Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Sermon; Given 3/2/2019
The Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Sermon; Given 3/2/2019
The Thyatira epistle carries a central theme for all seven churches, namely the tendency to syncretize or mix worldly ideas with the truth of God.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Sermon; Given 2/9/2019
Cultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
Sermon; Given 2/9/2019
Cultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
Part of the Narrative
Commentary; Given 2/2/2019
Narratology posits the existence of a contract between author and reader to adhere to a predisposed belief system with fixed rules and explanations.
Commentary; Given 2/2/2019
Narratology posits the existence of a contract between author and reader to adhere to a predisposed belief system with fixed rules and explanations.
A Pattern of Persecution
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/1/2019
Just as the child of the flesh persecuted the child of promise, the spiritual children of God can expect persecution from those living according to the flesh.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/1/2019
Just as the child of the flesh persecuted the child of promise, the spiritual children of God can expect persecution from those living according to the flesh.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Sermon; Given 1/19/2019
Christ prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.
Sermon; Given 1/19/2019
Christ prepared the members of Smyrna for martyrdom, promising them eternal glory for enduring a relatively short time, looking at things from a hopeful perspective.
Refuting a False Proverb
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/18/2019
In the book of Ezekiel, God exposes the falsehood behind a common Israelite proverb that earlier generations should be blamed for the present pitiful state.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/18/2019
In the book of Ezekiel, God exposes the falsehood behind a common Israelite proverb that earlier generations should be blamed for the present pitiful state.
Eternal Torment?
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/11/2019
The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/11/2019
The Bible does not teach that hell is a place of eternal torment. Instead, God will eradicate all sin and wickedness, not punish the wicked forever.
An Atheist Minister?
Commentary; Given 1/5/2019
The United Church of Canada accepts the credentials of Greta Vosper, a self-professed atheist and non-believer of the Bible, confirming her position as a minister.
Commentary; Given 1/5/2019
The United Church of Canada accepts the credentials of Greta Vosper, a self-professed atheist and non-believer of the Bible, confirming her position as a minister.
What the Holy Spirit Does
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Holy Spirit always inspires loving, wise, sound-minded actions according to God's will. This helps us discern true guidance from other spirits.
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Holy Spirit always inspires loving, wise, sound-minded actions according to God's will. This helps us discern true guidance from other spirits.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
Sermon; Given 12/29/2018
The Ephesus church effectively battled various heresies, for which Christ commends it. However, the members lost sight of the reason, having left their first love.
This Generation Shall Not Pass
Commentary; Given 12/8/2018
The World War II generation witnessed the horror of nuclear war and therefore begins the time of 'if time were not cut short, no flesh would be saved alive.'
Commentary; Given 12/8/2018
The World War II generation witnessed the horror of nuclear war and therefore begins the time of 'if time were not cut short, no flesh would be saved alive.'
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Sermon; Given 12/1/2018
We must keep the spiritual lessons of the letters, not just figure out prophecies. There are several ways to view them, but the most important is personally.
Sermon; Given 12/1/2018
We must keep the spiritual lessons of the letters, not just figure out prophecies. There are several ways to view them, but the most important is personally.
Is Comparative Religion Forbidden?
Commentary; Given 11/24/2018
The law against learning the way of the pagans was to prevent practicing their ways. Being aware of and being wary of idolatrous practice is not idolatry.
Commentary; Given 11/24/2018
The law against learning the way of the pagans was to prevent practicing their ways. Being aware of and being wary of idolatrous practice is not idolatry.
Metaphors of God's Word
Sermon; Given 11/10/2018
Christ says His words are Spirit and Life; they have a quality above human words because their source is divine. If ingested, these words lead to eternal life.
Sermon; Given 11/10/2018
Christ says His words are Spirit and Life; they have a quality above human words because their source is divine. If ingested, these words lead to eternal life.
Not To Reason Why
Commentary; Given 11/3/2018
Why did God allow this tragedy? Why do the good suffer and the evil prosper? We want answers to these questions, but Jesus points us in another direction.
Commentary; Given 11/3/2018
Why did God allow this tragedy? Why do the good suffer and the evil prosper? We want answers to these questions, but Jesus points us in another direction.
How Can We Trust the Bible?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/2/2018
With the culture's emphasis on authenticity, the Bible is dismissed in favor of personal experience. Many consider their spirituality to be more real than the Bible.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/2/2018
With the culture's emphasis on authenticity, the Bible is dismissed in favor of personal experience. Many consider their spirituality to be more real than the Bible.
The More Things Change
Sermon; Given 10/20/2018
We tend to think of the early Church as a 'golden age' of unity and momentum. But early church members experienced problems similar to what we face today.
Sermon; Given 10/20/2018
We tend to think of the early Church as a 'golden age' of unity and momentum. But early church members experienced problems similar to what we face today.
Presumption of Innocence
Commentary; Given 10/13/2018
Progressives have attempted to remove a cardinal principle of jurisprudence: The legal doctrine that one is innocent until proven guilty.
Commentary; Given 10/13/2018
Progressives have attempted to remove a cardinal principle of jurisprudence: The legal doctrine that one is innocent until proven guilty.
God's Will in the End Time
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2018
God does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/1/2018
God does not like to inflict punishment on people, but because of sin, He is obligated to correct. But as quickly as God punishes, God restores and heals.
Human Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/28/2018
God's children should never emulate the self-willed attitude Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" glorifies. Human nature and godly character are polar opposites.
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 9/28/2018
God's children should never emulate the self-willed attitude Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" glorifies. Human nature and godly character are polar opposites.