The Smythe Update
Podcasts
Since I wrapped up the podcasts on The Blood and the Resurrection, I’ll go ahead and do a short series on Tithing in Light of the Pauline Revelation. The last few posts have generated quite a lot of hubbub and I shouldn’t leave the subject to just a reference to Narramore’s book. In the podcasts I’ll outline New Testament giving and also examine the unworkability of modern Word of Faith teachings on the tithe.
Upcoming Essays
Though I could probably spend another six months on the subject of Jesus becoming sin, I’ll move on to the ascension verses. This should as fun as the first half since it involves Jesus “becoming” righteous. In this series you will see the troubles that modern preachers have with some of the “Jesus reborn” texts.
Upcoming E-Book
Sometime ago we created an e-book out of some of the essays. Recently I read where the iPhone makes for a great e-book reader and Amazon has come out with its Kindle. Over the next month or two, I plan to put together a number of essays in e-book form for download. I plan to offer it like a Radiohead CD - no set price and pay what you think it’s worth. Frankly, that seems more Gospel than anything else. Those who can’t afford to buy it can go ahead and download and those who can may also cover for those who can’t. This also remains consistent with Paul in that the Gospel should remain free of charge.