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title: 'Introduction to Robert C. Ogden, Pew Rents and the New Testament: Can They Be Reconciled?'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'James Russell Miller'
date: 1892-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Money, Possessions, and Stewardship'
- 'Public Worship'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 5'
- 'Acts 17'
- 'Romans 12'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/miller-1892-introduction-to-robert-c-ogden-pew-rents-and-the-new-testament-can-they-be-reconciled
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# Introduction to Robert C. Ogden, Pew Rents and the New Testament: Can They Be Reconciled?

Ogden argues against pew-renting and for voluntary, free preaching and biblical stewardship, grounding church support in New Testament teaching: love, synagogue model, and generous giving.

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