A Theologian's Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine
Russell Earl Kelly, Ph.D.
Author of Exposing Seventh-day Adventism
Writers Club Press
New York Lincoln Shanghai
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Section One: Definition and Pre-Law Tithing
Chapter 1 The Origin and Definition of Tithing ..........................................5
Chapter 2 Genesis 14; Abraham, Melchizedek, and Arab Customs .............13
Chapter 3 Genesis 28:20-22; Jacob's Bargain With God .............................30
Section Two: Tithing under the Mosaic Law
Chapter 4 Numbers 18; The Obscure Foundational Statute/Ordinance
of Tithing ...................................................................................32
Chapter 5 Leviticus 27:30-34; ?It is Holy Unto the LORD" .......................39
Chapter 6 Tithes Replaced Land Inheritance ..............................................46
Chapter 7 How Many Tithes? 10%, 20%, or 23 1/3rd%? ...........................49
Chapter 8 Deuteronomy 12 and 14; Strange Facts about Tithing ................56
Chapter 9 The Poor Did Not Tithe; Jesus Did Not Tithe ............................61
Chapter 10 1 Samuel 8:14-17; 1 Chronicles 23-27; Kings,
Tithes, and Taxes .......................................................................67
Chapter 11 2 Chronicles 31; King Hezekiah Restored Tithing ......................73
Chapter 12 Nehemiah: The Context of Malachi ...........................................79
Chapter 13 Malachi: Ministers Who Rob God .............................................89
Chapter 14 Matthew 23; Luke 11; Jesus Supported Tithing under the Law ...115
Chapter 15 Luke 18:12; A Pharisee's Boast about Tithing ...........................122
Section Three: The New Covenant and the Law
Chapter 16 Acts 15 and 21: Compromise and Confuse ..............................126
Chapter 17 Hebrews 8 and 2 Corinthians 3; A Better New Covenant .........133
Chapter 18 The Christian, the Mosaic Law, and the "Law" of Christ ..........140
Section Four: Important Post-Calvary Texts
Chapter 19 Hebrews 7; Christ's High Priesthood Abolished Tithing ...........147
Chapter 20 Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 2:13-17; Law Ordinances
Ended at Calvary ......................................................................170
Chapter 21 1 Peter 2:9-10; The Priesthood of Believers Abolished Tithing ....176
Chapter 22 1 Corinthians 9; Paul Refused His Lesser "Right" of Support ...181
Chapter 23 1 Corinthians 16; Giving to Needy Saints ................................199
Chapter 24 1 Timothy 5:17; Worthy of Double Honor ..............................210
Chapter 25 Miscellaneous Objections .........................................................217
Section Five: Something New and Better Replaced Tithing
Chapter 26 Chafer and Walvoord on New Testament Giving ......................224
Chapter 27 2 Corinthians 8 and 9; A Sermon Using Principles of
Grace Giving ...........................................................................227
Chapter 28 Acts 20:16-35; An Ignored Sermon and Example to Preachers ....235
Section Six: Secular History, Ethics, and Summary
Chapter 29 A Secular Church History of Tithing ........................................246
Chapter 30 Tithing Principles for Tithe-Teaching Churches: A Satire .........263
Chapter 31 Spreading the Gospel Remains Our Calling .............................272
Bibliography ............................................................................................ 275
About the Author ..................................................................................... 279
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Should the Church Teach Tithing?
A 2 hour video of the 19 point essay "Tithing is Not a Christian Doctrine" The video is showing me, Russell Earl Kelly, Ph. D. with no material displayed. Every statement has something important and challenging. Novice editing makes it choppy in a few places. It is far from perfect but well worth the view.
Friends, I am not opposed to financially supporting churches and the advancement of God's kingdom. However I am opposed to supporting churches using the false doctrine of NT tithing instead of better New Covenant freewill offering principles.
You can get this video on DVD from my website:
There you can also find the book:
Tithing: Should the Church teach tithing? - A Theologian's Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you,
Russell Earl Kelly, Ph. D.
Russell Earl Kelly, Ph. D.
Auther: Russell Earl Kelly, Ph. D.