Is the Prosperity Gospel Heresy?
There are aspects of the Prosperity Gospel that can be considered heresy. On the other hand, it has teachings that line up with biblical scripture. Most doctrines are neither all bad nor all good. The key for any believer is to do what 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says: “But test them all; hold on to what […]
What Is Proof Texting?
It’s important to read Bible verses in the proper context. When you do so, you get the actual meaning of a text. A pastor said, “When you take the text out of context, it leaves you with con.” As you know, a con is something false. The most common “con” in the body of Christ […]
Are You Cursed If You Don’t Tithe?
God doesn’t curse Christians who don’t tithe. There are two main reasons for this. One, Christians were never under the tithe Law. Two, believers are freed from the curse of the Law through Christ and Grace. Watch the Video The Error of Tithe Advocates You must understand the tithe Law is one commandment of the […]
Does Tithing Prevent Greed?
The Bible doesn’t support the belief that tithing prevents greed. This refers to both the biblical tithe (crops and livestock) and the man-made tithe (10% of one’s income). However, the Bible and history show how tithing can contribute to greed. Watch the Video Another Tithe Teaching Debunked Some tithe advocates proclaim the solution for greed […]
Who Started the Prosperity Gospel?
Prosperity Gospel history has its roots in the 19th-century New Thought movement. By all accounts, Norman Vincent Peale and E.W. Kenyon were the first Christian pastors to incorporate New Thought ideas into their ministries. New Thought teaches you can achieve healing and wealth by using the power of your mind. When you think about the […]
Are There Consequences for Not Paying Tithes?
The Bible details many curses for not paying tithes. These curses are detailed in the Old Testament, Deuteronomy 28. The curses range from sickness to enslavement. However, the consequences only applied to ancient Israel, not New Testament Christians. Only Hebrew Israelites were under the Mosaic Law covenant, which required the payment of tithes. Many modern-day […]