vocation
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David W. Jones recommends five books for your summer reading list.
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When You Don’t Believe Your Own Prayers
Here are three exhortations related to prayer and faith to encourage Christians who struggle to believe their own prayers.
Summer Reading List
A Book for Every Believer’s Library: David W. Jones’ Summer Reading Recommendations
Dr. David W. Jones recommends three books for your summer reading list.
ministry
When to Keep Silent
There are times when it is best not to speak.
economics
Is There a “Christian” Economic System?
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theology
Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?
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theology
5 Reasons You Should Read the Bible’s Genealogies
By David W. Jones One of the unique aspects of the Bible are the many lengthy genealogical lists […]
theology
David W. Jones: Why Do Christians Still Sin?
Why do Christians still sin? In this video, Dr. David W. Jones, Professor of Christian Ethics and Associate […]
theology
David W. Jones: Can Christians Commit the Unpardonable Sin?
In this video, Dr. David W. Jones, Professor of Christian Ethics, answers a common question many Christians have: […]
wealth and poverty
Does God Want Me to Be Rich or Poor? What Proverbs Has to Say
By David W. Jones The book of Proverbs addresses many practical issues in the Christian life, such as […]
counseling
On Lament and Hard Questions | David W. Jones’ Summer Reading Recommendations
As summer begins, we want to help you craft the perfect Summer Reading List. We asked Southeastern Seminary […]
coronavirus
3 Sources of Hope in a Fear-Filled World
By David W. Jones In the midst of the pandemic, one of the things that has stood out […]
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David W. Jones: How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life?
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economics
5 Critical Errors of the Prosperity Gospel
By David W. Jones “To live with the object of accumulating wealth is anti-Christian.”[1] Charles Spurgeon uttered these […]
creation care
4 Reasons Christians Care for Creation
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vocation
Why We Work
Work often seems like a drudge. We spend our weeks longing for the weekend, when we can stop […]
economics
Does the Bible Say Christians Should Be Communists?
By David W. Jones Recently I was on the aisle seat of a flight, praying no one would […]
Culture
On Matters of Conscience, How Should You Decide?
By David W. Jones One of the topics I explore in my new book Knowing and Doing the […]
economics
Should Millennials Care about Economics?
Results-driven. Globally-oriented. Civic-minded. We often use these to describe millennials. These characteristics are ideal for the field of […]
economics
What Working on a Farm Taught Me about the Material World
Every Good Thing is a little book on a big topic: the material world. Where do we start? […]
economics
To Tithe or Not to Tithe? A New Testament Guide to Generous Giving
To tithe or not to tithe? This simple question has been debated in small groups, in Sunday school rooms, over kitchen tables and in textbooks for decades.
poverty alleviation strategies
3 Essential Guidelines for Ministering to the Poor
Poverty is pervasive in our fallen world, and it has many origins, as we saw in a recent […]
economics
What Really Causes Poverty?
The Christian tradition has always stood in solidarity with the poor. James reminds his readers that caring for […]
creation care
All Is Not One: The Problem with Panentheism and the Material World
In a recent article, we saw why Christians should care for creation. Yet too often, we don’t care about […]
We Are More Than Consumers: The Problem with Secular Humanism and the Material World
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economics
Why God Created You With Material Needs
If we were to boil wealth and poverty down to its core ingredient, it would be this: material […]
economics
David Jones: The Prosperity Gospel Is No Gospel At All
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economics
What Does the Great Commission Have to Do with Economics and Stewardship?
When I tell people I teach a class entitled “Economics, Stewardship, and the Common Good,” a common question […]
economics
The Inauguration, Paula White, and the Pitfalls of the Prosperity Gospel
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vocation
3 Wrong Ways to Think About Your Job
By David W. Jones The Bible addresses the topic of work, oftentimes in a commending manner and always […]
vocation
Jesus, Paul and Beyond: Work Is Everywhere in the Bible
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economics
David W. Jones: “God Doesn’t Care Whether You’re Rich or Poor, But He Does Care What You Do with It.”
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communism
Were Early Christians Communists?
Were early Christians communists? That’s what some Christians conclude when the read about the early Christian converts in […]
wealth and poverty
Was Jesus Rich or Poor — and Why Does It Matter?
When it comes to wealth and poverty, “What would Jesus do?” Perhaps a better question would be, “What […]
economics
Faith and Your Finances: 4 Pitfalls to Avoid
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economics
Rich or Poor? God Cares More about What’s in Your Heart than Your Hands
Many of our political debates center on the topic of wealth and poverty. Who is wealthy, and who […]
Summer Reading List
Summer Reading: 7 Books on Faith and Economics from David W. Jones
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economics
Four Reasons You Should Care about the Material World
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economics
Does Your Material Wealth Indicate Your Spiritual Health?
What is the connection between your bank statement and spiritual life? You can find opinions all across the […]
economics
How Should You Deal with Wealth and Poverty? Three New Testament Teachings
What did you do yesterday? Perhaps you went to work, made money, paid bills and drove past the […]
economics
What Did Jesus Really Teach about Wealth and Poverty?
What did Jesus really teach about wealth and poverty? Perhaps you think that Jesus discouraged wealth and promoted […]
economics
Does God Want You to Provide for Your Needs or Protect the Poor? You Don’t Have to Choose
Does God want people to work to provide for their needs? Or does God want people to protect […]
economics
What Does God Think about Wealth and Poverty? Lessons from the Law
The Old Testament law is a body of legislation recorded in the Pentateuch — the first five books […]
communism
Does Acts Teach that Christians Should Be Communists?
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economics
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