HOW DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH RAISE HER FUND?
The Bible is not silent on this matter. Since the New Testament Church is a divine Institution from God, God has put in place all that is scripturally necessary for the up keep of the needs of the Church. Hence, Apostle Paul was Inspired in 1 Cor. 16:1- 2, and 2 Cor. 9: 6 – 9, as he declared.
1 Cor. 16:1-2 – 16 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. NKJV
2 Cor. 9:6-9 – 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.“ NKJV
Conclusion
Brethren, after a systematic analysis of this message, you will agree with the Scriptures that, God did not Command the Patriarchal Dispensation to pay or give Tithe, nor did God Command the Christians in the Christian Dispensation to pay or give Tithe. But God specifically commanded the Jews, the Children of Israel to pay or Give Tithe. After the change of the Priesthood, and the Law, at the death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross, the Old Testament laws became obsolete. Col. 2:14- 17. And that brought the Tithe law to an end. 2 John 9.
Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. NKJV