Is tithing your expectation when giving?

[Jim Campbell]

Referencing Hebrews chapters 6 & 7 without regard for the chapter numbering pause. Scriptures say Jesus is high priest after the order of Melchisedec forever and receives tithes. Jesus received Abel's lamb sacrifice, rejected Cain's grass offering. Abraham tithed into that priestly order and was blessed by that priest. The Levitical priesthood of the Law commanded continuation of tithing through men who died. Jesus, who is and always will be priest of the eternal order of Melchisedec continues to receive tithes and worship after how Abraham's tithe set a model for the Levitical.

So what about us Christians? We have no membership with the Levitital priesthood.
1 Peter 2:5-9 (KJV)
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

So what should we accept concerning our gospel ministries? The Law set the method by which the Levitical priesthood would continue supported.
1 Corinthians 9:13-14 (KJV)
13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? 14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

Tithes and offerings with praises and worship of our Lord from a glad heart is still of Jesus. The curses of the Law were nailed to Jesus' cross, leaving the blessings intact for His disciples, us who believe, obey, and live out righteousness.

 

[Jim Campbell]

Since Jesus who ever lives is still receiving the tithes in Heaven, currently from those that do die, I believe it is extremely needful to be a faithful tither/giver and do what my Lord and Savior expects from me as yielding my part of support towards my church, our staff, the needy we are led to help, our mission to introduce Jesus to the world, on a regular basis and with heart happy to do my part. Once moving from irregular to weekly tithing and giving, my wife and I experience expected blessings promised to tithers that make giving increasingly possible wherever led by God. I take all the promises of God, OT & NT, literally for us and others around us. I cherish the freedoms that come once kicking against the money/time goad steadily reduces with help from Holy Spirit.

I like to think whatever Jesus receives through one hand is blessed then released to wherever pledged to on the principle of taking the boy's lunch, blessing it, then having his disciples feed thousands of those folks hungry for His words and doubtless something to eat in the desert.
(Mt 14)

 

[Guojing]

I am a word of faith minister and have been for close to 40 years. I have never heard what you quoted taught or said.

If you’re going to make an accusation, you should sustain the accusation or withdraw it.

You mean if I name the church, you are going to email them to ask them whether their platform ministry has that as a practice?

If not, what is the point?

 

[Always in His Presence]

You mean if I name the church, you are going to email them to ask them whether their platform ministry has that as a practice?

If not, what is the point?

My point is without a link to what you said you watched online, there is no way to prove your accusation

For someone who watches a church online, and remembers what the preacher said, it would be an easy answer.

Your avoidance speaks to the veracity to your claim.

 

[Guojing]

My point is without a link to what you said you watched online, there is no way to prove your accusation

For someone who watches a church online, and remembers what the preacher said, it would be an easy answer.

Your avoidance speaks to the veracity to your claim.

Not all statements are made on the videos that are found online.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Not all statements are made on the videos that are found online.

Which are were? Said by whom? Now the statements are not made online, but you said you watched them online?

 

[Guojing]

Which are were? Said by whom? Now the statements are not made online, but you said you watched them online?

If you read my post properly, I did not say those statements were made online, I just said I am watching their online services NOW.

Anyway, those who go to that church regularly can easily verify the platform ministry point, it just happened you do not.

 

[Always in His Presence]

If you read my post properly, I did not say those statements were made online, I just said I am watching their online services NOW.

Anyway, those who go to that church regularly can easily verify the platform ministry point, it just happened you do not.

What church is that?

 

[Guojing]

What church is that?

Same church I used in the other thread you made regarding that 1 John passage, New Creation Church, in Singapore.

Their reasoning for that, I believed, is also based on the parable of the unjust steward.

 

[Always in His Presence]

only took four times asking -

BTW - Joseph Prince is NOT Word of Faith

What We Believe | New Creation Church

www.newcreation.org.sg

 

[lismore]

BTW - Joseph Prince is NOT Word of Faith

Kenneth and Gloria Copeland are WOF. Many of their teachings are aberrant from the biblical standard. God Bless

 

[Guojing]

only took four times asking -

BTW - Joseph Prince is NOT Word of Faith

What We Believe | New Creation Church

www.newcreation.org.sg

I don't think many churches will explicitly state on their webpage that they are one. You means yours do?

But he is a follower of Kenneth Hagin, used the term "Brother Hagin", and he mentioned Word of Faith a few times in his preaching in the past.

 

[Always in His Presence]

I don't think many churches will explicitly state on their webpage that they are one. You means yours do?

But he is a follower of Kenneth Hagin, used the term "Brother Hagin", and he mentioned Word of Faith a few times in his preaching in the past.

Oh, my!

Well you just called Bro Hagin and you have mentioned the Word of Faith a number of times

Hmmm…. You must be WOF also!

 

[Guojing]

Oh, my!

Well you just called Bro Hagin and you have mentioned the Word of Faith a number of times

Hmmm…. You must be WOF also!

If you want to believe he is not, I am fine.

 

[Cornelius8L]

Many Christians choose to give 10% or more for their church's work but do you NEED to tithe according to the scriptures?

Deuteronomy 14:22-26 states, "...Take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. There you may spend the money on whatever you desire—cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household..." - This highlights the true purpose of tithing: to spend the resources to help those in need and share with others, not for the church to collect money. The church’s operational expenses, such as building maintenance, are covered by the temple tax mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:9, which is separate from tithing. Good examples of tithing include buying food for the homeless, supporting families in need, or providing resources for those struggling in your community. Tithing is about building community, using our time and money to help others and strengthen our bonds.

 

[jas3]

The church’s operational expenses, such as building maintenance, are covered by the temple tax mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:9, which is separate from tithing.

Does your church have a "temple tax"? I've never heard of something like that, unless you mean the same thing by the phrase that is normally meant by "tithing."

 

[Cornelius8L]

Does your church have a "temple tax"? I've never heard of something like that, unless you mean the same thing by the phrase that is normally meant by "tithing."

Nope.

Basically, tithing has been misunderstood. According to the core teachings of scripture, the church should stop asking for tithes. Instead, believers should give what they have decided in their hearts for church maintenance, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:7. The purpose of tithing is for individuals to use 10% of their resources to help and bond with those around them or neighbors.