Until Shiloh Comes
Sermon; Given 8/5/2006
The prophecies about Judah show that, at the end time, Judah would have victory after victory 'until Shiloh comes,' referring to the return of Jesus Christ.
The Importance of Parenting
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/28/2006
God is most interested in how a parent affects the spiritual outcome of a child's life and less concerned with how a parent shapes the child's material success.
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
Sermon; Given 7/22/2006
Some stretch the second commandment to condemn the use of all paintings, photographs, and sculptures. Others claim only Hebrew names for God can be used.
What's in It for Us?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/21/2006
If a person has a firm grasp on the principle of self-interest and what a nation considers to be good for it, he can forecast what a nation will do.
Why We Homeschool
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/14/2006
A growing number of conservatives, frustrated with both the iron grip of liberals on the country's educational system, have opted to teach their children at home.
Evaluating Culture
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/7/2006
Under humanistic liberalism, cultural standards exist on a sliding scale, depending on the tastes of the individual. In the end, there are no standards.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon; Given 7/1/2006
Only by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Are We Really Free?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/30/2006
True freedom resides paradoxically in submission to Christ and to His truth; one is never truly free until he comes to this point.
Jesus and 'the Spirits in Prison'
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/30/2006
Peter's statement that Jesus 'preached to the spirits in prison' has baffled many a Bible student. The traditional interpretation is woefully off-base.
Joseph in Egypt
Sermonette; Given 6/17/2006
Joseph evidently rose to power under a Pharaoh of Semitic (Hyksos) stock, closely related to the Hebrews. Joseph's wife was also an Aramean (Semitic).
Slowly But Surely?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/16/2006
We are worn down, ever so gradually, until we accept what we formerly rejected out of hand. Behind all of this is Satan the Devil.
Crisis? What Crisis?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/9/2006
We would recognize something as horrible as the Great Depression, right? We would know if we had entered the Crisis! But would we?
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon; Given 6/4/2006
Simeon's life serves as a precursor to that of God's called-out ones, demonstrating the elements necessary to bring a person to spiritual maturity.
The Frustrations of Good Men
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/2/2006
We live in a time of great abominations, of terrible transgressions of God's perfect standard and way of life. Does this frustrate us? Does this sadden us?
Bible Answers to The Da Vinci Code
Sermon; Given 5/27/2006
Dan Brown says that Mary Magdalene was Christ's wife, allegedly 'the disciple whom Jesus loved.' Scripture never hints at personal intimacy between them.
America's Imminent Perfect Storm
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/19/2006
Is there a leader in the wings who will have the fortitude to face the coming crisis? Perhaps there is, though it appears that he has not shown his face in public.
Society of Skeptics
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/5/2006
Many institutions that have Christian or Jewish roots and links but are actually humanist and scientific in their approaches to their fields of endeavor.
Why Many Do Not Understand
Sermon; Given 4/29/2006
Biblical truth cannot be discerned by human intellect alone, but must be spiritually discerned. God has hidden spiritual truth from the majority for now.
'The Alien Who Is Among You'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/28/2006
Previous generations of immigrants truly desired to assimilate to this culture. Today's illegal immigrants want America to change to suit them.
No Good News Here
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/21/2006
The Gospel of Judas is far from Christian. It contains elements from Christianity but its main themes are entirely Gnostic and pagan. It is frankly profane.