Proof of Work – A Biblical Survey of Money
Secondary Sovereignty (Selected Scriptures)
In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis unpacks the biblical foundation of secondary sovereignty, showing how God delegates property stewardship to individuals while retaining ultimate ownership. Using selected Scriptures, he establishes that secondary sovereignty is a God-ordained principle granting humans authority over possessions for their benefit and God’s glory. By understanding secondary sovereignty, believers can approach property, money, and stewardship with theological clarity and responsibility.
Implications of the Fall (Genesis 3)
In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis examines the implications of the Fall as described in Genesis 3, emphasizing how sin has distorted God’s original design for work, money, and relationships. The implications of the Fall include death, idolatry, deceit, labor’s curse, and broken relationships. Pranaitis points to Christ as the Redeemer who restores what sin has marred. Understanding the implications of the Fall is essential for forming a biblical worldview on money.
God’s Good Gifts of Work and Money (Genesis 1-2)
In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis lays the groundwork for a biblical view of work, showing that labor is not a curse but a good gift from God. Drawing from Genesis 1 and 2, he explains how work and money are part of God’s original design and highlights their redemptive purpose. The biblical view of work helps believers reframe their understanding of vocation and provision.
What Does the Bible Say About Money? (Selected Scriptures)
In this insightful lesson, Simon Pranaitis launches a new series examining the biblical view of money. Exploring selected scriptures, he challenges believers to align their understanding of finances with God’s Word. Emphasizing that money influences every aspect of life, Pranaitis encourages listeners to reshape their worldview through a biblical lens. The biblical view of money is presented as central to faithful Christian living and discipleship.
SImon Pranaitis
Teacher
He moved to Southern California to complete his Master’s in Bioscience at Keck Graduate Institute. While in graduate school, he met and married the love of his life, Jessica. They spent the first ten years of their married life in Ontario, CA, attending Foothill Bible Church in Upland, CA, and working together in High School Ministries and Young Married Small Group Ministries.
Simon co-taught an adult Sunday School class with one of the elders, volunteered on the missions commission, took courses at Foothill Institute of Theological Training (FITT), and participated in regular evangelism outreach. Simon’s work for a medical device company moved the family to Seattle, where they continued serving in small group ministries. Simon was also a Living Hope Bible Church deacon in Issaquah, WA.
Simon, Jessica and their five kids have lived in Idaho since 2017, attended Kootenai Church since 2021, and rejoice in God’s providence of rich fellowship and opportunities for growth in Christ. Simon works remotely for Unchained, a Bitcoin financial services company, and enjoys gardening with Jessica, playing the piano, reading theology, and learning about Bitcoin.
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