Tithe Obsolete or Relevant?

By Alexander O. Sign

Must we tithe?
Is tithing biblical?
Is giving offerings without tithing biblical?
Did Jesus command tithing?
Doesnt the New Testament make tithing obsolete?
In this book, Rev. Alexander O. Sign answers the above questions and more by examining the biblical teachings on tithe to determine whether tithe is obsolete or still relevant today in our Christian walk with God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Sep 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781491875148

Alexander O. Sign

Rev. Alexander O. Sign is the president of Global Gospel Network Ministry (The Commonwealth), Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. He holds degrees from Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, University of Jos and Evangel Theological Seminary, all in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. He is a pastor, teacher, speaker, Bible expositor and a seasoned marriage and family consultant. He is married and blessed with two children.

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TITHE

Obsolete or Relevant?

Alexander O. Sign

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 The Origin of Tithe

Definition: What is Tithe?

What Tithe is Not

Brief History of Tithe

2 Tithe: Is It Biblical Or Not?

The Biblical Basis for Tithing

Jesus’ Statement on Tithe

Tithe: A Biblical Doctrine, Priesthood Obligation and A Biblical Practice.

3 The Practice of Tithing

The Biblical Purposes of Tithing

What are we to Tithe?

Biblical Instructions for Tithing

The Benefits of Tithing

Epilogue

Appendix 1 Deuteronomy 14:22-29—Supposed Biblical Objection to Tithe

Appendix 2 Offerings

Notes

To

Rev. Dr. Lucky Akatarika

My father in the Lord, who, when I was growing up

as a young minister of the gospel, always stressed

to me the need to tithe.

Acknowledgements

As l reflect on my Christian journey, especially the revelational knowledge contained in this book, I think I honestly owe it as a duty to appreciate all those God has graciously brought my way to instill, challenge and expand this doctrine of tithe. My appreciations go to the leadership and membership of The Living Truth Church, Warri, especially the Sunday School Department where I was exposed to the fundamental truths about tithe. Their firm conviction on the biblical teaching on tithe and their strict adherence to all workers’ faithful commitment to tithing helped to strengthen my conviction on tithe. But my greatest exposure to the biblical teaching on tithe came when I was given the task of writing on the topic: Biblical Priesthood in Word Exploration Ministry of Rainbow Christian Assembly, Effurun. In my research on this topic, I had the conviction to teach on tithe as an aspect of the believers’ priesthood responsibilities. What you have in this book is an expansion of the teaching I did in Rainbow Christian Assembly. I’m grateful to Pastor Dan Anwan and every member of Word Exploration Ministry for their confidence in me. In my work as a pastor in the few churches I had pastored, Pastor Dan Anwan was the first person the Lord used in speaking to me on the need to commit my thoughts and teachings in books. His sincere words of inspiration and encouragement have given birth to my book ministry at God’s appointed time. It has been awhile we’ve seen but your good memories still live in me. I love you and your family. God bless you. You are one out of a million.

My appreciations also go to my students of the Bible Schools where I taught for ten years. They were actually the first persons to draw my attention to the debate on tithe going on at that time in Warri and Uvwie on one of the programs on Delta Rainbow Television, Warri. I hope this book help to bring my readers the answers to the several questions that debate had generated in their minds. My gratitude goes to Pastor Blessing Ogagaoghene for proofreading the manuscript, Pastor Rosemary Achioyamen for her numerous encouragements, Bro Dan Oteri and his family for standing with us through the thick and thin of time.

The Oraekwugha’s family, ohhh! What a blessing you are to me and my family! I and all my readers are sincerely grateful to the entire family members of Mr. Christopher and Mrs. Theresa Oraekwugha for hosting us during our trials. The finishing of this book was done in their home. We love and highly appreciate your persons. Words are not enough to express our gratitude. My prayer is for the good