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The Old Testament Promise of Material Blessings and the Contemporary Believer

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  • Walter C. Kaiser Jr

Does the Old Testament advocate a prosperity gospel? How should we understand the teaching of texts like Leviticus 26, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 37?

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The Work of the Deacons Questions and Answers

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  • James Visscher

This article discusses three questions raised around the work of the diaconate: Should the church make use of welfare?; Should deacons wait for members in need to approach them, or should they be pro-active?; Should deacons demand budgets from members who ask for assistance?

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Ending Welfare as We Know it?

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  • Blair Brown

This article is about welfare, poverty, and idleness.

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The Church and Public Assistance: A Catechism

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  • John R. Sittema

Should the church and deacons make use of government assistance and welfare for poorer members? In the form of a catechism, this article explores the matter of ministering mercy in our age of food stams and community food pantries.

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