Why The Tithe?Dr. Edward L. Haygood, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is the founder and pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship, serving the southern area of Los Angeles, California. The Agape ministry was formed in 1980. Dr. Haygood is gifted in expository teaching focusing on basic Bible truths and explaining the rich meanings of the Bible's original Greek and Hebrew words. In addition to teaching the word of God to his congregations, he ministers as a guest speaker at churches and various ministries throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including effective outreaches to foreign students and prison ministries. Dr. Haygood received his Ph.D. in Bible Exposition in 1978 from the California Graduate School of Theology. His Masters Degree in Health and Safety Education was awarded in 1971 by California State University at Los Angeles, and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education was completed in 1960 at San Jose State University. Author of two other books, Why the Tithe? and What Makes Christmas special? Dr. Haygood's favorite bible verse is Hebrews 11:6--"But without faith it is impossible to please him." |
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... Salem (peace). From these titles, Melchisedec is a representative figure of an earthly king and a heavenly priest—He was made like unto the Son of God. (Hebrews 7: 2,3.) The writer of Hebrews does not say that the Son of God was made ...
... Salem (peace). From these titles, Melchisedec is a representative figure of an earthly king and a heavenly priest—He was made like unto the Son of God. (Hebrews 7: 2,3.) The writer of Hebrews does not say that the Son of God was made ...
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... Salem (or Jerusalem which we now know from discoveries in Egyptian records existed even in those very early ages) and Priest of the most high God, met Abraham, returning home after winning a great battle against four kings who had ...
... Salem (or Jerusalem which we now know from discoveries in Egyptian records existed even in those very early ages) and Priest of the most high God, met Abraham, returning home after winning a great battle against four kings who had ...
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... Salem, which means peace. One could say in reference to Melchisedec and Jesus, “My King is righteous.” This truth is specific. There can be no true peace with God until there is righteousness. Many today have tried to discover peace in ...
... Salem, which means peace. One could say in reference to Melchisedec and Jesus, “My King is righteous.” This truth is specific. There can be no true peace with God until there is righteousness. Many today have tried to discover peace in ...
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Abraham gave Abraham recognized Abraham to give Achan Adam and Eve afford to tithe Agape Christian Fellowship Amplified Bible blessed principle blessed to give book of Hebrews bridge is built bring our tithes commanded to take Corinthians day High Priest demanding righteousness Eternal Priest eternal principle faith Father fragment in Melchisedec fulfilled in Jesus genealogy Genesis gift give a tithe give back God’s grace greater than Abraham Harrison House Haygood Holy Spirit honor II Corinthians Jesus Christ Jewish Christians King of Righteousness Levites were commanded Levitical priesthood Living Bible Lord Macedonia man’s means Melchisedec blessed Abraham Melchisedec is completely Mosaic Law Mosaic system need not pretend paid tithes peace perfected principle Position Melchisedec present day High priest forever priestly principle of tithing received tithes record Regular Possession reminds Scripture shekels sins take tithes teach tithing Testament tithe is perfected tithe to Melchisedec tithes are received type of Christ Verse