ELDERS’ ARTICLES
The Elders of Vicenza Bible Church are publishing their writings on this blog to bring a contextualization of the gospel to their readers.
Taxation, Thievery, and the Tithe
Have you ever pondered the biblical stance on our tax system? When we consider the Bible and taxes, we might recall Jesus’ words in Matthew 17:24–27 or Matthew 22:15–22. These passages touch on the topic of paying taxes, but they don’t provide a clear directive on what constitutes an excessive amount.
Glibly Giving of Gimmicks
The Great Commission is turned to the Great Consumer. Instead of making Christians, churches make clients. This occurs by bringing unbelievers into Sunday worship, conferences, and other church events to ‘save’ them. The reality is these churches need saving.
The Achieved Victory
When the enemies surround us and bring their attacks against us, we already have the victory in hand. Christ, who conquered death and resurrected, has given us this victory. We don't need chariots of fire. That would be a downgrade. That would be settling for a weaker army. Christ is all we need.