Faith Promise Giving
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We support our missionaries with Faith Promise giving, which means becoming a partner
with God to spread the Gospel to the whole world through missions.
The believer looks to the Lord "in faith" asking how much he would
have the believer give; then promises to give as the Lord directs.
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What is the biblical
basis of Faith Promise giving?
2 Corinthians: 8 and 9 form the general basis for
Faith Promise giving.
Chapter 8, verse 3,
mentions "to their power" and "beyond their power." "To
their power" or according to their power, relates especially to tithes and
offerings, or known sources of income. "Beyond their power" relates in
a unique way to Faith Promise giving, since looking beyond any known sources of
income is to look to the Lord for His special enabling.
What is the relationship
between the Faith Promise plan and the paying of tithes, or the giving of
offerings?
Tithes and offerings are
taught in the Word of God and are urgently needed in the work of the church. But
these are not sufficient to get the gospel to the world in this generation.
Tithes and offerings look to, and depend on, a stated income. Faith Promise looks directly to God, asking in effect: "How much can I trust God to give
through me?" This offers God a channel through which He can pour limitless
amounts into His work through His children.
Are "Faith Promises" pledges?
No, Faith Promises are not
pledges. A pledge is horizontal, made to a church, society, or other worthy
cause. The Faith Promise is vertical, being made between the believer and the
Lord. If at the end of the year God has not enabled the person to meet his Faith
Promise commitment, the matter is only between that person and the Lord.
How should Faith Promise commitments be made?
It is best that
commitments be made at the missions rally. The amount need to be clearly
indicated per week, per month, or per year.
Are Faith Promise commitments usually paid?
Yes. The history of the Faith Promise plan of giving is that the person, or
church, usually has invested more in the Lord’s work at the end of the year
than the total commitment made. Since God is included in this unique
partnership, it is His privilege to pour out a superabundance of blessings.
What is the motivating
power in Faith Promise giving?
The power of the Lord working through the willing partner is the key to
Faith Promise giving. One’s faith in God’s ability to provide the full
amount and the faithfulness to make the promise are the key. This type of giving
is limited only by God’s purpose.
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