What does gospel-centered giving look like? How do we refute common objections to giving to the poor? In this episode, we will pull from two wonderful resources that cover the issue of Christian charity. Below are two links for a free dive into this vital topic:

Jonathan Edwards: Christian Charity https://www.biblebb.com/files/edwards/charity.htm

Tim Keller: The Gospel to the Poor https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/the-gospel-and-the-poor/

In this episode, we will tour dozens of Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation in order to see the depth and consistency regarding God’s thoughts about the issue of poverty. 

In this episode, we will examine a few of the big ideas surrounding the issue of poverty. 

In this episode, we will examine several statistics regarding poverty. 

Acts 3:1-11 is an illustration of the signs and wonders mentioned in 2:42-47. What is the purpose of miracles? How does the miracle in 1:1-11 give a platform for the message of Peter that followed?

In this aerial view of chapters 3 and 4, we see that these are simply illustrations of the description of the Spirit-filled Church in 2:42-47. The benefits of reading Scripture for breadth is on full display in this short narrative.  

Justin Martyr provides us with a historical gold mine in regards the 2nd Century church. How does it stack up against the 1st century church? Do we resemble the early believers today?

What are the marks of a Spirit-filled church? What are the consequences of a church that spurns those characteristics?

Peter’s sermon at Pentecost stands as one of the most important sermons in church history. We see exactly what it looks like to defend the faith and preach the non-negotiable truths of the gospel. 

What is the significance of Pentecost? How does the whole of Scripture help us understand the gravity of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?