List of grace giving churches.

[Rudy]

Originally Posted by Originalist

I did not see tithing mentioned in their statement of beliefs.

I think that is Jason's church.

[Rudy]

Originally Posted by Originalist

This is a requirement to be licensed with the UPC. But they give no details as to how to fulfill that requirement. In other words, they give no requirement that you believe or teach that Malachi's curse be pronounced on non-tithe payers. There are no specifics given at all. Therefore, how can they suspend a license for "not teaching it correctly"?

Yea, I see your point. This whole tithing issue has become a devouring dinosaur. There needs to be alternatives for people to choose from. I wonder how many divorces it has caused etc.

A well known church in Indianapolis was started in a train boxcar.

The purpose of this thread is to show it can be done by freewill giving. The richest religion in the world does not force you to tithe your money.

Also there is no command to build a building to bring a tithe of money to. If a local congregation wants a building or to rent one count the cost and go for it.

Those who are called to ministry and see the tithing of money error get organized and start up local works. Let the Holy Ghost guide and display the power of God.

By the way, I believe it was a woman who ministered in the box car.

[Rudy]

Mt. Zion Apostolic Church traces its history to the early 20th century, beginning in 1922. Founded as a small mission by Pastor Lillian Mason, the church had its humble beginnings in Norwood on Indianapolis’ south side, worshiping in a railroad boxcar, a converted pool hall, and other storefront buildings for nearly 30 years. Receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost and answering the call of God after a deathbed healing, Pastor Mason went out into the streets of Norwood inviting people into her home at 1206 Earhart Street for prayer meetings.

[Rudy]

Curry Blake ministries does not teach forced tithing, no curse attached if you don't.

[Rudy]

Originally Posted by Rudy

Curry Blake ministries does not teach forced tithing, no curse attached if you don't.

Mr. Blake does believe one should tithe and believes Jesus wants us to.

http://jglm.org/

[Rudy]

Westside Baptist Church

Lewisville Tx.

http://www.wbcchurch.org/

They do not teach forced tithing.

http://www.wbcchurch.org/

[seguidordejesus]

Greg Boyd of Woodland Hills Church does not teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

Bruxy Cavey of The Meeting House does not teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

Lots Of People of Lots of Churches do teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

[seguidordejesus]

Greg Boyd of Woodland Hills Church does not teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

Bruxy Cavey of The Meeting House does not teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

Lots Of People of Lots of Churches do not teach tithing as a command or requirement for membership. Some of you may have heard of him.

[Rudy]

Moody Church.


Tithing

By Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer |
The Old Testament institutes tithing as an obligatory act of worship by God’s people. Israelite tithes supported the landless tribe of Levi and the priesthood of God (Numbers 18:25-32, Nehemiah 10:38). They also served the giver’s family and the nation’s disadvantaged (Deuteronomy 14:22-29). This command of God was often abused or ignored (Malachi 3:8-10). As in the case with all visible acts of worship, self-righteousness cropped up among the Israelites who actually did tithe (Luke 18:12).
Through the fulfilling work of the Messiah, New Testament believers are no longer obligated to perform the particulars of the Law. Tithing is never mentioned by any of the New Testament writers as a compulsory behavior of the church, but generous giving is emphatically expected.
Without prescribing an amount or even a specific percentage, how then should we give? Biblically, we know that our giving should be proportional. As God blesses us, we should first set aside a proportional part to serve God’s purposes (2 Corinthians 8:3). We are to avoid offering God our lackadaisical leftovers. For many believers, a tenth (or tithe) of their gross income proves to be a viable benchmark. Of course, some cannot consistently afford to tithe in this way, but in the case of a financially blessed believer, a tenth could be considered far too little.
Finally, we must exhibit a proper attitude in giving. Acknowledging that God is the true owner of everything (Psalm 24:1), Christians are to spurn stinginess, even as they display a compassionate heart. A cheerful, sacrificial, and worshipful spirit of giving should permeate the Christian church (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). Financial generosity is not a legalistic obligation but an expression of our worship and love.


http://www.moodymedia.org/articles/tithing/

[Rudy]

There is a house church in Buford Georgia outside of Atlanta that does not require a tithe of money. Last I heard runs about 30 people, may be more by now. They do have speakers come through.

It is Apostolic.