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Mary's Parents? |
Answer |
NT general |
DocTrinsograce |
Mon 02/8/10, 8:11pm |
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Hi, Carol...
Welcome to the forum!
The Scripture does not tell us who Mary's parents were. There are some non-Biblical sources that name Joachim and Anne... but I would take that with a large grain of salt.
In Him, Doc |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
DocTrinsograce |
Mon 02/8/10, 6:11pm |
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Dear Pastor Tim,
That was what I was trying to say... despite myself. :-)
I do think, though, that the word "tithe" is a bit of a misnomer. The word has been lifted from OT, into the church as a convenient figure. Not really the same thing. In the OT it was a requirement, one might consider it a debt. I think the Greek word translated tithe in the NT reflects that, does it not?
Thank you for helping to articulate things for us.
In Him, Doc |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
BradK |
Mon 02/8/10, 4:50pm |
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Pastor Tim,
Amen! Well said and I agree with your perspective. It's not about being "forced" to give. It's about being a cheerful giver out from our heart that matters! It is indeed an excellent practice to develop! Tit. 2:12-13.
Spekaing the Truth in Love,
BradK |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
DocTrinsograce |
Mon 02/8/10, 4:34pm |
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Dear Pastor Josh,
Welcome to the forum!
You make a good point. Our fallen nature is such that we often look for limits on the wrong side of curve (to use a statistical metaphor). The lavishness of God's mercy and grace certainly call for extravagance (cf Luke 7:47).
In Him, Doc |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Answer |
1 Tim 1:8 |
Josh Sherman |
Mon 02/8/10, 2:45pm |
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First allow me to say that I am a very young Associate Pastor. I'm fully confident that there are men on these forums are much wiser than I. I really just had one thought that came to my mind.
Ultimately the question isn't how close to the line we can get, or what is the least that we can do. I would figure that if one would see giving as an act of worship, or if one had a desire for God, there wouldn't be a question "Does certain types of income qualify" for giving. If we have a giving heart, it won't matter the source of the income, it will just matter that we have something to give. |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
Val |
Mon 02/8/10, 2:28pm |
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I think your doing the right thing from my understanding of the New Covenant. Thanks for your common sense solution to a delicate subject. Good Day. |
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
Morant61 |
Mon 02/8/10, 1:05pm |
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Greetings Val!
In our congregation, I teach that tithing is not a required for Christians. However, I also add the following.
1) Giving is required of Christians.
2) Tithing is a good way to give consistently.
3) Many denominations list tithing as a expectation of it's member's.
So, while not required, it is certainly an excellent practice to develop. :-)
Your Brother in Christ,
Tim Moran |
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will there be animals in heaven |
Note |
Bible general |
DocTrinsograce |
Mon 02/8/10, 7:53am |
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Yeah, brother CDBJ, I'll grant you the horses. I hope they are bit more tidy than the horses I've been around. :-) |
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will there be animals in heaven |
Note |
Bible general |
CDBJ |
Sun 02/7/10, 9:28pm |
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Hi Doc,
I agree with your answer with the exception of the reference to horses that are mentioned in Revelation.
There is a book out called, “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn that has really been a blessing to me; I love animals and he points out verses that expound on the fact that animals will be with us where we will be spending eternity with the Lord.
Col. 1:16
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
The Lord saw fit to make all of the animals that we know of now, why would He do any different when he creates a new heaven and a new earth. It pleased Him the first time and all of creation is waiting for the new creation including the animals.
Romans 8:22-23
For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.
The Lord might even bless us with our precious pets that have passed on and that not because of anything they have done but because of man’s sin. It’s a possibility that could come to fruition and they could be with us again.
I might end up with black cat hair all over my nice white rob but I’ll love it!
CDBJ
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do u tithe on unemployment checks |
Note |
1 Tim 1:8 |
azurelaw |
Sun 02/7/10, 4:58pm |
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Dear Brad,
Thank you very much for the sharing. It is wonderful that your father has been an example for you.
Happy Valentine's Day (it's also the Lunar New Year's Day)
Shalom
Azure |
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