{"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. 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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"}

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It is full of wisdom and practical advice. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiana Lynn Severance, Director of the Dunham Bible Museum at Houston Baptist University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe great English preacher of the nineteenth century, Charles Spurgeon, wrote: “I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.” Can you do that when you are experiencing God’s severe providence? This book will help you learn! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn D. 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Street, Professor and Chair of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University, member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, author of Men Counseling Men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Swartz serves as senior preaching pastor of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, California. He is the author of Shattered Shepherds, a book for church leaders facing ministry hardships, and a regular lecturer at John MacArthur’s Grace Advance Academy, a post-graduate academy for church-planting pastors. He is the featured Bible teacher with Steadfast in The Faith, the online media ministry of Grace Bible Church.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}