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NASB | Acts 13:39 and through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 13:39 and through Him everyone who believes [who acknowledges Jesus as Lord and Savior and follows Him] is justified and declared free of guilt from all things, from which you could not be justified and freed of guilt through the Law of Moses. |
Subject: tithing |
Bible Note: Dear Johnny, Mabuhay and blessings in Jesus' name! Friend, we have discussed this one before, but I feel that again I must clarify something: Few ministers that 'teach the tithe' REQUIRE it or consider it an ABSOLUTE amount. In fact, I have never met a minister that did either. You seem to be really focused on these two aspects of tithing, while nobody else is! I have never been to a Christian church that made members legally bind themselves to give to the church. This is REQUIREMENT. Nor have I ever been to a Christian church that preached 'ten-percent, no more, no less!' This would be an ABSOLUTE amount. Now, please calm yourself about this issue. When a (responsible, caring) shepherd 'preaches the tithe,' he is well aware that some cannot meet this REQUIREMENT every week or month, and that some can afford well over the ABSOLUTE amount. A good minister also knows that people can deceive themselves concerning money. By preaching 'freewill offering' only, many who could give, do not. They always have another 'need' that is more important than their church. Another problem with 'freewill giving' is that many are very careful to let everyone else just how much 'freewill' they have! Those churches that practice 'freewill giving' are often ruled by those with the most 'freewill.' :-) Johnny, the tithe is Biblical, but not in the narrow, legalistic manner in which you portray it. Our brother EdB is indeed a preacher of the Gospel, and you would be wise to look more carefully at his posts. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |