0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
An awesome book on this subject!, 2007-08-23
If you want to be a berean christian, you should know what the scriptures show about this subject.
Especially with all of the importance that is put on church revenue, which after head-count, is the second most sacred object.(Mk 12.38-40)
Don't be cow-towed by a golden calf.
Know the subject yourself.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
An excellent biblical analysis of tithing, 2004-10-05
Some of the best arguments I've read on the subject matter. The author presents clear, easily readable exegesis of the biblical passages that relate to tithing. Parker has a bone to pick with "word of faith" teachers, but makes very valid points with regard to their pleas for money. This book helped me prioritize my giving and did the same for people I've passed my copy onto. No one reading this book will ever be able to tithe again while ignoring the plight of the poor.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Resonated with me..., 2004-01-22
The author really hit on some of the ideas and viewpoints that I came to some time ago about the subject of tithing.The book demonstrates that there are several passages in scripture that are seldom, if ever, dealt with in the modern church. For instance, scriptures dealing with "redeeming" the tithe, eating the tithe and having a party with the tithe (never hear that taught today), where the tithes were brought, for whom, and for what reason the tithes were collected.
The author discusses the scriptures which deal with the tithing ritual and command and shows how using them and applying them to a New Testament believer presents all kinds of problems because it is a misapplication to do so.
The author appears to be a former "Word of faith" individual and although he has friends and knows pastors that are still devoted to word/faith teachings, he takes a strident tone with word/faith teachers accusing them of "begging" for money and tithes.
I would not go so far as to say that the ministers whom he mentions "beg" for money per se, but he does make his point about the emphasis on tithing which is prevelant in the church--both brick and mortar and electronic.
A good solid book on a major issue in the body of Christ today and highly recommended.
0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
tithing in the age of grace, 2003-04-03
I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY INTERESTING.