Posts from April 2023

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Giving (The Example of the Poor Widow)

by Don Wright

No one gave the way Jesus did.  He gave more to others than anyone else who was ever adorned a flesh and blood body.  You can imagine how hard it would be to impress Him by your giving.  A poor widow was unknowingly able to do this. Luke 21:1-4 (ESV) 1  Jesus looked up and […]

Giving (The Example of Paul)

by Don Wright

There is more to giving than just our money.  Giving financially is important.  How would the church accomplish her work if Christians were not willing to give of their means?  Remember, the financial needs of the church are met by the freewill offering of the saints.  Paul said, “Each one must give as he has […]

Giving (The Example of Christ)

by Don Wright

Christianity is about giving.  It came about because God was willing to give His only begotten Son (John 3:16).  Jesus, to fulfill God’s scheme of redemption, was willing to give His life on the cross (Hebrews 12:2).  The giving of Christ, however, began long before the cross.  In an attempt to encourage Christians to give, […]

Where Will the Social Gospel Stop?

by Don Wright

The church is now and has always been a spiritual body.  Paul once said that the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.”  This truth is totally ignored in the denominational churches of today.  Instead of making the spiritual work of the church as […]