The Bible is not a historical document. Even though many passages refer to actual past events, that’s not the book’s primary focus. The Bible communicates spiritual truths through poetry, parables, and mythical tales. The events it describes are seen through a religious lens that emphasizes God’s role in them and offers insight into how they apply to faith and morality.
Table of Contents
- Listen to the Podcast
- Tithing Didn’t End
- What History Tells Us
- References Cited During the Podcast
- FAQs About Tithing
- Outsmart the False Teachers
YES, THERE IS history in the Bible, but the Bible is not a history book.
What’s the point?
Well, pro-tithers don’t always look at the biblical tithe within a historical context. They rely only on what the Bible says or doesn’t say.
Listen to the Podcast
Tune into The Tithing Hoax Podcast…
I share with you Jewish and Christian historical facts that prove tithing was not a part of the New Testament Church.
Tithing Didn’t End
Pro-Tithers argue tithing stayed on after the Law of Moses.
Their proof…
The Apostles don’t say tithing was abolished.
They are correct. The Bible doesn’t specifically say tithing was abolished. However, the same Bible doesn’t SAY the Apostles practiced tithing either.
You can’t base your whole argument on the fact that something WASN’T mentioned in the Bible.
So, where do we go from here?
History.
What History Tells Us
The Bible does not give us the whole history of Judaism or Christianity. It would take far more than 66 books to do that. The Bible gives us, if you will, snapshots of these two religions.
If you want a broader understanding of tithing, you must be aware of the historical facts related to the tithe…facts not included in the Bible.
References Cited During the Podcast
- Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus
- Dr. Russell Kelly, Ph.D.
- New Catholic Encyclopedia, Vol. IV, pp. 174-175
FAQs About Tithing
Is Tithing Required Today?
Tithing, as a requirement, is often debated among Christians today. In the Old Testament, tithing was a command given to the Israelites, as seen in Leviticus 27:30, which states, “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.”
However, the New Testament does not explicitly command Christians to tithe. Instead, it emphasizes giving cheerfully and according to one’s means, as in 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
Is Tithing Still in the New Testament?
In the New Testament, Jesus does mention tithing, primarily in addressing the Pharisees’ practices. For instance, in Matthew 23:23 (KJV), Jesus says, “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.”
Here, Jesus acknowledges the practice of tithing among the Jewish leaders but emphasizes the importance of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Moreover, Jesus did not expressly advocate for Gentiles (non-Hebrews) to pay tithes.
New Testament scriptures focus on generous and cheerful giving, as exemplified in 2 Corinthians 9:7: “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” This passage suggests a more personal and heart-driven approach to giving rather than a fixed percentage.
Outsmart the False Teachers
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