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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

It sounds really spiritual to say God is interested in a relationship, not in rules. But it’s not biblical. From top to bottom the Bible is full of commands. They aren’t meant to stifle a relationship with God, but to protect it, seal it, and define it.
Kevin DeYoung

Giving is not motivated by trying to convince people how "smart" and "responsible" and "enjoyable" it is to give...(rather we are to be) savoring and seeking the kingdom of God. Only the greater treasures of the kingdom of God can free us from clinging to the competing treasures of this world. Only the deeper satisfaction that comes from spending ourselves for others can defeat the sinfully natural impulse to use others for our own ends. And giving up ourselves for others can take place only when our own security needs have already been met in the Christ who spent Himself for us (2 Cor. 8:9). Hence, rather than focusing merely on more effective ways to advertise the benefits and obligations of giving, we need to pray for the pouring out of God's Spirit on His people. Instead of bigger fund-raising campaigns, we need a bigger picture of God.
Scott Hafemann

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    Lecture 30

    This entry is part 21 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 30 Lecture XXX. Moral Government.–No. 9. Seventh Commandment. Exodus 20:14. “Thou shalt not commit adultery.” I. Show what is implied in this command. 1. It implies the pre existence of the institution of marriage. 2. It implies that marriage…

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    Lecture 28

    This entry is part 22 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 28 Lecture XXVIII. Moral Government.–No. 7. Fourth Commandment. Exodus 20:9 11. ‘Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do…

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    Lecture 14

    This entry is part 23 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 14 Lecture XIV. Moral Attributes.–No. 5. Wisdom Of God. First. Define Wisdom. Second. Prove that Wisdom is an attribute of God. First. Define Wisdom. 1. Wisdom is the most benevolent use of knowledge and power. 2. The attribute of…

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    Lecture 16

    This entry is part 24 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 16 Lecture XVI. Unity Of God. First. What is intended by the term unity, as applied to God. Second. Some remarks in respect to the manner in which this subject has been treated in different ages and nations. Third….

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    Lecture 8

    This entry is part 25 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 8 Lecture VIII. Deism. First. Define Deism. Second. Notice the different classes of Deists. Third. Notice their principal objections to Christianity. Fourth. Consider some of the difficulties of Deism. First. Define Deism. Deism is Godism, in opposition to no…

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    Lecture 13

    This entry is part 26 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 13 Lecture XIII. Moral Attributes.–No. 4. Truth Of God. First. Define Truth. Second. Prove that Truth is an attribute of God. First. Define Truth. Truth, as a moral attribute, is a state of mind. It is a disposition to…

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    Lecture 7

    This entry is part 27 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 7 Lecture VII. Inspiration Of The Bible. First. What is not implied in the inspiration of the Bible. Second. What is implied in it. Third. How a question of this kind cannot be proved. Fourth. How it can be…

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    Lecture 9

    This entry is part 28 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 9 Lecture IX. Natural Attributes Of God.   I am to show: First. What is meant by a natural attribute. Second. What are some of the natural attributes of God. First. What is meant by a natural attribute. A…

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    Lecture 10

    This entry is part 29 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 10 Lecture X. Moral Attributes Of God. First. Show what is meant by a moral attribute. Second. What are some of the moral attributes of God. Third. Prove that he possesses such attributes. First. Show what is meant by…

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    Lecture 11

    This entry is part 30 of 44 in the series SKELETONS OF A COURSE OF THEOLOGICAL LECTURES by Charles Finney

    Lecture 11 Lecture XI. Moral Attributes.–No. 2. Justice Of God. First. Define the term Justice. Second. Show the several senses in which it is used. Third. Prove that God is just. Fourth. Answer an objection. First. Define the term Justice….

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