Items for study and in-depth reading about the Christian faith.
The Bible does not teach that “Tithing” is the recommended or required basis of giving for New Testament Gentile believers. Tithing in the Old Testament was NEVER of money and the New Testament NEVER teaches that we as believers should tithe. To the contrary it…
Question: "What was the firstfruits offering? Should Christians give a first-fruits offering today?" Answer: First-fruits was a Jewish feast held in the early spring at the beginning of the grain harvest. It was observed on Nissan 16, which was the third day after Passover and…
We are living in days where false teachers and false prophets abound. Jesus said that by their fruits you will know them. Putting these words into the whole context of the passage we will see that the fruit, Jesus was referring to, was unscriptural false…
Question: "What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis?" Answer: Exegesis and eisegesis are two conflicting approaches in Bible study. Exegesis is the exposition or explanation of a text based on a careful, objective analysis. The word exegesis literally means “to lead out of.” That…