INSIDE OLD CATHOLIC

  By †Gabriel Obiano, D.D. Have you heard someone say, "If you don't pay your tithe, you will go to hell"? Excuse me, how can not paying a tithe send someone to hell? Is that even logical, let alone biblical? Our salvation is not tied to tithe-paying. Think about this: If someone who isn't born again stumbles into your church, and the message they hear that day isn't the message of the Cross, but rather a loud proclamation from the pulpit that they are doomed to hell for not tithing... so this person rushes out, drops their tithe, but still doesn't know the message of the Cross—has they truly moved from hell to eternal rest? Really? Brethren, the teaching on tithing has divided us. When a teacher of God's word tries to correct this narrative, that teacher suddenly becomes an enemy. This is the handiwork of the enemy himself. Tithing must not be overemphasized above the message of the Cross. The Apostle Paul said, "For I decided to know nothing among y...

By †Gabriel Obiano, D.D. The "Filioque" Clause: A Western Addition and Eastern Dispute The Nicene Creed stands as one of Christianity's most foundational declarations of faith, a concise yet profound statement summarizing core beliefs held by billions across denominations. Recited in liturgies and studied in theological schools, it serves as a powerful testament to the early Church's struggle to articulate the mystery of God. However, within its ancient lines lies a subtle yet significant difference that contributed to the schism between the Christian East and West: the addition of a single word in Latin – the "Filioque." To truly understand the Nicene Creed is to journey back to the very roots of Christian doctrine, and to appreciate the rich, complex tapestry of its development. I must admit that the Council of Niecae did a great job. This is the Genesis of it all. The Genesis of the Creed: Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople The original form of the Nic...