- The English word “tithe” as well as its Hebrew-Greek equivalents “ma`aser” and “apodekatoo” means a tenth.
- Many Christian churches preach tithing as a means of supporting the work of the Lord today. There are many variations of this theme. Some pay the local church one tenth of their income after taxes and bills are paid; some pay before. Others demand tithing on unemployment, inheritance, gifts, tax refunds, social security and even gambling winnings. The tithing issue has caused a great deal of strife and division in our churches over the years.
- The most well known passage on tithing comes from the Old Testament book of Malachi 3:7-10. This Scripture has given rise to the practice of “Storehouse Tithing.” Simply stated, the congregation is exhorted from the pulpit to channel all of their Christian giving through the local church (storehouse). If they wish to give to a Christian organization, radio or television broadcast, etc., it must go through their denominational machinery in order for the local church to get “credit.” Also the pastor and elders often must make the determination if the cause supported by the giver is “worthy.” Read more on Facts On Tithing…
Originally posted 2010-02-24 22:09:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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The short answer to this question deserves an explanation. But, the short answer is, you can not!
When I would hear believers ask the question “How can I live Holy” I listen so that I can get more information from them. Wow… The church has issues with this and it’s no wonder their members are asking questions about living holy. I don’t have a monopoly on living Holy, but I do know that I can not get caught up in performing a list of tasks to show that I am Holy, that’s not how things work.
God is not impressed or moved by our talent in being obedient to a list of rules. The children of Israel had a cloud to lead them by day and a pillar of fire for the night while in wilderness and yet, they had issues in living right.
When a person is asking how to live Holy, I often wonder why they do not know that is written in the Holy Scriptures. Jesus Christ Himself told His disciples how the Holy Sprit would teach them and remind them. When you have the Sprit of God dwelling in you,leading and guiding you, no list of things will help you to please Him. Living Holy seams to be synonymous with pleasing God.
Doing or not doing things, is not what pleases God, faith is what pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6). You do not do things to be Holy, because you are Holy, there are things you will not say or do because of Gods Sprit in you. When it comes to living Holy, who’s leading you? Are you being lead and directed by Gods Sprit? Or, is it you following rules of the church and a few extra things you throw in.
Going Against The Grain
Originally posted 2010-06-12 17:55:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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Today I would like to share with you the word “Fellowship” as rendered from the Greek word in the New Testament in the KJV “Koinonia”. The word is from the Greek root word “Koinonos”, which is translated partaker five times, partner three times, fellowship one time and companion one time for a total of ten times.
The word “fellowship” (Koinonia) is used in the New Testament a total of twenty times in eighteen verses. It is often rendered fellowship, communion, communication and contribution. The word koinonia often is used as the share which one has in something or ones participation. In current vernacular, fellowship is often used as a meeting or a get together of believers even as, “hanging out with Christians”. The word is also used today as a state of being in alignment with God’s Word and His Will. Read more on Fellowship Forever…
Originally posted 2010-03-01 07:39:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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The body of Christ is made up of many members. The church, is made up of many born again believers of whom God have given gifts and talents to. These gifts and talents are not for entertainment purposes, but they are for serving the body of Christ. Do all members have the same office? No, do all have the gift of teaching or preaching? No. Each members of the body of Christ has a function and a purpose. We often hear our functions and purposes referred to as gifts.
Every now and them, I think many believers get so caught up on the or gifts, they think their gift is far superior than anyone. The believer that prophesies will need to partake of the gift of healing or benefit from someones giving. In Romans the 12th chapter, Paul urges the saints at Rome (Romans 1:7) to present them selves as a living and holy sacrifice (Romans 12:1) Read more on Wait on it….
Originally posted 2010-02-08 11:02:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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