{"product_id":"the-economics-of-gods-plan-a-mandate-for-surplus-creation-hardcover","title":"The Economics of God's Plan: A Mandate for Surplus Creation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam B. McKee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For those who think there is no connection between economics and the Bible, this book says, \"Not so fast.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e William B. McKee, a husband, father, grandfather, and Christian scholar, not only disagrees with this position-he explains how the false view developed. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e He also shares economic models that demonstrate how the Bible has supported the creation of wealth, highlighting how money has been a subject of teaching by church leaders from the beginning. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Along the way, McKee reveals his personal story of how he turned the corporate pyramid he had lived by for so many years upside down, moving from success to significance to support people instead of having people support him. From there, it was on to seminary school. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Throughout this treatise, McKee introduces economic paradigms to help explain why God has always required surplus (wealth) for his plan. Further, he explains how surplus was initiated by God, highlighting scriptural teachings on the creation of surplus and the concomitant spiritual risks to those that have the special gift of productivity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Join the author as he explores how creating or influencing surplus can help advance God's kingdom with biblical insights, lessons, and cautions on wealth-building and its distribution in The Economics of God's Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam B. McKee is a scholar in residence at Valley Presbyterian Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona. He is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and earned a master's degree in economics from UCLA. A jet instructor pilot in the Air Force, he completed a civilian career in commercial banking, venture capital, and investment banking. He retired in 2000 and graduated from Fuller Seminary in 2015, where he earned a master's in theology. He writes on theology and teaches adult Christian education. He and his wife, Penne, have two children and two grandchildren. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Epikouros Fund \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epikouros is an ancient Greek word used in the time of Homer to describe an active ally in battle. The Epikouros Fund is a self-directed 501c3 charitable foundation managed by the Arizona Community Foundation. Author proceeds from the sale of this book, and any other donations to the fund, will be used to ally with others to further the expansion of God's Kingdom on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42106608156807,"sku":"9781973657958","price":47.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0dd18c50d4eda1fd8f7dec04bc61a9e6.webp?v=1732446402","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-economics-of-gods-plan-a-mandate-for-surplus-creation-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}