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Originally Posted by Fredoheaven
Well Brothers in Christ, the poll says 2 out of 20 voted for NO which was equaled to a 10% or a "tithe". Tithe was being practiced in the Old Testament(OT). "Father" Abraham commenced it and it was commanded by Moses(Deut. 12:6) thus incorporated in into a law. Tithes is God's own and is rightful to be brought out to God. This tithe being practiced in the OT was commended by our Lord Jesus Himself (Lk.11:42; Mat.23:23) thus it is practically needful fo us today. The point is, the similitude could be right because the tithe like the result of the poll is 10% God's own. It may be right after all.
Now what about those who voted with an enormous 18/20 or 90%? For me, it could be likened to that of "offering" ie. Grace giving. Offerings in the bible was also practiced in the OT. Testament and in the New Testament, Paul referred to it as "Grace giving". Paul gave much emphasis of this kind of giving which is more than the tithe. It is to be noted that the 90% originally own by God. God placed that in our hands in oder for you to give. We have to remember, God owns every thing but we practically own anything. I for one voted for a Yes in the Poll because I believe it and that settles it. If it's good enough for Peter, Apolos, Ananias even Paul and above all our Lord Himself then its good enough for me. Matthew 28:19-20 was a command to be followed by the true church of Christ. "Go" is a command "ye" not only refer to his 11 apostles and other of Jewish people around him but to those who will eventually believed the Gospel and be added in the church as stated in Acts 2:41-47. 
Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 2:45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Grace and peace to everybody. |
Brother, I think it's 5 to 29 now which sort of throws the numerics off and I aslo think far too much emphasis is placed on a OT ordinance.
1Co 1:17 For
Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
Eph. 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith,
one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
Grace and peace
Tony