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NASB | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 Let each one give [thoughtfully and with purpose] just as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver [and delights in the one whose heart is in his gift]. [Prov 22:9] |
Subject: Is tithing a command for chriatians? |
Bible Note: Dear Beja, in God's dealing with Israel we see there was a pattern. That pattern was God told them what He expected, they failed to live accordingly, they were punished, they repented and they were restored. This is a cycle that is repeated throughout the bible. The covenant that God made with Abraham is based upon His character not Israel's character. If one reads the restoration part in each of the books we see God's mercy. Then of course there is Revelation. You would have to throw out this book to make the claim that God is through with Israel. The church and Israel are two different programs. Always have been, always will be. Promises made to the church are made to individual christians. Promises made to Israel are to a nation, Israel. If disobedience throws you out of God's program none of us would be able to stand. That is what the cross is all about. Galatians is about FAITH. What it is and how it is traced back to Abraham. The promises made to Israel are yet future. That is what the tribulation is all about, bringing Israel to the point of dependance on Christ alone. The topic is not dispensation. The topic is what does the bible actually say. If you want to refute dispensation then why don't you write some of them and discuss it with them. Wouldn't that be the best way to reason the scriptures as it is with them that you have the problem. Many of us do not label ourselves. You do the labeling and it is not right. We are just trying to study the bible and have been brought to a conclusion that you want to label and refute so you are looking at the scriptures through rose colored glasses with a goal in mind. You are more eloquent that me but I do know that that approach is wrong. I do ask that you not make fun of people and insinuate that we are somehow curious people for our conclusions. We are as humble and seek God as you. |