Category Archives: Old Testament Law

Should Christians obey the Ten Commandments?: Christians and the Old Testament law

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Every now and then in a class or Bible study, someone will emphasize that Christians must faithfully obey the Ten Commandments. Now, part of the job of the teacher is to challenge the people they’re teaching, to get them wrestling … Continue reading →

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New Testament principles of giving

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

Our last Taking Root study explored the issue of tithing. We saw that tithing as a mandatory requirement is tied specifically to the Old Covenant Law. Since we aren’t under the Law of Moses, tithing as an obligatory standard doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Are Christians supposed to tithe?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I can still remember the hair standing up on the back of my neck. I was sitting next to my father, listening to the pastor during a Sunday evening service. He had just finished reading Malachi 3:8-10 from the King … Continue reading →

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