TITHE STILL APPLIES - Mike Peralta (e ink epub reader txt) 📗

Notice the following:

1. Melchizedek was both a king [of peace=Salem] and priest – just like Jesus.

2. Melchizedek brought forth both bread and wine – again just like Jesus does for us in Holy Communion.

3. Melchizedek blessed Abraham – just like Jesus blesses us – the spiritual children of Abraham.

4. Abraham gave Melchizedek tithes of all. Just like we now do for Jesus as will be later shown in Hebrews 7:8.

All the above reveals what it means for Jesus to be a High Priest of the most high God in the order of Melchizedek. Wow! Melchizedek is a prophetic symbol of Christ. This passage is the first mention of Melchizedek.

The second mention of Melchizedek is in Psalm 110:1-4. Let us read.

Psalm 110. “1 {A Psalm of David} The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Notice the following:

1. The Father says unto Jesus, His Son, to sit at His right hand. As we know this is Jesus current position with the Father.

2. In verse 3, we see that God’s people will be willing to do God’s will. Meaning, as God’s people, we should all operate and obey the Lord with a fully willing heart.

3. God has sworn and will not take it back, Jesus is a priest (who fulfills both blessing God and God’s people). Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek. Which means Jesus does and is fulfilling the same role that Melchizedek did when he blessed Abraham. This includes the bringing forth of bread and wine, and (for true spiritual children of Abraham) Jesus is the One we tithe to. Glory to God!

The parallel between Melchizedek and Jesus is further emphasized in the next scripture passage (a new testament passage) we cover in Hebrews 7:1-10. Let us read.

Hebrews 7:1-10. “1 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. 3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he remains a priest perpetually.

4 Now observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the choicest spoils. 5 And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priest’s office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. 6 But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. 7 But without any dispute the lesser is blessed by the greater.

8 In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed [500 witnesses,1 Cor 15:3-8] that He [Jesus] lives on. 9 And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes, 10 for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.”

Notice the following:

1. As first revealed in Gen 14:18 Melchizedek was both a king [of peace=Salem] and priest – just like Jesus.

2. The Holy Spirit (through Paul) lists the parallels of Melchizedek to Jesus Christ. Obviously God is emphasizing Melchizedek as a symbol or type of Christ. Also carefully noting, in this scripture passage, that Abraham apportioned a tithe of all his gains. The very obvious example here is that, just like Abraham tithed to Mechizedek (a king and priest), we (spiritual children of Abraham) should also apportion a tithe (tenth) of all our gains to Jesus – our King and High Priest. This example is glaringly obvious.

3. In verse 8 it reads. “In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case One receives them, of whom it is witnessed that He [Jesus] lives on.” As I mentioned before there were 500 witnesses of Jesus’ resurrection – “that he lives on”. (1 Cor 15:3-8) Since Jesus is the only one permanently resurrected so far, this verse can only be referring to Jesus. Also note that because Jesus is permanently resurrected, as Heb 7:3 says “He remains a priest perpetually.” In the sense that no genealogy is mentioned anywhere about Melchizedek, or about his death, it is also referring to Melchizedek – but only as a type of symbol of Christ. Melchizedek, of course being human, did die and there are no witnesses of his permanent resurrection. So Heb 7:8 can only apply to Jesus and no one else in history. No one else in history lives on except Jesus, our High Priest and King – the King of kings.

4. Based on Hebrews 7:8, Jesus now receives our tithes and this is in the New Testament. Those who say “the tithe no longer applies” are speaking falsely and directly opposing part of the New Testament gospel of Jesus Christ.

5. As spiritual faith children of Abraham we are expected to tithe to our High Priest and King – Jesus! Also, just as Psalm 110 shows, we should obey and tithe with a willing heart as an act of worship and to honor our King, Jesus. Just like Abraham tithed to Melchizedek, a king – and priest of the Most High God. What a beautiful, and perfect example that Abraham set for us.

