Blomberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780830826001
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Neither Poverty Nor Riches written by Craig Blomberg and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most difficult questions facing Christians today is that of the proper attitude toward possessions. In wealthy nations such as Britain and the USA, individuals accumulate much and yet are daily exposed to the plight of the poor, whether the homeless on their own city streets or starving children on their TV screens. What action should we take on behalf of the poor? What should we do with our own possessions? In Neither Poverty nor Riches Craig Blomberg asks what the Bible has to say about these issues. Avoiding easy answers, he instead seeks a comprehensive biblical theology of possessions. And so he begins with the groundwork laid by the Old Testament and the ideas developed in the intertestamental period, then draws out what the whole New Testament has to say on the subject, and finally offers conclusions and applications relevant to our contemporary world. - Publisher.

Neither Poverty Nor Riches

Author : Craig Blomberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Neither Poverty Nor Riches written by Craig Blomberg and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Neither Poverty nor Riches Craig Blomberg asks what the Bible has to say to these issues. He avoids easy answers, and instead seeks a comprehensive biblical theology of possessions. Beginning with the groundwork laid by the Old Testament and the ideas developed in the intertestamental period, he draws out what the whole New Testament has to say on the subject and finally offers conclusions and applications relevant to the modern world.

Christians in an Age of Wealth

Author : Craig L. Blomberg
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
ISBN 13 : 0310416590
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (14 download)

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Book Synopsis Christians in an Age of Wealth by : Craig L. Blomberg

Download or read book Christians in an Age of Wealth written by Craig L. Blomberg and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Craig Blomberg addresses the tough questions about the place and purpose of wealth and material possessions in a Christian’s life. He points to the goodness of wealth, as God originally designed it, but also surveys the Bible’s many warnings against making an idol out of money. So are material possessions a blessing for which we should long? And what are the dangers that the use or abuse of material possessions can produce? Blomberg expounds upon how the sharing of goods and possessions is the key safeguard against both greed and covetousness. He expands on the concept of giving generously, even sacrificially, to those who are needier, demonstrating how Christians can participate in God’s original good design for abundance and demonstrate the world-altering gospel of Christ. Is there any one key to keeping possessions in their proper, God-intended perspective? Are there limits on how rich we should become or on how poor we should allow others to get? What does a truly Christian economic system look like? How does the Bible’s teaching on wealth fit into the gospel?

Money, Possessions, and Eternity

Author : Randy Alcorn
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414341644
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Money, Possessions, and Eternity written by Randy Alcorn and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who wants to settle for fleeting treasures on earth . . . when God offers everlasting treasures in heaven? It’s time to rethink our perspectives on money and possessions. In this thoroughly researched classic, Randy Alcorn shows us how to view these things accurately—as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and his glory. Alcorn presents a biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions, including the following: Why is money so important to God? Is prosperity theology right or wrong? How can we be liberated from materialism? What should we do about debt? How much does God want us to give? How can we best help the poor and reach the lost? What about gambling? Investing? Insurance? Saving? Retirement? Inheritance? How can we leave our children a true heritage? How can we use money in ways that God rewards? This practical and refreshing theology of money contains topical and Scripture indexes, a study guide, and five helpful appendices.

Wealth & Wisdom

Author : Jake Barnett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780891091813
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Wealth & Wisdom written by Jake Barnett and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sharing Possessions

Author : Luke Timothy Johnson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0802803997
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Sharing Possessions written by Luke Timothy Johnson and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-24 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written as an exercise in theological reflection on one of the knottiest questions imaginable: the connection between being a Christian and the way we own and use things. . . . When we turn to thinking about money and possessions, we find ourselves in murky waters. The things we own and use, like our sexuality, lie close to the bone of our individual and collective sense of identity. So writes respected scholar Luke Timothy Johnson in his introduction to Sharing Possessions: What Faith Demands. Stepping purposefully into the murky waters of owning and sharing, Johnson endeavors to clarify and define the ambiguous concept of human possession especially in relation to God s divine ownership and to discern the Bible s teaching on the mystery of human possessing and possessiveness. This second edition, reflecting thirty years of Johnson s further thinking on the subject, features chapters expanded with fresh insights, helpful new study questions for each chapter, and a substantial epilogue updating the work. All who found in Luke Johnson s treatment of possessions as part of the mystery of human existence a deeper and more fruitful approach to the problems of wealth and poverty will find in this new edition continued critical reflection and fresh insight. Those for whom this is a first encounter will find out what made it worth reissuing after thirty years. Sondra Ely Wheeler Wesley Theological Seminary

Jacob’s Wealth

Author : Paul Vrolijk
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900420959X
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Jacob’s Wealth written by Paul Vrolijk and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To study the nature and role of material possessions in the Jacob-cycle will result in a deeper understanding of the Jacob-story itself within the wider context of Genesis and the Pentateuch.

Jacob’s Wealth

Author : Paul Vrolijk
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900420329X
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Jacob’s Wealth written by Paul Vrolijk and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To study the nature and role of material possessions in the Jacob-cycle will result in a deeper understanding of the Jacob-story itself within the wider context of Genesis and the Pentateuch.

The Truth About Material Wealth: Is It God’s Blessing in Disguise?

