Rich in Every Way by Gene Getz Paperback: Howard Books (2004); 368 pages
About This Book Getz’s work is a comprehensive answer to the question: “What does the Bible say about money and possessions?” Getz and a small team of researchers literally found and picked through each instance this topic appears in Scripture, and the result is an educational, organized guide to God’s view of money. For the sake of length and relevance, the book focuses on the New Testament while referring to Old Testament themes.
From his fine-toothed study of the Word, Getz has derived 102 “supracultural” principles to direct the Christian’s thoughts and deeds in a culture besotted with consumerism. He has grouped these principles into 26 topical chapters, each of which focuses, chronologically, on a certain book or character of the Bible.
How It Will Help If you, too, are asking what God thinks about money, Getz has probably already answered any question you could think of. His work is one of the most exhaustive Bible studies you’ll find. This book would make a great reference tool; it is systematically organized and easy to read.
Getz’s book will not only help you in your research, it will aid you in your delivery of the Word. It pointedly bridges the gap between then and now, and is comprised of practical principles your people could (and should) apply to their lives immediately. Also, you’ll find the compilation of principles at the book’s end especially helpful for your quick recall or perusal.
Table of Contents Introduction: A Quest for God’s Agenda
Part 1: Principles from the Church in Jerusalem 1. The Mystery Revealed 2. An Unparalleled Work of Faith
Part 2: Principles from the Teachings of Jesus 3. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5) 4. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6) 5. More Teachings from Jesus (Matthew) 6. Jesus’ Use of Economic Illustrations
Part 3: Principles from the Early Church—Moving Beyond Jerusalem and Judea 7. The Gospel in Samaria 8. Work and Ministry 9. Dorcas, an Ordinary Woman 10. A Gentile Named Cornelius 11. Beyond Judea and Samaria
Part 4: Principles from the First Missionary Journey 12. The Letter from James 13. The Letter to the Galatians
Part 5: Principles from the Second Missionary Journey 14. The Letter to the Thessalonians 15. The First Letter to the Corinthians 16. Second Corinthians 8 17. Second Corinthians 9
Part 6: Principles from the Third Missionary Journey 18. The Letter to the Romans 19. Borrowing, Loaning, and Debt
Part 7: Principles from the Prison Epistles 20. The Twin Epistles: Ephesians and Colossians 21. Philippians: An Intimate Epistle 22. A Personal Letter to Philemon
Part 8: Principles from the Pastoral Letters 23. The First Letter to Timothy 24. Paul’s Final Correspondence
Part 9: The Final Letters 25. The Last Letters 26. Overarching Biblical Truths
Conclusion: The Principles Compiled 27. 102 Supracultural Principles for Becoming Rich in Every Way
Appendix: – Guidelines for Developing Supracultural Principles
About the Author Gene Getz is pastor emeritus of Fellowship Bible Church North in Plano, Texas, and an adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the director of the Center for Church Renewal, as well as the host and executive director and producer of Renewal Radio.
Getz received a BA from Moody Bible Institute (1954), an MA from Rocky Mountain College (1958), and a PhD from Wheaton College (1968).
He has been happily married to Elaine for over 40 years, and has three adult children, Renee, Robyn, and Kenton. The Getzes also have six grandchildren, and live in Plano, Texas.
Other books by Getz:
Measure of a Healthy Church (Regal, 2006)
Measure of a Man (revised; Regal, 2004)
Elders and Leaders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church (2003)
Biblical Theology of Material Possessions (Moody, 1990)
Real Prosperity (Moody, 1990)
Biblical Renewal Series (Chariot)
One Another Series (Chariot)
Men of Character Series (Broadman & Holman)
| Intro | Book 1: Money, Possessions, and Eternity | Book 2: Giving to God Book 3: Financial Peace Revisited | Book 4: The Literary Book of Economics Book 5: Your Money Counts | Book 6: Secrets of the Generous Life Book 7: Classic Sermons on Stewardship | Book 8: Rich in Every Way |