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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by angelique48033

angelique48033 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:59 +0000

I can tell you PERSONALLY from experience that A LOT of people who are SHUT-INS would not even be saved or have a chance to be saved if not for the many t.v. and radio ministries that God has called to preach the gospel to the lost….. The different ministries are ALL that many have and many bring a lot of comfort to those who are upset and alone in the middle of the night and have NO PLACE ELSE or NOBODY else to turn to in their lives………

They are also doing a lot more than many "mainline" churches that don’t even preach the uncompromized gospel of salvation through Jesus alone….and many of these "mainline" churches are betraying the Word of God and the sacrifice of Jesus by embracing all of this stupid CHRISLAM — p.c. nonsense….. Better to stay home and find a GOOD ministry that is faithful to the Word of God and the Blood of the Lamb/the message of the cross than to join one’s self to a church that wants to merge the Word of God with Islam in the name of political correctness or whatever….

These ministries ARE taking the gospel and humanitarian help to the ends of the earth, such as 700 CLUB, and giving people, especially shut-ins, the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing in the world. It is not only a blessing to the ministry, but a blessing to those who are able to give, even if it is a little bit every month….
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Got saved through 700 CLUB in 1984….and I will ALWAYS be so grateful to God for making it available to me…….I would not KNOW the message of salvation or be saved without having that late night telecast on one night…………

Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Rick

Rick — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:59 +0000

Tithing is not scriptural.
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Hogie

Hogie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:08:59 +0000

No one is under obligation to support either. .
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by BibleChooser

BibleChooser — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:27:59 +0000

1) Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min?

Yes. For example: Paul collected donations from churches in various locations (each with their own elders and pastor) and returned them to Jerusalem for the use of the leaders of the early Christian church.

2) Isn’t all your tithe and support supposed to go to your pastor and ministry ?

*IF* one believes in tithing, even tithing (a la Old Testament) is some times given to the local priests and other times given to the main temple in Jerusalem. SO: according to the Bible, even tithing does not all have to go to the local ministry. Other donations – according to examples in both Old and New Testaments – can go to whatever location the donating person desires.

- Jim, http://www.bible-reviews.com/
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by SuperDave

SuperDave — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:08:59 +0000

Tithe is an individual conviction to God, it is not between you and a Pastor or Church, it is between you and God.

A person should tithe where they are being fed. this *should be at your church and can be elsewhere or both.

Remember that tithe and giving are two different things as well.
"God loves a *cheerful *Giver".

If one tithes or gives feeling obligated/without proper desire, they are wasting their money, God does not want it.
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Eagle Eye

Eagle Eye — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:57:59 +0000

I don’t see where it can be supported scripturally, because you’re right. All your tithe and support should go to your church. I understand media ministry for those who can’t attend a church, like shut-ins or the elderly that may not be mobile, but on the other hand there are those that are able to go to church but don’t because they say they can be "churched" on tv and that I don’t agree with. The purpose of church, is to worship together with other believers and encourage one another and hold each other accountable and then there’s the "Great Commission"
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Jim the evolution cruncher

Jim the evolution cruncher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:59 +0000

I believe the Bible teaches us to "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse" Malachi 3:10. And in the New Testament, our storehouse is the local church. Your local church is what feeds you. I believe supporting a ministry is fine as long as it is Biblical, it is under the authority of a local church and you don't take from your tithes to your local church.
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Me

Me — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:59 +0000

Who told you to tithe? Jesus or Paul?

If you tithe and participate in the anti-christian economic model, then you will naturally be faced with competition. (As you do to others, so it is done to you.)

choose money or choose god. Where you love is, there is your god.
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by Blahnii

Blahnii — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:25:59 +0000

It is not scriptural for a preacher to ask for money from strangers . . but the one who give it to hhim are the same bean-brains who give their bank account details to those Nigerian public servants who send emails telling us they have millions $$ and need my bank ccount to hide it in.

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J
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Comment on Is it scriptural for tv and radio ministries to solicit support from people who are already under a pastor/min? by i ♣ seals

i ♣ seals — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:35:59 +0000

I don’t think donating to any church is scriptural.

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