Did the Apostle Paul Teach Tithing to the Church?

Kithcart has done the Body of Christ a service by providing this easily-read tome. Scholarly yet readable, Kithcart tackles the issue head on demonstrating what more and more Christians are discovering: tithing is not binding on today's believer.Kithcart is strong on his assertions. And he should be. After all, he masterfully backs up what he states with scripture. Especially informative are the chapters where he shares the responses of several well-known ministries when asked about how to tithe and whether it was even for today.As expected, most of the responses were based on Old Testament law instead of New Testament doctrine, proving once again the weak basis for teaching that tithing is applicable today.The most powerful fact that Kithcart brings out pertains to Malachi 3. Most advocates of tithing teach that a Christian is under a curse for not tithing--that we are "God-robbers."Again Kithcart responds to this by forcefully stating that a Blood-bought child of God under a better covenant is NOT under ANY curse! And I heartily agree.Also, Christian, ask yourself: "Have I been blessed so much that there is no room to receive it?" I defy anyone to answer "yes" to this question. Most tithers who live on one side of the street can't be distinguished from the person on the other side who does not tithe. This alone should be a powerful reminder that something is very wrong with this teaching--especially the promise in Malachi 3 that most ministers are very quick to point out. And excuses that ministers give such as "Well, you did not give it in faith", or "You've gotta' claim the blessing" etc., are excuses not reasons.Buy it for its simple presentation but reread it for strength when the judaizers start spouting the Law instead of New Testament Grace!Highly recommended!

One of things I most appreciated about this book was the author's heart towards pastors. This book is written with love and grace, but is also not timid in proclaiming the author's conviction of truth concerning the subject of tithing and what constitutes true Christian giving.Jonathan's thrust of investigation of the tithe here primarily concerns the Apostle Paul's approach to giving and how church ministry is to be financed. There are some excellent points made in this book and the examination of Scripture is honest and consistent.Kithcart deals expressly with many of the chief questions people raise about tithing; such as, "Does Malachi apply to Christians and the Church?", "Are you really cursed if you do not tithe?", "Is tithing an Old Testament Law replaced by a new standard?", "Did Jesus receive a tithe from His followers?", "Did Jesus or His Apostles, namely Paul, teach tithing to the Church?", "What exactly does the New Testament teach about giving?", etc.While Kithcart's book may not be the most thorough investigation of the subject of tithing, it is nonetheless very good and to the point. This book will challenge, convict, inspire, inform and get you thinking. It is very easy to read and there is nothing negatively critical in the writing. A great reading suggestion for someone who doesn't feel like they have the time or energy to devote to a lengthy book on the subject. Kithcart's book can be read in an evening and really open the reader's heart to some challenging truths. This book is also a motivator towards giving and not a retreat from it in any way.Good stuff, great title, highly recommended. Also very highly recommended is "Should The Church Teach Tithing" by Theologian Russell Earl Kelly, PhD. and Michael and Mitchel Webb's book called, "Beyond Tithes and Offerings".