New Testament

The number 10 symbolizes completeness. Even though a tithe of ancient Israel’s crops and livestock was 10%, it represented the whole agricultural produce. The Lord required the 11 tribes of ancient Israel to pay tithes to the tribe of Levi (Numbers 18:24). Let’s dive deeper into the meaning of tithe in the Bible. Why Do … Read more

Jesus supported his ministry with occupational skills and free will offerings. However, he never collected tithes. This biblical fact may shock tithe advocates who insist God needs 10% of a Christian’s income. Watch the Video The Word of God Jesus was clear about the mission of his ministry. His primary assignment was to preach the … Read more

Did Jesus abolish tithing? Jesus’ death on the cross at Calvary ended the tithe. The Bible states the Old Covenant was nailed to the cross, which includes the tithing system. Although early Jewish Christians continued tithing post-Calvary, the practice ended in 70 AD. Watch the Video The Tithe Comes to an End There are two … Read more

Tithing was instituted into the church during the 6th century. There was no tithing system in early New Testament Christianity. The church supported itself with freewill offerings for 300 years. Roman Emperor Constantine brought Christianity under the rule of the Roman government and tithing became an integral part of the Christian church. Watch the Video … Read more

The Bible has a lot to say about being rich. The Bible doesn’t condemn wealth. However, it does warn us about the dangers regarding money, riches, and material things. It gives us guidance, wisdom, and lessons on how to handle money. Ultimately, God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than the balance … Read more

Can I give my tithe to the poor instead of church? The answer is yes. The Bible encourages giving tithes (and other resources) to the poor. Taking care of the poor is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the New Testament. You can give whatever money you desire to help those … Read more