“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Understanding the power of the cross is instrumental in understanding the concepts of KingdomNomics. It is by the cross that we are crucified to the world and have …
Continue reading “22810.022 Depend on the Power of the Cross”
“All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the voice of the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 28:2) “The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.” (Deuteronomy 28:8) According to these passages, obedience …
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) When giving is done with the right attitude, it can be a gateway for God to move in significant ways in our lives. It is important to remember …
“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV84) God’s love is immeasurable! And God is able to make “all grace,” meaning all spiritual and earthly blessings, abound to the …
“He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze that does not return.” (Psalm 78:39) All of us have a “loaf” of time. This presents us with a threefold problem. First, none of us knows how long our loaf of time will last. Second, we know that with each day, one slice of our loaf …
“From now on I will tell you of new things, of hidden things unknown to you. They are created now, and not long ago; you have not heard of them before today.” (Isaiah 48:6-7) Most of the world does not understand the kingdom that has been disclosed to us by the Spirit of God. This kingdom …
“And they sang a new song, saying: ‘You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, …
“His disciples remembered that it is written, ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’” (John 2:17) All of our time, talent, and treasure are temporary as far as this world is concerned; however, what we do with them while we are here will have eternal ramifications. Do we care? The word “zeal” used by John indicates enthusiasm and …
“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”(Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV) God’s revelation of himself and his plan of redemption for humankind have been clearly written in the Bible. We have reflected on: the brevity of life, the temporary nature of this world versus the eternal world we …
Continue reading “22810.031 Use Your Time, Talent, and Treasure for God’s Kingdom”
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:18-19) True faith involves both knowledge and …