Practicing The Kings Economy Honoring Jesus In How We Work Earn Spend Save And Give

Author : Michael Rhodes
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493412809
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practicing the King's Economy written by Michael Rhodes and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The church in the West is rediscovering the fact that God cares deeply for the poor. More and more, churches and individual Christians are looking for ways to practice economic discipleship, but it's hard to make progress when we are blind to our own entanglement in our culture's idolatrous economic beliefs and practices. Practicing the King's Economy cuts through much confusion and invites Christians to take their place within the biblical story of the "King Jesus Economy." Through eye-opening true stories of economic discipleship in action, and with a solid exploration of six key biblical themes, the authors offer practical ways for God's people to earn, invest, spend, compensate, save, share, and give in ways that embody God's love and provision for the world. Foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright.

Author : Steve Corbett
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802487629
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When Helping Hurts written by Steve Corbett and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 300,000 copies in print, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-forming contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation. Poverty is much more than simply a lack of material resources, and it takes much more than donations and handouts to solve it. When Helping Hurts shows how some alleviation efforts, failing to consider the complexities of poverty, have actually (and unintentionally) done more harm than good. But it looks ahead. It encourages us to see the dignity in everyone, to empower the materially poor, and to know that we are all uniquely needy—and that God in the gospel is reconciling all things to himself. Focusing on both North American and Majority World contexts, When Helping Hurts provides proven strategies for effective poverty alleviation, catalyzing the idea that sustainable change comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out.

Author : Gregory Baumer
Publisher : Rose Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1628624078
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book God and Money written by Gregory Baumer and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two young Harvard MBAs on the fast track to wealth and success tell their story of God's transforming power and how Scripture brought them to the startling conclusion that they should give the majority of their money away to those in need. Packed with compelling case studies, research, and practical strategies, God and Money offers an honest look at what the Bible says about generous giving. No matter what your salary may be, God and Money shows you how you can reap the rewards of radical generosity in your own life.--from publisher description.

Author : Andrew Root
Publisher : Vernon Press
ISBN 13 : 1648898025
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The theory of the kingdom: A unified model of human agency written by Andrew Root and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This original monograph presents a comprehensive theory regarding the economy of the kingdom of God. The theory and associated model will help individuals make better choices. The research integrates fundamentals of the temporal real economy, and the permanent economy of the kingdom of God, to present a unified model of human agency. According to the model, effective agents are salt and light in the real economy, arresting corruption and revealing the truth. Effective agency produces life, peace, and growth. Individual and organizational practices that arrest corruption and reveal truth can resolve longstanding economic grievances. The list of spiritual credence goods is extensive and includes commonly known virtues such as humility, patience, and hope. Spiritual goods are allocated based on the owner-agent relationship. The quantity of goods the owner supplies is in proportion to an individual’s sacrificial offering of time and money. Spiritual goods are stored as heart capital. In a process analogous to the real economy, heart labor applied to heart capital produces desirable outputs. The owner relates to his agents through a heart-inscribed behavioral contract. The owner generally intervenes in the real economy by communicating with agents rather than by restricting choice. Prior studies across economics, finance, and sociology prove the efficiency of behavioral contracts and communication over restricted choice. Herein researchers will find new testable propositions, and practitioners will find new ideas and practices to live better, more consequential lives. Examples of practical applications include methods of resolving group-level bias and understanding the purpose of life’s difficulties.

Author : Tom Nelson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830889329
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Economics of Neighborly Love written by Tom Nelson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel Coalition Book Award What does the good news of Jesus mean for economics? Too often, Christian teaching and ministry have focused only on the gospel's spiritual significance and ignored its physical, real-world ramifications. But loving our neighbor well has direct economic implications, and in our diverse and stratified society we need to grapple with them now more than ever. In The Economics of Neighborly Love pastor Tom Nelson sets out to address this problem. Marrying biblical study, economic theory, and practical advice, he presents a vision for church ministry that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its poorest and most marginalized members. Nelson resists oversimplification and pushes us toward more complex and nuanced understandings of wealth and poverty. If we confess the gospel of Jesus, he insists, we must contend anew with its implications for the well-being of our local communities. Together we can grow in both compassion and capacity.

Author : Dwayne Bell
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1449793819
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Friend of the King written by Dwayne Bell and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and strength to serve the King of Kings.” With our culture and families seemingly in a meltdown, do you often feel helpless, wondering if there is anything a man should or could be doing? This book will prove encouraging, insightful, and instructive for you! It’s deep enough but short, simple, and to-the-point, the way men like it. The gist of it is this: be a man, be a friend, be a leader, understand your times and what you should be doing. We’ll look to the Bible and David’s Mighty Men for insight, instruction, and motivation. Let your journey to insight and action begin!

Author : Michael J. Rhodes
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 1514006014
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Just Discipleship written by Michael J. Rhodes and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Christians and churches are rediscovering that God cares deeply about justice, but opinions abound as to what an approach to biblical justice might look like in contemporary society. What exactly does the Bible mean by justice, and what does it have to do with poverty, racism, and other issues in our world? More importantly, how do we become the kind of people who practice justice? Biblical scholar Michael Rhodes argues that the Bible offers a vision of justice-oriented discipleship that is critical for the formation of God's people. Grounded in biblical theology, virtue ethics, and his own experiences, he shows that justice is central to the Bible, central to Jesus, and central to authentic Christian discipleship. Justice stands at the heart of Scripture. Following Jesus demands that we become just disciples in an unjust world.

Author : Tom Lutz
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN 13 : 149646589X
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work written by Tom Lutz and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work, Tom Lutz and Heidi Unruh offer advice to those who seek to influence the faith of people outside the church. Pastors, Christian educators, life coaches, workplace mentors, college professors, and any Christian who considers their vocation to be one of discipleship will find nourishment in this book. Few resources are designed for personal disciplers—those who connect with other believers on a personal basis with a deep interest in their spiritual growth. This book fills the gap. This one-of-a-kind resource shows how to disciple others in and for their work. Most “faith and work” books focus on pastors and church programs, or they speak directly to workers. But this resource comes to the aid of those who offer spiritual guidance to working Christians. This guide makes faith-and-work discipleship accessible to anyone who influences the faith of another. With short, readable chapters filled with case studies, examples, and practical resources, readers will learn how to equip others to fulfill their kingdom purpose in their work. Sample topics include: Principles for Effectively Connecting with Adult Learners Structure for One-on-One Discipleship Meetings Research on Vocational Discipleship and Kingdom-Centered Spiritual Maturity Various Leadership Models Scripture Passages on Being an Image-Bearer Selected Scriptures for Faith and Work Principles

Author : Rob Bell
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0310275636
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jesus Wants to Save Christians written by Rob Bell and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gregory R. Perry
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1666704156
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Drama of Discipleship written by Gregory R. Perry and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do Christ’s followers reach across the dividing lines of our culture to offer hospitality and hope? How do local congregations worship God faithfully on Sunday and bear witness to their neighbors with fitting words and deeds during the week? Christ has called his people to follow the ways of his kingdom in their homes, workplaces, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. The Drama of Discipleship is a resource for being and making disciples of Jesus in the everyday tasks of being human. Each episode offers at least one group activity that is designed to catalyze group action on your local stage and build your congregation's practice of taking off the old ways of being human and putting on the true image of God—Christ. The Drama concludes with additional tools for those who lead small groups in the heartwork of discipleship, as well as a neighborhood survey for those who lead congregations in the fieldwork of discipling the nations.