Author : Revd Dr Gabriel J. Anan, PhD
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1504993101
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book The Truth About Material Wealth: Is It God’s Blessing in Disguise? written by Revd Dr Gabriel J. Anan, PhD and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-11-23 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The text of this book reveals the fact that because of poverty in our world, there’s a desire for every being to accumulate material possessions; therefore, the temptation to pursue this cause of action can never be underestimated regardless of our belief in the Lord God. Regardless of the desire to be wealthy, however, many believers still ascertain the fact that poverty must be encouraged as part of our faith in Jesus Christ our Lord. They support the argument from the biblical text thus: “For, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:25). Conversely, other believers assert that God does not refute richness and therefore also affirms their belief with the biblical verse that says in the Proverbs 22:7 that “the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” In Ecclesiastes 5:19 we hear further thus: “When God gives any man a wealth and possessions and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God.” Furthermore we hear from 1 Samuel 2:7 that “the Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts.” These biblical verses indicate the fact that God raises both the rich and the poor. The Good News Bible (in giant print) expands this verse to mean “the Lord makes some men poor and others rich; He humbles some and makes others great” (1 Sam. 2:7). Deducing from these texts, we can come to some kind of understanding that further reflection on both sides of the arguments is fundamentally in demand for an in-depth illumination of how to live within the grace of the Living God.

Theology and the Marvel Universe

Author : Gregory Stevenson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1978706162
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book Theology and the Marvel Universe written by Gregory Stevenson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Theology and the Marvel Universe, fourteen contributors examine theological themes and ideas in the comic books, television shows, and films that make up the grand narrative of the Marvel Universe. Engaging in dialogue with theological thinkers such as Willie James Jennings, Franz Rosenzweig, Søren Kierkegaard, René Girard, Kelly Brown Douglas, and many others, the chapters explore a wide variety of topics, including violence, sacrifice, colonialism, Israeli-Palestinian relations, virtue ethics, character formation, identity formation, and mythic reinvention. This book demonstrates that the stories of Thor, Daredevil, Sabra, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Thanos, Luke Cage, and others engage not just our imagination, but our theological imagination as well.

Godly Materialism

Author : John R. Schneider
Publisher : Intervarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780830816675
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book Godly Materialism written by John R. Schneider and published by Intervarsity Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatically reopening the debate about money and possessions, John Schneider offers a thoughtful reading of the Bible, draws on sociological study of the Bible, and offers positive examples for Christians who want to use their money conscientiously.

Money and Possessions

Author : Walter Brueggemann
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1611646774
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Money and Possessions written by Walter Brueggemann and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible is rich with complex and diverse material on the topic of money and possessions. Indeed, a close look at many scriptural texts reveals that economics is a core preoccupation of the biblical tradition. In this new work, highly regarded preacher and scholar Walter Brueggemann explores the recurring theme of money and possessions in the Old and New Testaments. He proposes six theses concerning money and possessions in the Bible, observing their contradictory nature to the conventional wisdom and practice of both the ancient world and today's society. Brueggemann advises us to reassess the ways in which our society engagesor does not engagequestions of money and possessions as carriers of social possibility. He invites the church to move toward an alternative neighborly economy that is more consistent with the gospel we confess.

Mission Partnership in Creative Tension

Author : Samuel Cueva
Publisher : Langham Monographs
ISBN 13 : 1783689315
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Mission Partnership in Creative Tension written by Samuel Cueva and published by Langham Monographs. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel Cueva has refined his concept of ‘partnership in mission’ by advocating the use of reciprocal contextual collaboration in this important contribution to scholarly reflection on contemporary missiology. Referencing historical, theological and functional aspects of how mission has been carried out, as well as analyzing it’s impact on the evangelical movement, the author identifies that mission always develops with positive and negative tensions. Emphasizing an understanding of current missions which include traditional, networking and emergent models, and how they can be combined, interconnected and interchanged, the author proposes a fresh model that ensures the suitability for every mission context.

The Book of Mammon

Author : Robert Harding Morris
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1463473354
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book The Book of Mammon written by Robert Harding Morris and published by Author House. This book was released on 2005-03-28 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone yearns for “the good life” ... where children are reared in a loving, stimulating environment ... where youth are prepared for their future ... where adults achieve satisfaction through personal relationships and meaningfully rewarding work ... and where seniors find peace in their “golden” years. Typically, it entails economic sufficiency. Yet, when this universal hope becomes reality, many Christians confront a disturbing faith challenge. Jesus taught his followers to postpone earthly satisfactions until the next life. In the present world, their blessings will be found in poverty, hunger, sorrow, and persecution. Woe to those with wealth, full stomachs, laughter, and popularity! Christ practiced and demands self-denial, not self-satisfaction. Entry into Jesus’ severe life-style is difficult and the path is arduous. Multitudes are called but only a select few actually follow the way to eternal life that requires crucifixion of one’s self. This book is a thought-provoking biblical analysis of the gospel’s opposition to wealth. One cannot serve both God and money. The Christian dilemma is that practical faith absolutely requires compromise. Money is necessary for daily life and future needs. How is it possible to follow Christ in this money-driven society? The Book of Mammon searches the Bible for the surprising resolution.

Materialism in the Baptist Church Due to Spiritual Warfare

Author : Karene Taylor-Thorne
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1512751030
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Materialism in the Baptist Church Due to Spiritual Warfare written by Karene Taylor-Thorne and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians are not aware that they are great consumers of material goods due to the evil influence of Satan. They are very competitive, require status symbols, and are influenced by the media also. They are not aware of their behavior because the evil influence seeks to keep them blind to spiritual things, keeping one foot in the world and one in the church.