Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeMany Americans advocate some form of socialism, allowing the government to regulate greater areas of everyday life. Does the Bible support this idea?
Was the Early Church Socialist or Communist?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe apostles never required converts to give up property as a precondition for church membership. Rather, the members voluntarily gave, retaining ownership.
Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeGod's Word encourages a strong work ethic, something socialism tends to discourage. Work produces profit, from which a person can generously give to others.
Investing in Eternal Life
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe are commissioned to be generous in good works, whether it consists of money, time, or talent. Conduct now lays up treasure for the future.
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Do The First Works
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughWe also need to return to our first love and diligently do the first works, including fellowship, continuing in the doctrine, and doing things properly.
Imagination
Sermon by John O. ReidSatan works on us through our imagination; he broadcasts images to our minds. To counter this, we must resist him, practice humility and draw close to God.