Those Who MournSermon; Given 4/22/2022
Worldly sorrow leads to death while godly sorrow leads to repentance and life. After godly repentance, sorrow is swallowed up in profound joy.
The Poor in SpiritSermon; Given 4/16/2022
Nothing that we could ever do could impress God, except for our contrition, acknowledgment of our infirmity, and remorse for our sins which displease God.
Jesus Was a Carpenter
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2022
Nazareth's citizens could not reconcile their long-time knowledge of Christ with His ministry. Stuck on the stereotype, they failed to see how He could be more.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/8/2022
Nazareth's citizens could not reconcile their long-time knowledge of Christ with His ministry. Stuck on the stereotype, they failed to see how He could be more.
Will the Millennium Be a Better America?
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
The Millennium will not be a 'new and improved America' or any other worldly nation. It will be based on God's way of life, not defective human systems.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
The Millennium will not be a 'new and improved America' or any other worldly nation. It will be based on God's way of life, not defective human systems.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
Job had not achieved spiritual maturity, but had assumed the arrogant stance of attempting to debate the Creator on his own level.
Sermon; Given 3/26/2022
Job had not achieved spiritual maturity, but had assumed the arrogant stance of attempting to debate the Creator on his own level.
Pre-Passover Traditions
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/18/2022
Before observing the Passover, Christians are urged to evaluate themselves. Many have developed traditions to help them go about it.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/18/2022
Before observing the Passover, Christians are urged to evaluate themselves. Many have developed traditions to help them go about it.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): PerspectiveSermon; Given 3/5/2022
Job's three 'friends,' exemplars of all men, made critical assumptions and judgments about Job on the basis of biased religious and cultural tradition.
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job's Character
Sermon; Given 2/19/2022
The lessons of the book of Job, which carry distinct New Covenant insights, applies to all. Job was complete, yet had spiritually stalled.
Sermon; Given 2/19/2022
The lessons of the book of Job, which carry distinct New Covenant insights, applies to all. Job was complete, yet had spiritually stalled.
The Model Prayer (Part Three): Hallowed Be Your NameBible Study (Article); Posted 2/2/2022
Hallowing God's name, part of Jesus' Model Prayer, occurs when Christians obey God's instructions and seek to transform into His character image.
Transgenderism: Erasing the Created Order'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 1/26/2022
Since about 1950, progressive intellectuals have sought to erase the 'male-female' distinction by arguing that humans come in dozens of different genders.
The Two Great Commandments: First PrinciplesSermon; Given 1/22/2022
God made male and female in His image and has determined that the binary metamorphize into unitary in order to accomplish higher Spiritual purposes.
Concupiscence
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/7/2022
English-speakers do not use 'concupiscence' much these days, and when they do, it has a sexual connotation. Its scriptural meaning is far broader.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/7/2022
English-speakers do not use 'concupiscence' much these days, and when they do, it has a sexual connotation. Its scriptural meaning is far broader.
The Rare Virtue of Self-Mastery
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/31/2021
The virtue of self-control or self-mastery is rare in the world and is the key problem in drunkenness and alcoholism. The world glorifies letting go.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/31/2021
The virtue of self-control or self-mastery is rare in the world and is the key problem in drunkenness and alcoholism. The world glorifies letting go.
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good WorksSermon; Given 12/25/2021
Even though we are not justified by good works, good works are the honing process with which God perfects us in the life-long process of sanctification.
The Model Prayer (Part Two): Our Father in HeavenBible Study (Article); Posted 12/15/2021
Jesus begins His instructions to His disciples about how to pray with, 'Our Father in heaven.' There is more to this simple salutation than meets the eye.
Titus (Part Six)
Sermon; Given 12/4/2021
We have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.
Sermon; Given 12/4/2021
We have the commission to be witnesses to a corrupt society. It is in the closeness of the crowd that we have the greatest potential to grow spiritually.
Yet Another Call for a European Army
Commentary; Given 11/20/2021
If our speculations about a military might emerging from the European Union (assuming the Beast rises out of Europe) are correct, it won't be anytime soon.
Commentary; Given 11/20/2021
If our speculations about a military might emerging from the European Union (assuming the Beast rises out of Europe) are correct, it won't be anytime soon.
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Sermon; Given 10/30/2021
Paul, realizing that the tiny flock was no match for the Roman Empire, did not crusade to abolish slavery, but instead taught the church how to deal with it.
Sermon; Given 10/30/2021
Paul, realizing that the tiny flock was no match for the Roman Empire, did not crusade to abolish slavery, but instead taught the church how to deal with it.