Experiencing God
Sermon; Given 6/9/2012
True knowledge of God comes only from experience. The apostle Peter has admonished us to grow in knowledge, both biblical knowledge and secular knowledge.
Sermon; Given 6/9/2012
True knowledge of God comes only from experience. The apostle Peter has admonished us to grow in knowledge, both biblical knowledge and secular knowledge.
Vain Repetitions
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2012
Memorizing the Lord's Prayer is a wonderful thing to do. But we must go further and teach our children that the prayer is not one to be mindlessly repeated.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/1/2012
Memorizing the Lord's Prayer is a wonderful thing to do. But we must go further and teach our children that the prayer is not one to be mindlessly repeated.
The Spirit and the Way
Sermon; Given 5/27/2012
We are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Sermon; Given 5/27/2012
We are being judged by our works, based upon what we know and what we are doing with this knowledge. The more we know, the more God expects from us.
Meet the Minor Prophets (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
The twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/16/2012
The twelve small books are often overlooked, but the Minor Prophets contain vital messages for today's Christians facing the time of the end.
Take Heed to Yourselves
Sermon; Given 5/12/2012
Jesus Christ tells us to take heed about our vulnerability to evil influences. We have a short window of time to repent and get our lives turned around.
Sermon; Given 5/12/2012
Jesus Christ tells us to take heed about our vulnerability to evil influences. We have a short window of time to repent and get our lives turned around.
Christ as Redeemer
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2012
The idea of redemption is that of 'buying back,' of paying the cost--often a steep one--to restore someone or something to a former condition or ownership.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2012
The idea of redemption is that of 'buying back,' of paying the cost--often a steep one--to restore someone or something to a former condition or ownership.
Christ as Righteous Judge
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/4/2012
Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ. Boaz' actions toward Ruth give us insight into the character of our Savior, particularly in His office of Judge.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/4/2012
Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ. Boaz' actions toward Ruth give us insight into the character of our Savior, particularly in His office of Judge.
Matthew 24:34: 'This Generation'
Sermon; Given 4/28/2012
Preterists hang their entire philosophy on the interpretation (or misinterpretation) of 'this generation' in Matthew 24:34. Here is what it means.
Sermon; Given 4/28/2012
Preterists hang their entire philosophy on the interpretation (or misinterpretation) of 'this generation' in Matthew 24:34. Here is what it means.
Christ as Provider
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2012
In Boaz' instructions to Ruth, we see the concern of Christ for His people. These instructions will keep us nourished, satisfied, and safe from harm.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2012
In Boaz' instructions to Ruth, we see the concern of Christ for His people. These instructions will keep us nourished, satisfied, and safe from harm.
The Work of the Firstfruits
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/20/2012
Pentecost emphasizes the Christian's work, both in the field, his external labors, and his house, his internal labors. Being converted takes a great deal of work.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/20/2012
Pentecost emphasizes the Christian's work, both in the field, his external labors, and his house, his internal labors. Being converted takes a great deal of work.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 4/13/2012
The keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.
Sermon; Given 4/13/2012
The keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Five): Psalm 119 (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 4/7/2012
Even though keeping the law does not justify us, it does point out to us what sin is. The law is a guide keeping us within moral and ethical boundaries.
Sermon; Given 4/7/2012
Even though keeping the law does not justify us, it does point out to us what sin is. The law is a guide keeping us within moral and ethical boundaries.
Christ, the Way
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/6/2012
We must imitate Christ if we desire to enter God's Kingdom. He is the way by which eternal salvation is secured; we will fail if we try to achieve it any other way.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/6/2012
We must imitate Christ if we desire to enter God's Kingdom. He is the way by which eternal salvation is secured; we will fail if we try to achieve it any other way.
We Are the Enemy
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/30/2012
Ridicule of Christians and the biblical teachings they believe is on the rise. Christianity is under attack, putting those who believe the Bible in the crosshairs.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/30/2012
Ridicule of Christians and the biblical teachings they believe is on the rise. Christianity is under attack, putting those who believe the Bible in the crosshairs.
Rehearsing God's Plan
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/23/2012
God's holy days are a carefully crafted series of memorials that tell the story of God's magnificent plan of salvation, told in a set of parable-like vignettes.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/23/2012
God's holy days are a carefully crafted series of memorials that tell the story of God's magnificent plan of salvation, told in a set of parable-like vignettes.
Christians and Evolution
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/21/2012
Though seemingly large and increasing numbers of clergy and churches accept evolution, they are in reality a rather small percentage of professing Christians.
'WorldWatch' Article; Posted 3/21/2012
Though seemingly large and increasing numbers of clergy and churches accept evolution, they are in reality a rather small percentage of professing Christians.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Sermon; Given 3/17/2012
In order to get the full benefit of the Bible, it is necessary to develop a poetic savvy. The entirety of the Psalms is in verse.
Sermon; Given 3/17/2012
In order to get the full benefit of the Bible, it is necessary to develop a poetic savvy. The entirety of the Psalms is in verse.
Christianity's 'War on Women'?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/16/2012
The Bible consistently teaches that it is the man's responsibility to set the moral tone in his marriage and family, which Adam failed to do.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/16/2012
The Bible consistently teaches that it is the man's responsibility to set the moral tone in his marriage and family, which Adam failed to do.
The Specter of Transhumanism
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/9/2012
The idea of evolving or transforming beyond humanity is on the minds of many. Unfortunately, transhumanism has reached beyond the imagination to reality.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/9/2012
The idea of evolving or transforming beyond humanity is on the minds of many. Unfortunately, transhumanism has reached beyond the imagination to reality.
'Potential Persons' and 'After-birth Abortion'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/2/2012
This brave new world of abortion and infanticide is the modern equivalent of ancient pagan practices like the abhorrent idolatry of the Canaanites.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/2/2012
This brave new world of abortion and infanticide is the modern equivalent of ancient pagan practices like the abhorrent idolatry of the Canaanites.