Moving beyond the tithe: A new covenant mandate The concept of tithing originates in the Old Testament, where the Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their income to support the Levites ...

According to Pastor Damina, the concept of tithing originated from the tribe ... believers,” Pastor Damina pointed out. “In the New Testament, Christianity is historic and apostolic.

Moving beyond the tithe: A new covenant mandate The concept of tithing originates in the Old Testament, where the Israelites were commanded to give a tenth of their income to support the Levites, the ...

Nigerian pastor Abel Damina has stirred conversation within Christian circles by questioning the continued practice of tithing, arguing it is alien in New Testament teachings as it was not practiced ...

Once tithing is a requirement then it is no longer a gift ... without expectations or obligations. The New Testament gives us a wonderful picture of generosity and extravagant giving, without anywhere ...

Wilkerson added that Jesus actually affirms the practice of tithing in Matthew 23:23 while warning not to neglect the practice of "justice, mercy and faithfulness" [NASB]. The New Testament teaches ...

The tithe is a biblical mandate that originates from the Old Testament. It is defined as one-tenth of one’s earnings or profits, and this principle was practised even before the Mosaic law. "In ...

I do think organisation and management in churches is important, but judging the health of a church by people's involvement in services, tithing, ministry and cell ... God knows our hearts. In the New ...

It is also known as “New Year for Trees” – a method for determining the age of trees for tithing purposes ... i Baha’i celebration of the covenant given in the last will and testament of Baha’u’llah.

Nine plaintiffs are suing the global church, accusing Latter-day Saint leaders of soliciting and amassing these donations by ...