Tithing did occur before the Mosaic Law was given. There are actually three kinds of tithing in the Bible...the way Abraham did it, the way Jacob did it, and the way that the Jews did it.
Why am I writing this article? Because, in all of those years, I've never heard any preacher or teacher explain the Biblical basis for tithing...and I think it's time someone addressed the issue.
Anonymous asked: "How do you know what is right or wrong if you completely ignore the Ten Commandments? For what reason don't you commit adultery? For what reason don't you covet? For what reason do you not take the Lord's name in vain?"
This issue has been a sticking point between sabbatarians and the rest of the Body of Christ for some time… but it shouldn’t be. The Bible is very clear on this subject. Let’s ignore for a moment silly arguments about Constantine, or discussions about the new covenant, and focus on God’s purpose for the sabbath.
Let's look at some Scripture for our answer. Before they died, Jesus told the thief that they would be together in Paradise on THAT VERY DAY. Jesus could not have meant Heaven.
That's a good question. Most people are aware that there are different points of view on the question of whether baptism is required for salvation. Scripture, however, is abundantly clear. Baptism is NOT required for salvation.
There are two common misconceptions about hell. The first is that a loving God wouldn't let anyone go there, and the second is that God uses it to punish people. I think that both theories are actually attempts to diminish our view of God.
Yeah, I know...I'm going straight to Hell. Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. Before you start forming your lynch mob, listen closely: Jesus is NOT in your heart.
Christians start out pretty much like everyone else. We're sometimes nice, at other times surly. We're often selfish, angry, and egotistical...sometimes kind and generous.
We exercise Faith every day whether we are at home, in the car, or on the job. Just think: you and countless strangers drive way too fast and pass within a handshake of each other without a second thought!
One of the identifying marks of a particular brand of Pentecostalism is a list of do's and don'ts known as "Standards". Note the capital S. This list of restrictions includes things like long hair for men, women in pants, adult beverages, cosmetics, wedding bands, movies, and so on.
One problem: I don't understand prayer. I'm not sure that anyone really does. Questions about prayer begin with "why pray?" and continue through "does God really wait for us to pray before acting?" and I will readily admit that I don't have an answer for either.
