Year: <span>2018</span>

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Four – “Christ in” Ability

To this point in this series, we have looked at “fellowship with Jesus” by addressing the concept of fellowship generally, the concept of prayer to Jesus, and the identity that we have “in Christ.” Now, we will turn to the powerful ability that we have because Christ is in us. …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Three – Identity “in Christ”

To this point in the article series, we have looked at the overall concept of “fellowship with Jesus” and the idea of praying to Jesus. At this time, I would like to step back and focus more on a concept from the first article: identity “in Christ.” As we do …

Fellowship with Jesus: Part Two – Prayer

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in the series “Fellowship with Jesus.” Click here to read the introduction.  In this article series, we have been looking at fellowship with Jesus Christ, which is certainly a diverse topic. In this article, we will consider whether there is a Biblical basis …

Fellowship with Jesus Christ: Part One – Introduction

Editor’s Note: This series on “Fellowship with Jesus” is not comprehensive. There is still much more to learn about this important subject, Jesus Christ. Even so, the reader may notice the interrelationship between the articles. Feel free to jump around as you desire and reread as necessary.  Jesus is the …

The History of Giving in the OT and the Gospels

Editor’s Note: This is the second article in the series on giving. This article endeavors to describe what the ancient Hebrews understood and practiced. There are a variety of theories on how that was worked out practically, and we have done our best to give brief explanations of many of these …

Questions and Answers on Giving in the OT and Gospels

Editor’s Note: This is a follow-up to the second article in the series on giving.  The question and answer format allows the reader to focus on the key points from the previous article. Some may prefer this format. If you have any questions that have not been addressed, please leave …

Giving in the Church: Transition from Law

Editor’s Note: This is the third full article in the series on giving. The first article demonstrated the great importance and benefit of giving. The second article and associated Q&A explained in some detail how people gave in the Old Testament and the Gospels. With the accomplishments of Jesus Christ, much has changed since the …

Giving in the Church: What It Is

Editor’s Note: This is the second article about Giving in the Church. In this article, we will focus on what the New Testament says about giving practically. You can find the first article, second article and associated Q&A, and third article using the links.  In the last article, we saw that the sacrificial system …

Giving in the Church: What about Malachi 3?

Editor’s Note: This article is specifically addressed to the most common section of Scripture used to justify teaching the tithe in Christian churches. This article builds naturally from the third and fourth articles.  In the previous two articles, we have seen that the post-Pentecost church does not need to regard tithing …