Tithing Truths

The Tithing Truths course at The Remnant Bible Academy offers a rigorous academic inquiry into the Biblical, historical, and theological foundations of financial stewardship. This curriculum moves beyond modern institutional traditions to examine the evolution of the tithe from the patriarchal period through the Mosaic Law and into the New Covenant era.

• Course Focus: This study provides a deep-dive analysis of the “theology of giving.” It explores the ontological difference between the mandatory Levitical tithe and the New Testament principle of cheerful, sacrificial grace-giving, while examining the heart’s relationship to material wealth.

• Key Topics: Scholars will engage in a critical review of the Abrahamic and Melchizedekian precedents, investigate the specific functions of the storehouse in the Old Testament, and analyze the transition from legalistic percentage-based requirements to the apostolic model of “proportionate giving.”

• Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to synthesize complex Biblical texts—such as Malachi 3 and 2 Corinthians 9—evaluate the impact of “Prosperity Theology” on modern church practice, and conduct a comparative theological critique between cultural tithing traditions and the Biblical Christian Gospel perspective on lordship and stewardship.

Beyond the exegetical and historical survey, the course challenges students to evaluate the practical implications of Biblical stewardship in a global economy defined by consumerism. By examining the tension between institutional financial needs and the individual believer’s liberty in Christ, learners gain a nuanced understanding of how to support the mission of the Gospel without falling into legalism. This academic journey concludes with a final synthesis that addresses the Christian’s calling to be “faithful in little,” providing a unique platform for high-level theological discourse and practical financial discipleship.