Learning from the Financial Practices of the Early Church
Early church Christians followed the teachings of Jesus. Their living, giving, serving, and loving resulted in the spread of the gospel across the ancient world.
Early church Christians followed the teachings of Jesus. Their living, giving, serving, and loving resulted in the spread of the gospel across the ancient world.
How should Christians and churches handle finances? Jesus modeled the way for us and gave us instructions that make no sense according to the economy of this world.
When we give to the things that God cares about, we store up treasures in heaven. Our everyday living positions us to serve as conduits of God’s generosity.
God appoints people to serve as stewards of creation and outlines foundational instructions for His chosen people for handling money in the Old Testament.
In 1 Timothy 2:11, Paul writes Timothy, “A woman must learn in quietness and submission.” Is this just another expression of ancient, patriarchal culture that sought to suppress women? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Gary Hoag and prepare to be surprised.
Gary Hoag from the generositymonk.com shares with us 3 keys to understanding the kingdom and generosity. Purchase The Sower: Redefining the Ministry of Raising Kingdom Resources. View our growing playlist of Seven Minute Seminary here.
The Generosity Monk, Gary Hoag, Ph.D. shares with us 4 ways leaders can encourage Christian generosity. Visit his website at generositymonk.com View our growing playlist of Seven Minute Seminary here.