Comments on: Is Tithing Biblical? http://reformedandreforming.org/2010/01/29/is-tithing-biblical/ Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda: The Church Reformed and Always to be Reformed Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:27:30 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: John Anderson http://reformedandreforming.org/2010/01/29/is-tithing-biblical/comment-page-1/#comment-321 John Anderson Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:50:15 +0000 http://reformedandreforming.org/?p=1419#comment-321 The question was: "Are those of us who give 10 percent of our income doing something not required?" You answered, "A simple yes or no to this question would be horribly misleading." Why? The answer is, "No, tithing is not required for Christians." It is not required for salvation, hence, it's not required. For obedience? Dunno. Tithing is not like baptism, which is a command to be obeyed by Christians. However, even baptism is not a requirement for salvation. It's simply the first act that a follower of Christ takes in following. Tithing? The Old Testament sense died with Christ on the cross. The New Testament joy of giving generously and sacrificially--that's what's available to us now. Give what you want to give, as God leads. Don't let anyone tie you down to a commitment you can't make cheerfully. The question was:
“Are those of us who give 10 percent of our income doing something not
required?”

You answered, “A simple yes or no to this question would be horribly misleading.”

Why? The answer is, “No, tithing is not required for Christians.”

It is not required for salvation, hence, it’s not required.

For obedience? Dunno. Tithing is not like baptism, which is a command to be obeyed by Christians. However, even baptism is not a requirement for salvation. It’s simply the first act that a follower of Christ takes in following.

Tithing? The Old Testament sense died with Christ on the cross. The New Testament joy of giving generously and sacrificially–that’s what’s available to us now.

Give what you want to give, as God leads. Don’t let anyone tie you down to a commitment you can’t make cheerfully.

]]> By: Jesse http://reformedandreforming.org/2010/01/29/is-tithing-biblical/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Jesse Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:31:41 +0000 http://reformedandreforming.org/?p=1419#comment-320 @ Russell: Very insightful response and I couldn't agree with you more. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. @ Russell: Very insightful response and I couldn’t agree with you more. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

]]> By: Russell Earl Kelly http://reformedandreforming.org/2010/01/29/is-tithing-biblical/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Russell Earl Kelly Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:18:25 +0000 http://reformedandreforming.org/?p=1419#comment-319 After reading D A Carson's answer I concluded that he did NOT support the idea that NT Christians must begin their level of giving at ten per cent. He had ample opportunity to make a very positive statement and did not do so. Obviously he believes that better NT principles of giving should be taught. After reading D A Carson’s answer I concluded that he did NOT support the idea that NT Christians must begin their level of giving at ten per cent. He had ample opportunity to make a very positive statement and did not do so. Obviously he believes that better NT principles of giving should be taught.

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