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Tue, Feb 25, 2003
Randy Alcorn
Money and Giving
biblical perspective, eternal happiness, gods ownership, stewardship, stewardship parables

Steward and the Master

Stewardship isn’t a subcategory of the Christian life. Stewardship is the Christian life.

Biblical Principles for Stewardship and Fundraising

Compiled by Wesley K. Willmer (Vice President, University Advancement, Biola University) and the Committee on Evangelical Fundraising Guidelines as requested by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

Doesn’t the concept of tithing rob people of the joy of giving?

10% is not some lofty goal, just a starting place, but starting is important.

Wed, Jan 27, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Money and Giving
finances, giving, money, stewardship, the treasure principle, tithing

Giving with Eternity in Mind

We’ll each part with our money. The only question is when.

Thu, Feb 04, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Heaven
cosmos, eternity, galaxies, nebula, new creation, new heaven, planets, stars, stewardship, universe

What does the Bible mean by the term new heavens?

The Old Testament uses no single word for universe or cosmos. When Genesis 1:1 speaks of God’s creating “the heavens and the earth,” the words are synonymous with what we mean by universe.

Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life, Money and Giving
church, firstfruits, giving, money management, stewardship, tithing

Should the local church receive peoples’ tithes before other worthy needs?

To say that churches should receive the firstfruits does NOT mean they should keep them. They should set the example for their people by giving more to missions and the poor than they keep.

How does the 10% tithe compare to Old Testament giving?

Freewill offerings were commonplace in the Old Testament era. The three tithes were never the ceiling of giving, merely the floor. And Malachi 3 speaks of robbing God by withholding tithes AND offerings. This means that even prior to the New Testament people with substantial assets were considered to be robbing God not only by withholding TITHES but OFFERINGS (freewill).

Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Dr. Dale Walker
Money and Giving
finances, stewardship, student loans, tithe

How much should I give while living off of student loan money?

I am about to start medical school and I will not have a job or any earned income for the next four years. I want to give, but I don’t know how much I can give or how much it would be wise for me to give since I will be living off of student loan money. How would you recommend handling my situation?