{"id":8117125382438,"title":"Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace","handle":"joyful-generosity-responding-to-gods-grace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"72\" width=\"202\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/kress_240x240.png?v=1502997441\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/kress_240x240.png?v=1502997441\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Steve Swartz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781934952467\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages 112\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of financial giving to the church can create tension and anxiety if not understood from the scriptural perspective of the Christian's heart for Christ. In this theological treatment of giving, Steve Swartz examines the biblical basis for obedience in giving to the Lord's work, which is, ultimately, because of his love for the loyalty to Jesus Christ. The gospel of Christ compels the Christian to respond in gratitude for God's grace in salvation, and giving is one such tangible response. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The call to give is often met with tension in today's church. But with the mind of a theologian and the heart of a shepherd, Dr. Swartz carefully tackles a sensitive subject with grace, compassion, and clarity, guiding the reader to a better understanding if the heart of God...This book includes practical teaching on giving, but even more, provides a pathway to a life of real joy focused on worshiping the Lord with a generous heart....After reading Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace, I have a greater desire to give to Kingdom work, a clearer view of God's heart, and a more intense longing for heaven.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Michael Staton, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Mustang, Oklahoma, and featured speaker of Every Word Preached\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace is a spiritually powerful, biblical-theological approach to the subject of financial stewardship. Dr. Swartz avoids the heresies of prosperity theology while teaching God's clear commands and promises related to giving...I highly recommend this book to the pastors in all our capital campaigns.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Rod Rogers, Owner\/principal consultant with AMI Church Consulting Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22491d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Steve Swartz (M.Div., The Master's Seminary, D.Min., The Master's Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, California. He is the author of several books such as Shattered Shepherds and Strength in the River. and is a regular lecturer at John MacArthur's Grace Advance, a post-graduate academy for church-planting pastors. Steve is the featured Bible teacher at Steadfast in the Faith, the online media ministry of Grace Bible Church. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-11T16:18:25-04:00","created_at":"2023-02-01T15:13:15-05:00","vendor":"Kress Biblical Resources","type":"Book","tags":["church","church culture","generosity","Giving","Steve Swartz"],"price":1099,"price_min":1099,"price_max":1099,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44350070948134,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781934952467","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1099,"weight":170,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781934952467","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JoyfulGenerosity_6x9_100_JPG.jpg?v=1675282395"],"featured_image":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JoyfulGenerosity_6x9_100_JPG.jpg?v=1675282395","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32829799170342,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.671,"height":2700,"width":1812,"src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JoyfulGenerosity_6x9_100_JPG.jpg?v=1675282395"},"aspect_ratio":0.671,"height":2700,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/JoyfulGenerosity_6x9_100_JPG.jpg?v=1675282395","width":1812}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"72\" width=\"202\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/kress_240x240.png?v=1502997441\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/kress_240x240.png?v=1502997441\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Steve Swartz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781934952467\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #244d1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages 112\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of financial giving to the church can create tension and anxiety if not understood from the scriptural perspective of the Christian's heart for Christ. In this theological treatment of giving, Steve Swartz examines the biblical basis for obedience in giving to the Lord's work, which is, ultimately, because of his love for the loyalty to Jesus Christ. The gospel of Christ compels the Christian to respond in gratitude for God's grace in salvation, and giving is one such tangible response. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The call to give is often met with tension in today's church. But with the mind of a theologian and the heart of a shepherd, Dr. Swartz carefully tackles a sensitive subject with grace, compassion, and clarity, guiding the reader to a better understanding if the heart of God...This book includes practical teaching on giving, but even more, provides a pathway to a life of real joy focused on worshiping the Lord with a generous heart....After reading Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace, I have a greater desire to give to Kingdom work, a clearer view of God's heart, and a more intense longing for heaven.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Michael Staton, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Mustang, Oklahoma, and featured speaker of Every Word Preached\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Joyful Generosity: Responding to God's Grace is a spiritually powerful, biblical-theological approach to the subject of financial stewardship. Dr. Swartz avoids the heresies of prosperity theology while teaching God's clear commands and promises related to giving...I highly recommend this book to the pastors in all our capital campaigns.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Rod Rogers, Owner\/principal consultant with AMI Church Consulting Services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #22491d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Steve Swartz (M.Div., The Master's Seminary, D.Min., The Master's Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, California. He is the author of several books such as Shattered Shepherds and Strength in the River. and is a regular lecturer at John MacArthur's Grace Advance, a post-graduate academy for church-planting pastors. Steve is the featured Bible teacher at Steadfast in the Faith, the online media ministry of Grace Bible Church. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":8117139702054,"title":"On Generosity: A Way Forward in a Divided World","handle":"on-generosity-a-way-forward-in-a-divided-world","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor John Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781736865194\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages 135\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehat does it mean to be a generous person? Further, why should generosity be cultivated and pursued? Why should it be habitual rather than a random act of kindness? Generous deeds, when consistently performed, build bridges, bring reconciliation, and bless communities. In this small book, readers are presented with a model of generosity that comes from the pen of the apostle Paul. Enlightening and encouraging, John Lee reminds us that generosity changes benefactors and beneficiaries. In a world of plenty and in a world of want, each of us can make a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* * *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Lee is an educator and a minister in the Christian Reformed Church. He has taught at various institutions and currently serves at the Geneva School of Manhattan. He obtained his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in history from Yale University. His essays have appeared in The Banner, Christianity Today, and several other publications. He lives in New York City and East Hampton with his wife and two children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2022-01-04T11:12:46-05:00","created_at":"2023-02-01T15:30:03-05:00","vendor":"Stone Tower Press","type":"Books","tags":["Christian Living","generosity","John Lee","stone tower press"],"price":1095,"price_min":1095,"price_max":1095,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":44350153294118,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9781736865194","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"On Generosity: A Way Forward in a Divided World","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1095,"weight":227,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781736865194","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403","\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403"],"featured_image":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32829904388390,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.643,"height":2100,"width":1350,"src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403"},"aspect_ratio":0.643,"height":2100,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Front_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403","width":1350},{"alt":null,"id":32829904421158,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":2100,"width":1343,"src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403"},"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":2100,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jplbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Generosity_Back_Cover.jpg?v=1675283403","width":1343}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5689\/files\/Stone_Tower_100x100.png?v=1546616956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor John Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN 9781736865194\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #378647;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages 135\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehat does it mean to be a generous person? Further, why should generosity be cultivated and pursued? Why should it be habitual rather than a random act of kindness? Generous deeds, when consistently performed, build bridges, bring reconciliation, and bless communities. In this small book, readers are presented with a model of generosity that comes from the pen of the apostle Paul. Enlightening and encouraging, John Lee reminds us that generosity changes benefactors and beneficiaries. In a world of plenty and in a world of want, each of us can make a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* * *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Lee is an educator and a minister in the Christian Reformed Church. He has taught at various institutions and currently serves at the Geneva School of Manhattan. He obtained his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in history from Yale University. His essays have appeared in The Banner, Christianity Today, and several other publications. He lives in New York City and East Hampton with his wife and two children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}