When tithing a percentage of my income, should it be off the net or the gross? This is a bit of a circular question because believers in the church age are not required to tithe. That is, the New Testament does not give a specific comparison of income vs. donation amount. It says to support […]
What does it mean to be a cheerful giver? Giving in the church is a little confusing. Unlike Jews in the Old Testament, we are not commanded to tithe 10% of our income to our primary place of worship. We are, however, exhorted to financially support both our local church and other believers in need […]
“Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?”……Malachi 3:9-10 is often used to teach the need for Christians to tithe to local churches today. That passage reads, 9 You are under a curse, for your whole nation has been cheating me. 10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there […]
When tithing a percentage of my income, should it all go to my home church or can I give some to a Christian ministry? First the basics. Christians are not required to tithe. We are exhorted to give money to support those who run the church (1 Timothy 5:17-18) (which would include ministry/office space such […]
“What is a church supposed to do with the offerings it receives?”……Every church receives some type of tithes or offerings. Be it via "passing the plate" or setting a box in the back of the sanctuary or some other collection method, a church needs funds to operate. How the church uses those funds is important, […]
“Should pastors be paid a salary?”……A church should definitely provide for the financial needs of itspastor(s)and any otherfull-time ministers.First Corinthians 9:14gives the church clear instruction: "The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel." We pay people to prepare and serve our physical food; shouldn't we also […]
Emergency Telephone Numbers…more effective than 911…When you are : PHONE NO's…You are sad, John 14…You have sinned, Psalm 51…You are facing danger, Psalm 91…People have failed you, Psalm 27< /A> It feels as though God is far from you, Psalm 139…Your faith needs stimulation, < /B>Hebrews 11…You are alone and scared, Psalm 23…You are worried, […]