Is Tithing for New Testament Christians?
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Is Tithing for New Testament Christians?
Daniel S. Steffen, PhD.
SEMI 500 B02
Introduction to Seminary Studies
by
David Boston
February 08, 2014
I. Introduction: Are New Testament believers required to pay tithes according to Jesus' statement in Matthews 23 vs. 23.
II. Who was Jesus talking to when he said, “this you should have done; without leaving the other undone." A. The purpose for tithing under the Law. 1. The reason why God gave the Children of Israel the Law. 2. Christ redeems us from the Curse of the Law. 3. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets. B. New Testament perspective on tithing according to Mathews 23 vs. 23.
III. Is Tithing required in the New Covenant? A. Giving under the Covenant of Grace. 1. Abraham pays tithes to Melchizedek. 2. Christ's priesthood similar to the priesthood of Melchizedek. B. Why is the numeric value of ten so important?
IV. Conclusion: New Testament believer are not under any command to tithe, but the spiritual principle of tithing is vital to the believer and still can be practiced.
Introduction
There have been strong theological dichotomies in regard to tithing for New Testament believers. Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. A tithe means ten percent or a tenth part. There are some modern day believers who are adamantly opposed to giving a tenth of their income. Their premise is that tithing is an Old Testament concept required under the law for the preservation of the tabernacle or temple. In addition, it is argued that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, and that New Testament Christians are under no compulsion to give under a legalized system. Another theological perspective contends that tithes are relevant for New Testament believers
Is Tithing for New Testament Christians?
Daniel S. Steffen, PhD.
SEMI 500 B02
Introduction to Seminary Studies
by
David Boston
February 08, 2014
I. Introduction: Are New Testament believers required to pay tithes according to Jesus' statement in Matthews 23 vs. 23.
II. Who was Jesus talking to when he said, “this you should have done; without leaving the other undone." A. The purpose for tithing under the Law. 1. The reason why God gave the Children of Israel the Law. 2. Christ redeems us from the Curse of the Law. 3. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the prophets. B. New Testament perspective on tithing according to Mathews 23 vs. 23.
III. Is Tithing required in the New Covenant? A. Giving under the Covenant of Grace. 1. Abraham pays tithes to Melchizedek. 2. Christ's priesthood similar to the priesthood of Melchizedek. B. Why is the numeric value of ten so important?
IV. Conclusion: New Testament believer are not under any command to tithe, but the spiritual principle of tithing is vital to the believer and still can be practiced.
Introduction
There have been strong theological dichotomies in regard to tithing for New Testament believers. Many Christians struggle with the issue of tithing. A tithe means ten percent or a tenth part. There are some modern day believers who are adamantly opposed to giving a tenth of their income. Their premise is that tithing is an Old Testament concept required under the law for the preservation of the tabernacle or temple. In addition, it is argued that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, and that New Testament Christians are under no compulsion to give under a legalized system. Another theological perspective contends that tithes are relevant for New Testament believers
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