Chapter nine continues Paulās discussion on the Corinthiansā giving toward his benevolence ministry with some important general principles about giving in the Church Age. We must understand that tithing is strictly an Old Testament teaching and practice. Nowhere is tithing taught or commanded in the New Testament, including in this chapter. Instead, Christians should give […]
Chapters eight and nine contain some of the most well-known passages on giving in the New Testament. When churches hold giving campaigns and pastors preach on tithing, these chapters are likely to come up. āThey gave according to their means and beyond their meansā (2 Corinthians 8:3). āMake sure you excel in this act of
Chapter seven contains one of the most personal parts of this letter. Paulās genuine love and care for his churches were nothing rare; we find it all over his letters. Mentions of his coworkers are also plentiful throughout his writings. What makes this chapter special, though, is that digs to the very heart of his
