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The law is fulfilled for a Christian (Mat 5:17, Rom 8:4, 10:4, Gal 5:14) but the
applicability of the Law remains in force for those under it which for some
continues (Rev 20:15, 21:8) until after the second resurrection (Mat 5:18) but
before the Second Creation (Phil 2:10, Rev 22:13). Were tithing itself to be
observed then so would the dietary prescriptions and all the rest of the Law (Mal
2:9, James 2:10). Observance of the Law is achieved by escaping it through
absolute and continual fulfilment by the Christian Life (Rom 10:4).

Christian’s giving should be in accordance with the two great commandments
(Rom 10:4).

Melchizedek's giving in Genesis 14:18 is part of the Law (Deut 29:21, Rev 22:18-
19) just as genocide in certain circumstances was and is in war (Deut 7:2, 20:12,
16, 31:17, 1 Sam 15:3). This included, as regards the cities of inheritance, all
breathing animals including all humans, women and children (Deut 20:12).

Leadership

The five gift ministries, unlike the offices of bishops and elders (1 Tim 3:1, 10),
are solely appointed by God’s assignment (Gal 1:1, Eph 1:1, 4:11, Col 1:1, 1 Tim
1:1).

Christ is the Apostle, as sent by God the Father, and the High Priest of our faith
(Heb 3:1) without sin (Heb 4:15).

Women can be elders (1 Tim 5:2).

Church Buildings

It is not necessary or important for Christians to worship in special buildings,
homes will suffice (Acts 7:47-48, Rom 16:5, Col 4:15), or to teach in them (Acts
20:20). The Church is the body of all believers and of Christ (Col 1:18-20), headed
by Christ (Col 1:18), and the Church of a specific place is simply the totality of
Christians in that area, specific building or home (Rom 16:5, Col 4:15, Rev 2:1),
whether in agreement or not (Acts 14:23, Rev 2:14-15, 20, 24), again headed by
Christ (Col 1:18), and with a supervisory angel (Rev 2:18, 3:1, 7). Having said that
fellowship in assemblies of two or more (Mat 18:20) is powerful (Heb 10:25, 1

John 1:7). In the Law, the building was the house of God (Isaiah 56:7, Jer 32:34,
38:14, Mat 21:13), also referred to as the Sanctuary (Ex 15:17) but for us our
bodies are the temple of Christ (1 Cor 6:19). That is why the unforgivable sin of
loss of salvation defiles the temple (2 Thes 2:4). Under the Law, as a secondary