Results 1 - 5 of 5
|
|
|||||
Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Ordered by Verse | ||||||
Results | Verse | Author | ID# | |||
1 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | charis | 22423 | ||
Dear Johnny, I am not trying to 'disprove' your statements. If I have heard you correctly, your church believes only in the 'love offering.' Is this correct? I do not say this is wrong. OK? I would, however, like to ask you, how often do you collect this offering? How often do you remind the people that they are required to give these offerings? What happens to those who do not give 'love offerings?' Does your church know the identity of those who 'give big' offerings? I'm just curious. By the way, if you ask me what Scripture I use when I teach New Testament giving, they are: "Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 NASB, and... "And in His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues, and places of honor at banquets, who devour widows' houses, and for appearance's sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation. And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the multitude were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. And calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on." Mark 12:38-44 NASB. I then explain the Old Testament (our tutor) tithe and offering system. I say that we are no longer under the obligation of the Law, but it is a good basic measure that is wise and full of grace. The people in my church never hear 'appeals' for money, and know that they are not 'required' or 'watched' by anyone (but God). Please, stop 'challenging' me. I am weary! In Christ Jesus, charis |
||||||
2 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | jlpangilinan | 22433 | ||
Charis, I dont know if the term colect is right. We are not regularly collect, any members are open they can give anytime they want. It is in them if they have something to offer. The only announcement that I heard that the leader of church asking help is when that convention center is about to finish. After that it is in the member if how often they want to help the church. And the church survive. Those who can help big we know that they are capable of doing it, there is no special treatment for them just like how important every member was. God bless, Johnny |
||||||
3 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | charis | 22437 | ||
Dear Johnny, Mabuhay! I take it then that you have no regular time of offering during your times of fellowship. I have seen this method, and can appreciate it. I am pleased to know that there is no special recognition for those who have more money. Adiyos Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
||||||
4 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | jlpangilinan | 22459 | ||
Charis, People can give during fellowship if they want, if they have no money it okay that what I mean of we are not collecting regularly. We can give every fellowship (sunday)but we are not require people. We are the one go to the love offering box if we have something to offer. Thanks again, God bless, Johnny If it is okay can I ask you what is your Nationality/where did you came from.By the way Hank write me a note when He knows that I came from Phil. |
||||||
5 | Releases from tithing 10 per cent? | 2 Cor 9:7 | charis | 22505 | ||
Dear Johnny, If you click on my name 'charis' below, you can find out much about me. But I did not mention that I am an American citizen. I have spent most of my adult life in Japan, though, almost 30 years. Please give some information in your 'user profile,' too! Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
||||||