by Van Robison

Jesus Christ never taught that the forgiveness of sins, the gift of the Holy Spirit, salvation through Christ, or eternal life are purchased with money--ever. This is very easy for anyone to verify by reading the teachings of Jesus Christ in the four Gospels. We are expected to multiply our talents and not to bury what God has given us, but Christ never took up tithes and offerings during His earthly ministry. The church world is very wealthy in material goods. Some massive church organizations are worth billions upon billions of dollars in land, temples, church buildings and endless investments. Some churches are not wealthy, but nevertheless money is an endless object. Read more...