The Grace of Giving
John Stott
Theology
Chapters 24
- Contents ≈ 1 min
- Foreword ≈ 3 min
- Introduction ≈ 2 min
- 1. Christian giving is an expression of the grace of God (2 Corinthians 8:1–6) ≈ 3 min
- 2. Christian giving can be a charisma, that is a gift of the Spirit (8:7) ≈ 2 min
- 3. Christian giving is inspired by the cross of Christ (8:8, 9) ≈ 2 min
- 4. Christian giving is proportionate giving (8:10–12) ≈ 3 min
- 5. Christian giving contributes to equality (8:13–15) ≈ 5 min
- 6. Christian giving must be carefully supervised (8:16–24) ≈ 4 min
- 7. Christian giving can be stimulated by a little friendly competition (9:1–5) ≈ 3 min
- 8. Christian giving resembles a harvest (9:6–11a) ≈ 5 min
- 9. Christian giving has symbolic significance ≈ 3 min
- 10. Christian giving promotes thanksgiving to God (9:11b-15) ≈ 2 min
- To conclude ≈ 1 min
- Author’s Preface ≈ 2 min
- 1. Financial support for the poor is integral to biblical mission ≈ 13 min
- 2. Financial administration is a stewardship of grace and obedience ≈ 7 min
- 3. Financial appeals require advance planning ≈ 6 min
- 4. Financial temptations call for ‘safety in numbers’ ≈ 8 min
- 5. Financial accountability demands transparency before God and man ≈ 4 min
- 6. Financial trustworthiness is an apostolic honour to Christ ≈ 10 min
- Questions for Reflection ≈ 1 min
- Recommended Reading ≈ 1 min
- Lausanne Movement ≈ 2 min
| Author | John Stott |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Era | Contemporary |
| Categories | Theology |
| Length | 24 chapters · ≈ 1 h 33 min read |
| Formats | Web Book · EPUB |
