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. […]
There is such a thing as a stubborn assertion of faith, against all odds and circumstances. There is such a thing as asserting yourself against yourself – against the doubts in your head. And there is such a thing as asserting your faith against what we ordinarily call “reality”. Faith asserts reality is changeable and Read more about The Lord Is My Shepherd[…]
In Parts 1 & 2 of THE FIVE COATS OF JOSEPH, we examined three types of apparel worn by Joseph & their spiritual significance. In today’s discourse, we examine the last two. The fourth time we come across the apparel of Joseph was after the Cupbearer had mentioned him to Pharaoh. In Genesis 41:14, the Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph – Part 3[…]
In Part 1 of THE FIVE COATS OF JOSEPH, we examined two types of apparel worn by Joseph and their spiritual significance. In today’s discourse, we examine a third. When Joseph arrived in Eqypt, he was sold to a military intelligence officer & head of internal security services, Potiphar. Captain Poty was married to a Read more about The Five Coats of Joseph – Part 2[…]