Without condemning those who follow a different pattern, it has been the practice of those who follow in the steps of Hudson Taylor to move the hearts of the people to give by talking to God and not people.

Dr. James Taylor, the great-grandson of the founder, explains how this faith in future grace, rooted in demonstration of bygone grace, honors God.

“We begin from a position of faith. We believe God does exist. We have become convinced of this in a variety of ways, but all of us have experienced the grace of God in bringing us to know himself through Jesus Christ and through rebirth by his Spirit. We believe we have good grounds of believing in Him through the historical fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: we believe that someone who said He would die and rise again, and did it is credible in every other way. Therefore, we are prepared to trust Him, not only for the eternal salvation of our souls, but also for the practical provision of our daily bread and financial support”

Excerpt from Future Grace by Pastor John Piper

Romans 11:36 For from him and through him and to him are ALL THINGS, to Him be the Glory. Amen.

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