Here Are Some Interesting Facts About Abraham's Tithe To Melchizedek: 1. God did not command Abraham to tithe to Melchizedek. Abraham tithed to Melchizedek more than likely out of ancient custom. In ancient times, it was custom to give a tenth of war spoils to a head of State. The reason why the amount was sometimes…
Abraham’s Tithe To Melchizedek – Part 2
This article provides a summary of Genesis 14. I encourage you to study the entire chapter on your own. A Summary of Genesis 14 A war broke out between two teams of kings. One team had 4 kings: king Amraphel of Babylonia, king Arioch of Ellasar, king Kedorlaomer of Elam, and king Tidal of Goiim.…
Abraham’s Tithe To Melchizedek – Part 1
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…
Jacob’s Tithe
This article is part 2 of a series about tithing. Questions and comments are welcome. The Rules of Discussion: 1. Be respectful. 2. Be on-topic. 3. Be clear and concise. 4. Be a Berean: “They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” (Acts 17:11) ****************************JACOB'S TITHE******************************…
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