Abraham's Tithe To Melchizedek The Hebrew word translated as "tithe" or "tenth" first appears in Genesis 14, when Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek. Some Christians reason that since Abraham gave a tenth to Melchizedek before the Old Covenant, then tithing is an "eternal principle" which pre-dates the Old Covenant and remains in effect in the New Covenant. The problem…
The Truth About Tithing & New Covenant Giving — An Introduction
I invite you to join me on this series about the Biblical history of tithing and New Covenant giving. Your questions and comments are welcome. All I ask is that you are respectful and keep your questions and comments limited to the subject at hand. Most importantly, be like the Jews at Berea: "They searched…
“Praiseologist” Todd Hall Collaborates With Alleged Rapist Abuser Sherman Allen
Meet Sherman Allen. He claims to be an "apostle" "pastor" and a "prophet." The official website for his religious institution, Christ Cathedral Church in Arlington, Texas, boasts that "Numerous documented miracles have been noted at the hands of this 21st century Prophet and Apostle." What it fails to mention is that numerous documented assaults have…
Are You A “Dumb Sheep”?
Unfortunately, some professing Christians refer to themselves by this self-deprecating term. The "dumb sheep" label doesn't come from Scripture. It comes from the spiritually-abusive Shepherding Movement of the 1970's. The Shepherding Movement (also known as the Discipling Movement) was the failed attempt of religious leaders to promote accountability, submission to authority, and covenant relationships through…
Does Your Pastor Have a Moses-Complex??
Some religious leaders today are having an identity crisis. . . . they have what I call the "Moses-complex." Signs that Your Pastor has the Moses-Complex 1. He believes that he has the same spiritual status, rank, authority, and 'prophetic mantle' as Moses. 2. He flaunts his supposed 'authority' over the congregation and justifies it…
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