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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