LIFE CHANGING BOOKS

The following are Life Changing Books That Will Forever Change Your Eternity. I greatly urge you to read them.

The Bible both Old and New Testament. The best book as God never lies and He is never mistaken.

Hell Testimonies by Mike Peralta. This is a compilation of several Hell Testimonies from several people around the world. In my opinion this is the best book, after the Bible, (not because I’m the author) but because it mentions many types of sins that will send you to Hell. Some of the sins mentioned will probably hit home to you as you read this book. This book has helped me truly repent of sin more than any other book.

While Out Of My Body I Saw God, Hell, and the Living Dead by Dr. Roger Mills. This is a superb book about Hell. Jesus explains some things about Hell and sin that I have never read anywhere else. However, as far as I can see, it is all consistent with what the bible says.

A Divine Revelation of Hell by Mary Kathryn Baxter. This book shows in graphic detail what torment people in Hell are suffering. This book has been read by many and has helped many repent from their sins and obey God in their lives.

Heaven Is So Real by Choo Thomas. This book discusses both Heaven and Hell and reveals a great deal about the love and personality that Jesus has to His children as evidenced by how Jesus interacts with Choo Thomas. With a tenderness and friendly and loving and compassionate heart, you will learn the character and demeanor of Jesus through this book.

Backsliding to Hell by Mike Peralta. This book is written to help the backslider or those who are sinning after receiving Jesus in the past. It clearly explains through the Bible that the backslider will definitely go to Hell unless he or she repents of their sinning and turns back to Jesus. At first, to avoid promoting myself, I was not going to include this in my list of life changing books (truth2.weebly.com) but the Holy Spirit insisted that I include this book, so it must be even more important than I, myself, realize.

Rapture and Tribulation books by Susan Davis: Bride of Christ Prepare Now, Left Behind After The Rapture, Rapture or Tribulation, Marriage Supper of the Lamb, I Am Coming (Volumes 1 to 6) by Susan Davis and Sabrina De Muynck. These rapture books are prophetic messages from Jesus to help prepare the Bride of Christ (Christ’s true church) on how to prepare for the very soon rapture. It clearly shows that those who are not ready and are not looking to Jesus’ soon coming will be left behind to face the anti-christ and certain death at the hands of the most ruthless evil dictator that will take power and world domination after the rapture. Also near the time of the rapture there will many deaths and those who are not ready will end up in Hell.

Final Call, Exodus, My Son David, True Maturity by Deborah Melissa Moller (Four Book Series). This four part series (combined in one book) has helped me more than any other book to get close to Jesus and obey God’s will. It is like Jesus is personally teaching me how to follow Him, obey Him, love Him, and to do the Father’s will. This is an extremely valuable book. It is truly a “Pearl of Great Price.” It is provided by Jesus to prepare His Bride for the very soon rapture.

Links to rapture books are also at: truth2.weebly.com

I urge you to read all these books – especially the Bible – over and over again.

There is extremely little time left to get right with God. Jesus is returning much sooner than you think and there is soon to be terrible judgments on earth.

Surrender your life completely to Jesus now.

It is extremely and eternally dangerous to delay your full and absolute commitment to Christ. It doesn’t matter what anyone else tells you – they cannot help you when you end up in Hell. Trust only God. Of course, love and pray for everyone – but trust only God.

Seek Him with all your being now before it’s too late.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mike Peralta was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1979. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He has worked in the Electronic and Semiconductor Industry since 1982. He is currently working as a Semiconductor Modeling Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona.

His email is at: peralta_mike@hotmail.com

His website is at: hell3.weebly.com & truth2.weebly.com

This website has many testimonies of Hell and of the very soon rapture of the true saints.

Publication Date: 01-19-2016

All Rights Reserved

Dedication:
I dedicate this book to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Thank You Heavenly Father For Creating Us and Saving Us Through Your Son Jesus Christ, and for Giving Us Your Holy Spirit, To Live In Us,