As I wrote this book, America was experiencing the worst economic trouble since the 1920s. Businesses were closing, thousands of homes were in forclosure, and bankruptcies were common place. I noticed many in my congregation were struggling as well, being hit with job layoffs and other financial setbacks. I was talking to God about this and I asked Him, "Why is my congregation hurting financially during this recession? Where is the God of abundance?" On January 26, 2010 at 1:15AM, I was awakened from a deep sleep as God spoke very loud and clear in my heart, four simple words, "The Tithe is Holy!" As I begin to ponder these words over the next few weeks and study them out, revelation begin to flow. Scriptures opened up to me in a whole new way. This teaching has completely transformed how our church views tithing and how we give our tithes. Perhaps it's time for you to take a new look at what the Word says about the tithe and try something different. Our God has more than enough to provide for His children. Trust Him and don't settle for anything less than His abundance!
Everyone struggles with worry. You may be wrestling with everyday fears about your relationships or your finances. Or perhaps you're dealing with a life-and-death decision or paralyzing emotions. Regardless of the reasons for your worries, or the degree to which you feel them, God cares. He wants you to live a life of peace and hope. He wants to give you freedom. This book will explain and apply 100 key verses from God's Word to help you overcome your worries and anxieties. The list includes Scriptures across the entire Bible, carefully selected for their significance and helpfulness to the Christian life. Each of the 100 entries will contain · the Bible verse · a brief explanation of the verse's context in Scripture · commentary on the verse's meaning · an application for the reader Don't be enslaved to your worries and anxieties, but instead dig into God's promises, provision, and wise counsel. And most of all, discover the peace and comfort that comes with understanding that he loves you more than you'll ever know.
The theory of tithing is not new, but in presenting it to you as a ‘Holy Seed’ I hope to bring a fresh approach to the subject with the hope that my straggling brothers and sisters will see and enjoy the benefit of tithing. I am not a preacher; I do not have a ministry. I am only someone who seeks to find answers and God allowed me to find. This enabled me to continue His teaching about tithing. I hope and pray that His people who are called by His name will humble themselves and acknowledge tithing as “holy unto Him.”
Dr. Edward L. Haygood, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is the founder and pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship, serving the southern area of Los Angeles, California. The Agape ministry was formed in 1980. Dr. Haygood is gifted in expository teaching focusing on basic Bible truths and explaining the rich meanings of the Bible's original Greek and Hebrew...
The Trojan Horse Of Tithing is a plea to Christian leaders, written from a Charismatic/Pentecostal perspective. Jonathan Brenneman exposes the inherent problems with common tithe teachings, highlighting serious issues with even so-called "grace tithing." He demonstrates how deception starts subtly and documents the growing acceptance in mainstream Christianity of even overt teachings of salvation by tithing. Millions of people today now believe they will never even enter heaven without their tithes. No matter how much we try to dress tithe teachings up as grace, they continue to be the root of serious problems.The arguments contained here against the modern tithe tradition are thorough, compelling, and overwhelming. The gospel is worth giving not only our money, but even our lives to promote. However, modern tithe traditions have no place in this because they are not based on truth and misrepresent the way God relates to people. Rather than helping to advance, the gospel, they distort it. God is calling his church to get rid of the leaven and return to a powerful and pure gospel message!The Trojan Horse of Tithing is one of the most comprehensive overviews of multiple arguments against tithing. Few books make such a compelling case as to why tithing is incompatible with the gospel, or deal so thoroughly with less logical but emotionally powerful objections such as "but tithing works!" We include: -What could have possibly convinced strong proponents of tithing such as Derek Prince to change their minds?-Documentation and evidence of the extent of literal "salvation by tithing" doctrine in today's churches, and demonstration that this is the logical implication of even many of the most common so-called "grace tithing" teachings.-Dozens of serious logical problems with all of the common pro-tithing arguments.-A historical study on Melchizedeck and the related terms "El Elyon," "Zedek," "Salem," "Heaven," and "Earth."-11 commandments of God that churches regularly break for their tithe tradition.-9 serious problems with using Malachi as support for Christian tithing.-The history of tithing.-Contrast between the Babylonian tithe and the Jewish tithe. Which is our modern tithe tradition based on?-How the modern tithe tradition violates the statutes and the basic principles of the Jewish tithe.-What tithing and witchcraft have in common.-How tithing undermines Spirit-led giving.-How people are stepping into supernatural giving and supernatural provision without the tithe.-The historical and cultural context of ministerial support in scripture.-Why some of the world's most successful church planters see tithing as a hindrance to church multiplication.-How tithe teachings promote a poverty spirit.-A prophetic dream for the church.
Relating to the Tithe is an exegetical study on tithing intended to answer all your questions on this controversial subject. This book covers the who, what, when, where and why on the subject of tithing with an exposition of the Word. The mission of this book is to contribute to the spiritual and physical prosperity of all who want to increase in the knowledge of God’s Word.
Discover what matters most to God. We serve a holy God. And as His children, God longs for us to pursue a life that is pleasing to Him. But what does this look like? The book of Leviticus provides the answer. Originally written for the ancient Israelites, Leviticus continues to offer timeless principles for living that remain relevant to believers today. This study examines those principles, and explores how we can cultivate holiness in our daily lives. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Holy has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe shares that personal purity matters a great deal to God. You’ll find a fresh appreciation for the holiness of God, and be challenged to continually grow into the likeness of our Savior.
Prosperity theology is questionable at best, yet many church leaders teach and some even demand the tithe of the Old Covenant as a method of giving. This volume explains how to free oneself from the legalism of law and to give with the freedom and liberty of grace as led by the Holy Spirit. (Social Issues)
