We Are in His Government
Gen. 1:26-28 [NIV] 26Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27So God created man in his […]
Relationships: Government, Kingdom and Economy
The originals meanings of the words economy and government are scarcely much different than in their theological and spiritual connotations. However, the differences and relationship between the two are evident today: For example: The economy is only part of the care and policy-making of a government. It is mainly part and parcel of the the […]
The Economy and Government of the Kingdom of God
Recently, the concepts of the government and economy of God have become buzz words in certain Christian circles. Let’s try to dig past their trendy usages into a more thorough explanation of their meanings. Government A government is the body within an organization that has the authority to make and enforce rules, laws and regulations, […]
The Seed
Before expanding on our Fruitful Tree, let’s look at how Jesus used the mustard seed in his parable of the Kingdom of God. He noted that this seed was one of the very smallest, yet would grow to be one of the mightiest trees. He was teaching about how the Kingdom of God grows. This […]
The Fruitful Tree
We’ve chosen to use the tree to symbolize proper financial stewardship. As a metaphor, it will allow us to teach much about your entire financial life. The tree is the mightiest of plants, and yet it grows from a tiny seed. Jesus often used this metaphor to illustrate the life and economy of the Kingdom. […]
Computing Your Own Net Worth
Net Worth is the sum total of assets minus liabilities. In financial terms, when you subtract all the money that you owe from that which you own – you are left with your net worth. Most financial pundits consider this the be all/end all number defining your wealth. As you’ll see, cash flow is a […]
Parable of the Weeds (Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43)
Jesus used many parables to teach truths of the Kingdom. This was a tradition of instruction used many times in the Old Testament. “Listen, O my people, to my instruction; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,” (Psalm […]
Focus on God, Money will come (Mt 6:25-34)
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in […]
Is it possible for an American to know God? (Mt 2)
Matthew 2 The Magi were looking for the truth in God even though they lived in a culture that did not know Him by name. Whether they had prophesies left hundreds of years before by Daniel and the other exiles, or whether God simply made it clear to them in their star gazing or some […]