Is Patriarchy part of the fall? Should Christians tithe? And are Oneness Pentecostals saved if they don't believe in the Trinity?

About this episode

Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss the implications of Genesis on patriarchy, the relevance of tithing for Christians today, and the status of Oneness Pentecostals in relation to the Trinity.

What does Genesis really mean when it says a woman’s “desire will be for your husband and he shall rule over you"? Should Christians still tithe today? And are Oneness Pentecostals outside historic Christianity?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three major theological questions shaping modern Christianity.Together they explore Genesis 3:16 and whether the fall introduced distorted power dynamics into marriage. Next, the conversation turns to tithing: was the Old Testament tithe a permanent command for Christians, or part of Israel’s covenant life? Tom discusses the role of generosity in the New Testament and why Christian giving should flow from gratitude rather than obligation.Finally, Mike and Tom discuss Oneness Pentecostalism and the doctrine of the Trinity.Support & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉 Refer a friend to become a subscriber → They can get 10% off by clicking hereFollow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Wright

Guest: Mike Bird

Topics covered

• patriarchy
• tithing
• Oneness Pentecostalism
• theology
• Christianity
• Genesis
• power dynamics

Keywords

• patriarchy
• tithing
• Oneness Pentecostals
• Trinity
• Genesis
• Christian giving
• theological questions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Premier Unbelievable

Books & works: Genesis

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