Beyond Tithes & Offerings

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Summary: Falls Short by a MILE
Review: When I found out about this book on the internet, I knew I had to have it. I quickly ordered it and devoured it quickly after receiving it in the mail. I was stunned by the depth and detail with which the author exposes the true purpose and practice of the old testament tithing ritual. The book is exegetically sound and heavily reliant on scripture. The amount of scripture used to support Mr. Webb's arguments (as shown in the index of quoted scripture verses) is impressive.

The discussion of the old testament practices, in itself, was enough to conclusively demonstrate the fallacy of applying the tithe to the new testament church. The later chapters on the relationship between Christians and the old testament law (another area in which I believe tradition has supplanted truth) are succinctly and persuasively written. .... Finally, the book concludes with a fabulous discussion of why and how spirit-led grace giving should occur.

No doubt there are die-hard advocates of the tithe who will dismiss this book as written for people who want an excuse not to give. The beauty of this book is that it does NOT discourage giving. Rather, it ENCOURAGES GIVING THE WAY GOD INTENDED US TO GIVE. I felt such an incredible sense of validation as I read this book. My approach to giving will never be the same. I will NOT give less as a result of Mr. Webb's book. Rather, I will exchange Baptist tradition for biblical truth, and the oldness of the letter for the newness of the spirit. Thank you Mr. Webb!!!

I highly, highly, highly, highly, highly (one for each star) recommend this book for anyone who is struggling with these same issues.

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Summary: Beyond Tithes & Offerings
Review: When I started reading the Bible for myself, I came up with similar opinions as this writer. Not many people were open to what I had to say, so I left them to their tithing or guilt and secrecy for not tithing. I figured it was the price they would have to pay for taking someone's word for what the Bible had to say rather than reading for themselves. Then, I read this book and it was dynamite! The author cared enough for the Christian society to try to help free those who are confused from blindly participating in acts they don't really understand. The book meticulously supported its positions with scriptures and I also enjoyed the intermingled humor.

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Summary: The Naked Truth - Not Meanspirited
Review: You must read this book if you desire to know the truth for yourself. Don't just blindly take what you hear from the pulpit as the scriptural truth within proper context, search it. I have said Yes to the Lord and will help teach this long-hidden truth. It is my hope that The Church will eventually accept the truth, no matter how it may hurt or go against the motives of some of the leaders and members. I am excited about this book and the authors for e-mailing me. Read it! Catalog it! Re-read it, then pass it on.