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Comment on 1 Corinthians 16 by Ebby

After reading Russell Earl Kelly’s comment about tithing, I was wondering if anyone was going to address the tithing issue. Sharon, thanks for the link. I’d never heard of Zac Poonen. I listened to his entire message and really enjoyed it. Thank you again for sharing that.

Any other thoughts about tithing, anyone?

Comment on 1 Corinthians 16 by Sharon Wilkinson

What did Paul want to say about tithing?
If you want to know more listen to a prophetic word by Zac Poonen about tithing
http://www.cfcindia.net/through_bible/48.%201%20Corinthians-1.mp3

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Comment on 1 Corinthians 16 by Russell Earl Kelly

There is not a shred of evidence which says that God expected the “poor Israelite to tithe.”

Although money was common even in Genesis and was required for worship it was never included in any of the 16 texts which describe the contents of the tithe. Tithes were always only food from inside Israel and could not come from pagans or pagan lands.

The poor and those who earned their livelihood from non-farm occupations were among tithers.

New Covenant giving after Calvary is: freewill, sacrificial, generous, joyful, regular and motivated by love for man and God. That is sufficient to meet the church’s needs unless the pastor has stopped emphasizing personal evangelism.

Russell Earl Kelly, PHD

Comment on 1 Corinthians 14 by T. R. Cosby

It is very hard to teach or advise on this subject, so I applaud you for sharing with us. The only thing I can say about this is that the experience is REAL. If the Holy Spirit grabs a hold of you when you are praying, and all of a sudden you are “tonguing” it out with the best of them… YOU WILL NEVER DOUBT THE SCRIPTURES AGAIN!

Comment on 1 Corinthians 13 by Neil

Hi Marie - thanks for visiting and commenting! Another blessing from Don’s site.

Hope you enjoy Heaven - the book and especially the place!

Comment on 1 Corinthians 13 by Marie

Hi, I found your cool Bible blog through Don’s. Since nobody’s commented on this entry yet, I figured I’d throw my $0.02 in.

Nothing too deep, really…I was taught to do the same when I was being discipled back in college. Substitute “My Father” for “love” to remember the attributes of God. Actually, I’ve found this a helpful reminder when I’m tempted to think of God as harsh or losing patience with me. It’s all there in black and white - how good and gentle He really is.

I noticed here somewhere you recommended Randy Alcorn’s book on heaven — we are doing that next winter for our women’s Bible study. Looking forward to it!

Comment on 1 Corinthians 10 by Neil

Thanks so much for your comment! Please visit here as often as you like with any comments or questions you have. I praise God that you have committed your life to him!

Do you have a study Bible or a group at church you can study with? Those can be helpful as well.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 10 by Sara

Hi there,

I would like to thank you for your blog. I am new to learning about Religion. I have recently made the decision to commit my life to God.
I find there is much to learn and sometimes when I read the Bible I don’t understand what it is trying to say. I find your blog to be helpful by breaking it down.

So many thanks!
Sara

Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by Yes, they really argue this way � 4Simpsons Blog - Eternity Matters

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Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by Stuart

To Reid - if you study scripture you will find that it is sexual immorality, not solely in homosexual behavior but also in heterosexual behavior, that is inconsistant with caring love that brings fullness to a person’s life. Sexual immorality is mercenary and for the purpose of self gratification - lust appears attractive and appealing from a distance but upon close intimacy it is cruel and unmerciful.

Reid, throwing stones and judging people is different than trying to compassionately intervene on a spiritually condemning practice. If someone addresses another out of hatred or hypocrisy, then they too are drinking from a deadly well. Jesus loves sinners - whether they are prideful hypocrites or filled with lust - it’s just that they aren’t able to bond and love in return - it is that spiritual and loving connection that saves - I know. I no longer desire to condone, perpetrate promote or enable a practice when I know a better Way exists. There is no condemnation in Christ, but in the world, if one does not possess the ability to meet the standard of acceptance, they are rejected.

Reid, I don’t see any evidence that Neil is acting out of bias or bigotry here - your verbal attack inspires a protective spirit in me - for Neil and also for you.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by Neil

How eloquent of you. Normally I’d delete your comments, but they reveal your heart so clearly that I thought others might see and learn from them.

I ask for your reasoning and I get that in reply? Hmmmm . . . maybe you don’t have any reasoning? But don’t the skeptics usually say that Christians are the ones with blind faith?

Seriously, feel free to come back if you ever want a serious dialogue.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by reid

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Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by reid

sounds flood you Christian homo. Your blog is a waste of your time and everyone elses. The word of god says you and all of your judgemental friends are already in hell. So enjoy, you scripture humper.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by Neil

Hi Reid,

Who said I had a problem with homosexuals? I get along great with them.

