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Reconstructing a Biblical Model for Giving

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger, David A. Croteau

In a previous article all relevant references to tithing in Scripture were discussed and it was concluded that the continuation of a tithing requirement can not be adequately supported by the exegesis of individual texts. In the present essay the authors assess the applicability of tithing in light of pertinent systematic issues.

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Should Christians Tithe?

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  • John Blanchard

Malachi 3:10 must be understood in the context of the Old Testament and in relation to the other laws. Therefore, it will be wrong to demand tithing from Christians today based on this text. This article shows that the New Testament encourages Christians to give in response to grace shown them. The author also discusses guidelines to giving and means of giving.

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“Will a Man Rob God?” (Malachi 3:8): A Study of Tithing in the Old and New Testaments

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  • Andreas J. Köstenberger, David A. Croteau

This article address the question whether tithing, that is, giving ten percent of one’s income, is obligatory for Christians. This is the first in a series of two articles investigating this question by studying all references to tithing in Scripture. The discussion commences with Old Testament references to tithing prior to the giving of the Mosaic Law, the Mosaic Law itself and the historical and prophetic books, notably Malachi 3:8. This is followed by a close reading of the three major New Testament passages on tithing, i.e.

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Worshipping the Lord Through Our Financial Gifts

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article discusses tithing in the Old Testament and New Testament, freewill offerings, and our budgeting and giving today. The author also looks at Malachi 3:8-10.

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A Tithe of the Tithes

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  • Mark R. Brown

This article is about tithes and the budget of the church and missions.

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The Tithe: A Picture of God's Tender Love

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  • John Pederson

This article looks at the tithe as a gift of God and as possessions of God. The idea of selfishness is also discussed. Deuteronomy 14:22-29 is an important passage in this article.

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The Tithe: Its Enduring Value

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  • Paul Aasman

This article is about what we can learn from the tithing in the Old Testament as New Testament believers. It also discusses tithing in the New Testament. The author also looks at the question whether there was two or three tithes required in the Old Testament.

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Tithing Is Worship

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  • William MacLeod

This article shows that tithing is an act of worship. That the New Testament does not speak about tithing is because Christians are expected to give more than a tenth, from the overflow of the grace they have in Christ.

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Tithing

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  • Bill Dehaas

Tithing or giving is rooted in a conviction that God owns everything. From 1 Corinthians 16 this article shares the pattern of Christian giving.

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The Tithing Question

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  • Bob Burridge

The historical principle behind tithing was the conviction that God owns everything. As a result, tithes were used to support the ordained minister, pay for material costs for worship, and support the care for the needy. Believers today are called to give for the same purpose.

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Careful, Careful!

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  • Joel H. Nederhoed

This article is about the place of money in religion and Christianity. The author warns against certain methods of collection of money for the work of the Lord.

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Giving Glory to God with Our Money: A Biblical Approach

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  • Josh Hahne

The goal of how we use our money is the glory of God. The right motive for giving lies in understanding this principle. This article explains the principle.

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Gifts Given from the Heart: The Christian’s Calling to Bring Tithes & Gifts

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  • Doug Barnes

This article looks at the principle behind tithing in the Old Testament. The principle that God owns everything should motivate Christians to tithe for the support of the preaching of the gospel and the ministry of the diaconate.

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Tithe Law Interpretations

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  • R. Dean Anderson

Looking at Numbers 18 and Deuteronomy 14, this article shows how the tithe law functioned in Israel.

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Tithe Law Interpretations

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  • R. Dean Anderson

Looking at Numbers 18 and Deuteronomy 14, this article shows how the tithe law functioned in Israel.

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