Tithing

The concept of the tenth (10%) seen throughout the scriptures will be studied here.

Articles (8)

  • The First Instance of the Tithe
    The first time the concept of the tithe is seen in the Bible involves the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek.
  • The First Tithe (Old Covenant)
    The first tithe was expected to be brought by Israel to the Tabernacle as often as they were increased. It was ten percent of all their income.
  • The First Tithe (New Covenant)
    The first tithe of the Old Covenant, ten percent of all one's increase, has been incorporated into the New Covenant--both by the authority and prophecy of the Law of Moses and through the application of the Apostle Paul.
  • Melchizedek's Order
    As members of Christ, the High Priest after Melchizedek's Order, those ministering the Good Message should receive tithes from those served, just as did Melchizedek.
  • The Second Tithe (Old Covenant)
    The second tithe of the Law of Moses required that Israelites set aside ten percent of all their increase to provide for their time and sacrifices at the three, major, annual festivals at the Tabernacle.
  • The Third Tithe (Old Covenant)
    The third tithe was collected privately once every three years to supply the needs of God's priests, the poor, widows, and orphans, and the foreigner.
  • The Great Commandment & the Three Tithes
    In Christ\'s reiteration of the greatest commandments, we see the spiritual truth behind the three tithes of the Old Covenant.
  • Promises Concerning Tithing
    God in heaven has promised blessings to those who enter covenant with Him, and give back the tithe as He has required.

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