The Grace of Giving

by John R.W. Stott

John Stott takes the reader through principles of giving in 2 Corinthians 8 & 9. He writes winsomely, showing how the Apostle Paul urged the Corinthians to give joyfully and generously, in response to Christ's love.This is a beautiful exhortation to consider what to give. The writer finishes by saying that he himself has been caused to reconsider his giving, having worked through these two chapters.We give to the glory of God and in doing so we bring blessing to others; we too are blessed as we give.Churches have found this booklet helpful to encourage new members to consider their giving and all members to consider how they can contribute to building projects or other major initiatives.Sometimes we need to adjust our giving downwards, when circumstances change. John Stott engages with this situation. He writes as a pastor.

Genres: Reference, Christian

20 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

John R. W. Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. Whether in the West or in the Two-Thirds World, a hallmark of Stott's ministry has been expository preaching that addresses the hearts and minds of contemporary men and women. Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Reviews

[R. Dwain]

Very good booklet on financial giving. It is essentially a look at 2 Corinthians 8-9 with applications for today.

[Gerhard]

Great little book that makes you think about your giving and guides you to help your thinking to be clear.

[David Campton]

A short booklet dealing with the often thorny issue of giving money in a interesting and thoroughly Biblical way. The complete antithesis of the heretical "prosperity gospel."