Perspectives on Tithing

In a worldly sense, robbery is a heinous, bodacious crime. More so, in the sense of God, robbery is sinful. Herein, there exists double penalty with double punishment concerning everyday life and life eternal. The Lord reveals through Reverend Turpin the impact robbing God has on Him, you, the church, and all humankind. Actually, what we don’t know destroys us. God says it best, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hos. 4:6). Therefore, it is the prayer and purpose of this work for you to be edified in and released from the sin in robbery.

“It has been well said that Stewardship is not a way of financing a church; instead financing a church is an excellent way of implementing stewardship. Reverend Turpin’s book, The Sin In Robbery ~33 Ways We Rob God, gladly recognizes this axiom and lays out a crystal clear biblical case for support of the tithe.”
Reverend Dr. Lee P. Washington, Pastor
Reid Temple AME Church
Glendale, Maryland

“Reverend Ira Turpin has made an invaluable contribution to Christian stewardship in this revolutionary work on tithing. This is a work of art that opens our minds and hearts to giving God all that is due Him.”
Reverend Dr. Harry L. Seawright, Pastor
Union Bethel AME Church
Brandywine, Maryland

“The Sin In Robbery ~33 Ways We Rob God is transcendent in its teachings, nurturing, and insight because Reverend Turpin approaches all issues through the Holy prism of God’s Word.”
Reverend Donald L. Marbury, Pastor
Ebenezer AME Church
New Brunswick, Maryland

Few topics are more crucial or central to the doctrine and daily life of a Christian than the glory of God. Despite its importance, however, few exhaustive books have been written on the subject. Andreas Köstenberger, Tremper Longman, Richard Gaffin, and other evangelical scholars and theologians have now collaborated to fill the void and help the church teach and protect this precious doctrine.

The Glory of God is the second volume in the Theology in Community series, which uses sound biblical doctrine to carefully examine important theological issues. While substantial in theological content, books in this series are widely accessible and coherent. In this volume, Köstenberger, Longman, Gaffin, and others guide readers through the glory of God in the Old and New Testaments and Johannine and Pauline literature. The doctrine is traced in historical theology, applied in pastoral theology, and fully delineated in a concluding systematic theology.

College seniors, pastors, seminarians, and educated laypersons will find this book enormously useful in their personal studies and ministries.