New Testament

The Tithing doctrine is false — and can harm Christians. Because of this, we can’t reduce the topic of whether Christians should tithe as simply a theological debate. The believer’s spiritual and financial well-being is at stake. While scholars and wannabe scholars squabble over biblical scripture, it’s time that we explore the dark side of … Read more

The megachurch definition is a Protestant Christian that has at least 2,000 attendees each week. Here’s a question: Does a bigger church equate to a better church? The growth of mega-churches can be an exciting sign for those looking to be part of a large, diverse spiritual community. However, having bigger churches doesn’t necessarily mean … Read more

I’ve experienced my fair share of criticism from tithers. Their complaints may appear as words of spiritual guidance and enlightenment, but often, there’s an undercurrent of judgment. It’s as if they believe you must not be a true believer if you disagree with their interpretation of the Bible. But at the end of the day, … Read more

Many Christians lost their homes to foreclosures in the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. Wall Street bigwigs aren’t the only ones responsible for the subprime lending scandal and the foreclosure crisis. The Prosperity Gospel played a role too. Let’s explore how false teachers led believers astray. From Faith to Foreclosure During the height of the real … Read more

The prosperity gospel promises Christians wealth. Believers are told paying tithe and speaking words of faith will result in financial miracles. Even though trusting in God has helped many people through tough economic times, the prosperity gospel has devastating consequences. Some followers of the Prosperity Gospel lost their homes to foreclosure because they believed God … Read more