This is the fifth part of our series on tithe. If you missed Parts 1-4 please click here. In Parts 1-4 we established the origin of tithing and its progression – the Abrahamic conception and Jacobian extension. We also saw the incorporation of tithe into the Law of Moses as a citizen duty in a theocratic Read more about Tithing (Part 5)[…]
This is Part 4 of our series on tithing. We continue with the study of first fruits vis-à-vis tithe. If you missed Parts 1-3 please click here. In Part 3 we established that firstfruits in the Old Testament was not just agricultural produce. It included the first male born in a family as well as Read more about Tithing (Part 4)[…]
This is Part 3 of the teaching on the subject of Tithing. If you missed Parts 1 & 2, click here (Part 1 , Part 2). In Part 1, we established that tithing began with the father of faith, Abraham. He gave a tenth of spoils of war. Abraham’s grandson, Jacob extended the principle of Read more about Tithing (Part 3) – Consideration of Firstfruit[…]
This is Part 2 of the teaching on the subject of tithing. (If you missed Part 1, click here to read). In Part 1 of this series, we established that tithing did not begin under the dispensation of the Law of Moses. Tithing began with Abraham the father of faith (Romans 3:16). The first recorded Read more about Tithing (Part 2) – Tithing Under the Law[…]
Today, we’re going to look at one of the most topical issues in Christianity -tithing! Its topicality is understandable. It is an economic issue. It has its proponents and opponents. But what does the Bible say? That ought to be our yardstick and nothing else. The Bible is our arbiter. The first mention of tithe Read more about Tithing (Part 1)[…]
The difference between the dispensations of the Old and New Testaments is an ongoing challenge for many Christians. You can’t worship God in New Testament dispensation on the principles of the Old Testament. And some coming from animist backgrounds are seeking to process Christianity through animist spirituality. They eulogize God adapting the incantations of animist Read more about Praying For People To Die[…]
A challenge for many Christians is appreciating the distinction between the Old and New Testaments. It’s why some are strangely seeking to please God by obeying the letters of the Law of Moses. The operative covenant in this dispensation – the dispensation of grace – is the New Testament. The Old is in abeyance. And Read more about Understanding Anointing[…]
It is important to STUDY the word of God and not just read it perfunctorily. STUDYING the word gives us UNDERSTANDING. With all thy getting get understanding the Bible says (Proverbs 4:7). “Get skillful and godly Wisdom, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation)”. Proverbs 4:5 AMP. When we understand the mechanics of the word of Read more about Three Types of Fasting[…]
The biggest problem in the body of Christ today is ignorance, and that is most unfortunate. My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge, God said. (Hosea 4:6). Without enlightenment lives are wasted, potentials decimated, destinies altered and men fall short of God’s glory. It is amazing but sometimes people are willfully ignorant. They cling Read more about The Nature of Sin[…]
Let’s revisit Pentecost. In previous discourse we established that Pentecost itself was not a New Testament event. The word “Pentecost” is the Greek derivative for Feast of Weeks, or harvest festival. Pentecost means fifty, and commemorated the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai fifty days after the Exodus. The feast of Pentecost is still Read more about Pentecost Revisited[…]
There are little decisions we make in life that have powerful consequences. Adam ate a fruit in disobedience and the consequences ripped through the pages of history dooming his descendants. Some consequences of little decisions are that vicious and that powerful. Like a truculent goat, these consequences barge through generations, sometimes altering genealogies. Perhaps no Read more about The Esau Syndrome[…]
A few days ago, there arose a Twitter storm of apocalyptic proportions over news that a young “secular” artiste was invited to sing during a church service. The young artiste is a Christian and the song performed was from his title album, God Win. One must assume that a song titled “God Win” sang in a church setting seemed most appropriate, but these are curious times. […]