Your argument is what is called an ad hominem attack, which means attacking the person instead of the argument. Instead of dealing with my reasoning you try to attack my character. Whether Ted Haggard had homosexual tendencies is irrelevant to what God’s word says about the behavior.

I am merely noting what the Bible says. If you think I have misinterpreted it, feel free to point out where and why.

Otherwise, your argument is with God. If you want to accuse him of having homosexual tendencies for making his word so abundantly clear, then good luck with that.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 7 by Reid

The fact that you have a problem with homosexuals might mean that you have homosexual tendencies. Have you thought about that? Pastor Ted Haggard.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 6 by Neil

Yep. And fornication as well.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 6 by totaltransformation

“Paul took it very seriously when anything got in the way of presenting the Gospel, and we should, too. ”

If only we could do something to tackle the problem of divorce within the church.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 2 by Neil

Thanks, Kris. That is sort of what it has turned into. Many days I don’t have much to say, but this has been a good discipline to slow down just a bit and read a little more closely. I figure that when I’m done I can always go back and add more as I learn new things, like electronic notes in my Bible.

Comment on 1 Corinthians 2 by kris

neil,

great stuff. i, too, have looked at verse 9 the wrong way. verse 10 does spell it out. you are kinda writing your own commentary. i went to 1 yr of Bible college and my semester project was to write a commentary on Galations. it’s not easy, but you do it well.

kw

Comment on Psalm 27 by Jayleigh

Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.

Comment on Psalm 47 by pray4israel

You have a great blog! Jill

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Comment on Numbers 17-18 by Neil

Hi Russell,

I didn’t “forget.” I don’t attempt to cover every verse. Others are invited to fill in their own analysis.

I would be the first to say that giving in churches is, on average, an embarrassment.

But to be technical, I don’t buy the tithing thing for the NT. It is only mentioned once in the NT and that was in criticism of the Pharisees doing it legalistically. The instructions are quite clear in that we should not give under compulsion or reluctantly. I think people should give more than 10% but I don’t want to put that on people as a burden. They should give generously and what they have decided in their own heart to give (2 Cor. 9).

Comment on Numbers 17-18 by Russell Earl Kelly

You forgot to teach verses 20 and 24 where those who received the tithe were not allowed to own or inherit land. Actually there are 25 tithing principles in the Bible and the Church follows NONE of them.

Comment on Isaiah 49-50 by Rebecca V.

49:6 - The Great Commission of the Old Testament.

Comment on Isaiah 41-42 by Neil

Thanks, Rebecca. Great to have you comment again!

Comment on Isaiah 41-42 by Rebecca V.

42:1-4…Jesus Christ is “Israel” in its ideal form (49:3). The nation was to be a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6), but the Messiah would be the high priest who would atone for the sins of the world (53:4-12). Cyrus was introduced in ch. 41 as a deliverer from Babylon, but the servant would deliver the world from the prison of sin (v. 7).

Comment on Isaiah 37-38 by Rebecca V.

17 …you have put all my sins behind your back. - God not only puts our sins out of sight; He also puts them out of reach (Micah 7:19; Psalm 103:12), out of mind (Jeremiah 31:34) and out of existence (Isaiah 43:25; 44:22; Psalm 51:1,9; Acts 3:19).

Comment on Isaiah 35-36 by Rebecca V.

6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. - Quoted by Jesus in Matthew 11:5 to show He was the Messiah.

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Comment on Isaiah 63-64 by Deborah

Thanks for these scriptures and reminders..so true. I think you will enjoy reading ‘Spring into Fashion-Accessorize’ on http://www.thedailylily.com…it’s about getting ready for His return as His bride.

Comment on Old Testament God / New Testament God? by Neil

Hi James,

Thanks for stopping by. Universalism is a dangerous heresy. I encourage you to read more about it and abandon that false belief - please see http://www.carm.org/universalism.htm or http://4simpsons.wordpress.com/2007/12/18/recycled-heresey-universalism/

Comment on Old Testament God / New Testament God? by James Berry

Sorry, but I have a P.S…after Jesus’ death and resurrection and the destruction of Jeruselam in 70 A.D., the gospel of salvation was then free to go to the Gentiles. Paul preached “be ye reconciled to God”…yes, we will all give account to God for our deeds, but please learn of God’s plans for the ages…much more information at Tentmaker.org. God’s blessing, James.

Comment on Old Testament God / New Testament God? by James Berry

Please understand Jesus was talking to the Jews about soon losing their place of privilege…His reference was Gehenna…Jesus said He came only “to the lost sheep of the house of Israel”…read J. Preston Eby, Lazarus and the Rich Man.

Jesus, savior of the world, especially those that are believing. I Timothy 4:10.

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