In Tithes, Offerings, and First Fruits, the author looks at the practice of giving in the kingdom of God and at the many forms that are mentioned in the Bible.
This exploration will add to a Christian understanding of righteous stewardship and clarify much of the confusion and debate within the contemporary church.
A major contribution of the book is Mensa Otabil’s thoroughly researched and deeply scriptural explanation of tithing, and whether its application in the Old Testament remains relevant and important for the New Testament believers.
The book addresses some of the most instructive instances of giving, from Genesis through the New Testament, gleaning lessons about why various figures in the Bible gave, how they presented their offering, and how God responded to their gesture.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: First Principles
Chapter 2: The Respected Offering
Chapter 3: Noah’s Offering
Chapter 4: Abraham’s Tithes and Sacrifices
Chapter 5: The Law
Chapter 6: The Priesthood
Chapter 7: Festivals and Offerings
Chapter 8: The New Testament
Chapter 9: Jesus on Tithes and Offerings
Chapter 10: The New Testament Church
Chapter 11: Priesthood of Melchizedek Re-established
Chapter 12: Christian Stewardship
Conclusion
About the Author:
Mensa Otabil is a respected Christian statesman, author, educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker. With an overriding passion to see the timeless principles of the Bible applied to the renewal and transformation of Africa in 1984. He founded the muti-faceted network of ministries of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) where he serves as general overseer. He is also senior pastor of Christ Temple. He and his wife, Joy, resides in Accra, Ghana.
