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Why Should I Make A Faith Promise
Offering?
Every Christian from age seven or so and up is encouraged to make a
Faith Promise Offering to missions. But why? Without
considering the numerous testimonies of those who have experienced the
blessings of Faith Promise Giving to missions, think about the following
Biblical reasons for making a Faith Promise Offering.
To prove or demonstrate my love for God
2 Corinthians 8:8
To help with the carrying out of the Great Commission
The last commandment of Jesus was to evangelize the entire world (Matthew
28:19-20). The is yet to be fulfilled. Each one of us
who are Christ's disciples are responsible for its fulfillment.
Missionaries are desperately trying to raise their support so they can
go to their fields. My Faith Promise Offering will help provide
the money with which to send them. Romans
10:15
To put faith into practice
2 Corinthians 5:7; James
2:26
To abound in the grace of giving
2 Corinthians 8:7
To follow the many biblical examples of faith giving
Examples include the widow of Zarephath (1
Kings 17:8-16) and the Macedonian Christians ( 2
Corinthians 8:1-5).
To follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ in giving.
2 Corinthians 8:9
To follow the inspired advice of Paul
He said it is expedient, not only to give, but to make a commitment
to give. 2 Corinthians 8:10
To experience the blessings of the Lord Jesus
Acts 20:35; Luke
6:38
To encourage others in the grace of giving
2 Corinthians 9:2
To reap a bountiful spiritual harvest in my own life
2 Corinthians 9:6
To experience the love of God in all its fullness
2 Corinthians 9:7
To prove God and thus build my faith
Malachi 3:10
To bring glory to God
2 Corinthians 9:13
To build up my account in heaven
Matthew 6:20; Philippians
4:17
To please God
Philippians 4:18
- Robert A. Mundy, D.D.
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We'll do our best to answer your questions.
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