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Tithing: Reviewing Scripture in Context: An RS teacher’s Investigation of Bible Evidence and Historical Sources
A SEASONED THEOLOGIAN AND HISTORIAN INVESTIGATES ALL SCRIPTURE RELATING TO THE TITHE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
This book analyses tithing in the context of Biblical scripture. Tithing is mentioned many times in the Bible and many theories have been developed over time especially concerning the need of giving a tenth of one’s income in the New Testament Church. This subject has divided many people with a special focus on the Law and freewill giving. It is Karsten’s intention to delve into scripture, commenting on the customs and cultures of the times they were written and the audiences they were meant to capture. Scripture is only useful if we rightly divide the word of truth, which is consequently only possible if we study ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15).
Karsten summarises all the main points of the study of scripture and context, then finalises the findings in easy to navigate bullet points to form an overview, narrowing evidence into a systematic review. A clear picture of the subject arises, whereby you can determine your own conclusions regarding this topic. Here are some of the questions this book answers:
- What is tithing?
- Is tithing a pre-law eternal moral principle?
- Who qualified to tithe in the Old Testament?
- How many tithes were there?
- When did the Law of the tithe effectively start?
- Who qualified to receive the tithe?
- Is tithing a type of tax?
- Did the first Christians tithe?
- What did the Apostle Paul teach in regard to New Covenant giving?
- When and by whom was tithing first introduced to the Church?
This book analyses tithing in the context of Biblical scripture. Tithing is mentioned many times in the Bible and many theories have been developed over time especially concerning the need of giving a tenth of one’s income in the New Testament Church. This subject has divided many people with a special focus on the Law and freewill giving. It is Karsten’s intention to delve into scripture, commenting on the customs and cultures of the times they were written and the audiences they were meant to capture. Scripture is only useful if we rightly divide the word of truth, which is consequently only possible if we study ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15).
Karsten summarises all the main points of the study of scripture and context, then finalises the findings in easy to navigate bullet points to form an overview, narrowing evidence into a systematic review. A clear picture of the subject arises, whereby you can determine your own conclusions regarding this topic. Here are some of the questions this book answers:
- What is tithing?
- Is tithing a pre-law eternal moral principle?
- Who qualified to tithe in the Old Testament?
- How many tithes were there?
- When did the Law of the tithe effectively start?
- Who qualified to receive the tithe?
- Is tithing a type of tax?
- Did the first Christians tithe?
- What did the Apostle Paul teach in regard to New Covenant giving?
- When and by whom was tithing first introduced to the Church?
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2019
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January 1, 2021
This has been troubling me for years.
Wille is very thorough in providing Biblical proof about the truth of tithing. As an educator in the United States, it is obvious that I do not make much money. I live check to check providing for my family. I do not have lavish toys or cars and pay for the bare necessities. I work a part time job just so my family has a little fun money. If I tithe as my church, and other churches I've been to, promote as a major thing in one's walk with Christ, I would not be able to pay many of my bills. Not tithing has always been worrisome to me and has added an air to my faith that says I'm not as faithful as I should be, or am not as worthy as those who are able to tithe (they even talk publicly about their tithing). I've always believed that if God wanted my tithe, then he would bless me with a means of doing so. Instead he has blessed me in non material ways, such as with my ability to teach, to work with young people, play a guitar and sing joyful praise to him, mechanical skills, and cooking. I give of these things instead of money.
Wille is very thorough in providing Biblical proof about the truth of tithing. As an educator in the United States, it is obvious that I do not make much money. I live check to check providing for my family. I do not have lavish toys or cars and pay for the bare necessities. I work a part time job just so my family has a little fun money. If I tithe as my church, and other churches I've been to, promote as a major thing in one's walk with Christ, I would not be able to pay many of my bills. Not tithing has always been worrisome to me and has added an air to my faith that says I'm not as faithful as I should be, or am not as worthy as those who are able to tithe (they even talk publicly about their tithing). I've always believed that if God wanted my tithe, then he would bless me with a means of doing so. Instead he has blessed me in non material ways, such as with my ability to teach, to work with young people, play a guitar and sing joyful praise to him, mechanical skills, and cooking. I give of these things instead of money.
February 12, 2020
Highly recommended. A well studied and in-depth insight on the subject for the modern church.
June 22, 2022
I really appreciated his addition of the history of early Christianity.
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