A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions

by Getz, Gene A.; Stowell, Joseph M.

• ISBN13: 9781620321263
• ISBN10: 1620321262
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-01
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Pub

Summary

Some researchers estimate that evangelical Christians give an average of 2 percent of their income to further the kingdom of God. Such a practice reveals a theology of material possessions that is clearly out of line with God's Word.Gene Getz in an extensive search reveals intriguing, detailed information on the subject of material possessions based on Scripture. The synthesis of this and selected extrabiblical literature resulted in the formation of more than 120 biblical principles that can be applied by any person in any culture. Dr. Getz not only shares these principles but offers guidance for church leaders and laypeople who want to apply them in their church.

Author Biography

Gene A. Getz is director of the Center for Church Renewal and is pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, Plano, Texas. He is also an adjunct professor in pastoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Table of Contents

Index of Graphics	p. 9
Index of Maps	p. 9
Foreword	p. 11
Preface	p. 13
Acknowledgments	p. 20
Introduction: Gaining Perspective	p. 21
The Church in Jerusalem
Setting the Stage	p. 31
Identifying with the Jewish Community	p. 35
The Church in Action: Acts 2:42-6:7	p. 43
Supracultural Principles	p. 51
The Teachings of Jesus Christ
The Apostles' Teaching	p. 61
Jesus' Perspective on Economic Structures	p. 65
The Apostles' Personal Witness	p. 69
Jesus' Teachings in Matthew 5	p. 75
Jesus' Teachings in Matthew 6	p. 83
Jesus' Teachings in Matthew 10, 15, 19, 23	p. 95
Moving from Specific to General Principles	p. 105
Moving Beyond Jerusalem
The Church Is Scattered: Acts 8:1-3	p. 123
The Gospel Penetrates Samaria: Acts 8:4-25	p. 127
The Ethiopian Eunuch, Dorcas, and Cornelius: Acts 8:26-11:18	p. 133
The Church in Antioch: Acts 11:19-30	p. 143
Supracultural Principles	p. 147
The Gentile Church and Its Expanded Mission
Gaining Perspective: The First Missionary Journey	p. 161
James's Letter	p. 167
Paul's Letter to the Galatians	p. 181
Paul's Mission: The Second Journey
Gaining Perspective: The Second Missionary Journey	p. 187
Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians	p. 191
Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians	p. 197
Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians	p. 205
Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians, 8:1-24	p. 213
Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians, 9:1-15	p. 227
Moving from Specific to General Principles	p. 239
Paul's Mission: The Third Journey and Imprisonment
Gaining Perspective: The Third Missionary Journey	p. 251
Paul's Letter to the Romans	p. 255
A Biblical Perspective on Borrowing and Debt	p. 263
Paul's Trip to Jerusalem and Rome	p. 281
Paul's Letter to Philemon	p. 285
Paul's Letters to the Ephesians and Colossians	p. 291
Paul's Letter to the Philippians	p. 299
The Final Years of the New Testament Era
Paul's Pastoral Letters: 1 Timothy	p. 311
Paul's Pastoral Letters: Titus, 2 Timothy	p. 325
1 Peter, Hebrews	p. 331
2 Peter, Jude, and 1, 2, 3 John	p. 339
Revelation	p. 347
Applying Biblical Principles
Learning to Apply Supracultural Principles	p. 355
A Systematic and Thematic Perspective	p. 387
Bibliography	p. 401
General Index	p. 409
Scripture Index	p. 425
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