Going Beyond Definitions
Commentary; Given 9/15/2018
It is improper to build a doctrine on one scripture, let alone the definition of a word. We need at least two reliable witnesses to establish any teaching.
Commentary; Given 9/15/2018
It is improper to build a doctrine on one scripture, let alone the definition of a word. We need at least two reliable witnesses to establish any teaching.
What Happens to Those Who Don't Obey the Gospel?
Sermonette; Given 9/10/2018
Mankind has a problem with finality, especially the prospect of eternal death. Those who reject the Gospel are choosing the second death in the Lake of Fire.
Sermonette; Given 9/10/2018
Mankind has a problem with finality, especially the prospect of eternal death. Those who reject the Gospel are choosing the second death in the Lake of Fire.
The Three Witnesses of Christ (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/31/2018
The presence of the Holy Spirit in a person testifies of God, not necessarily by any spoken word, but by the evidence of a changed life.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/31/2018
The presence of the Holy Spirit in a person testifies of God, not necessarily by any spoken word, but by the evidence of a changed life.
The Three Witnesses of Christ (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/24/2018
Controversy aside, what is the true meaning of I John 5:7-8? Ironically, these verses reveal something quite opposed to 'one God existing in three Persons.'
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/24/2018
Controversy aside, what is the true meaning of I John 5:7-8? Ironically, these verses reveal something quite opposed to 'one God existing in three Persons.'
Spiritual Blindness: Choosing a Curse
Sermonette; Given 8/4/2018
God proclaims a cause-effect relationship between sin and madness, blindness, and confusion of heart. Sin causes blindness, and blindness begets more sin.
Sermonette; Given 8/4/2018
God proclaims a cause-effect relationship between sin and madness, blindness, and confusion of heart. Sin causes blindness, and blindness begets more sin.
'Behold, He is Coming with Clouds''Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/12/2018
The passages that describe Christ's return in power and glory contain the same detail: that He will come in, on, or with clouds. Here is the significance.
Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part Two)
Sermonette; Given 7/7/2018
As Moses had to veil his luminous face, so, metaphorically, the God of this age mercifully blinds carnal individual for now because light hurts their eyes.
Sermonette; Given 7/7/2018
As Moses had to veil his luminous face, so, metaphorically, the God of this age mercifully blinds carnal individual for now because light hurts their eyes.
The Fifth Teacher (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2018
The fifth teacher in Corinth was not a person but the 'wisdom' of the time, whispered by countless voices, overriding the truth that God had revealed to them.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/29/2018
The fifth teacher in Corinth was not a person but the 'wisdom' of the time, whispered by countless voices, overriding the truth that God had revealed to them.
The Fifth Teacher (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2018
Corinth was a hotbed of carnality, yet the four identified teachers were not the source of the problem. Instead, a fifth teacher was influencing them.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/22/2018
Corinth was a hotbed of carnality, yet the four identified teachers were not the source of the problem. Instead, a fifth teacher was influencing them.
The Fifth Teacher (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/15/2018
Belief always produces conduct, and thus, ungodly behavior signals the presence or influence of a false teacher. Who was the false teacher in Corinth?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/15/2018
Belief always produces conduct, and thus, ungodly behavior signals the presence or influence of a false teacher. Who was the false teacher in Corinth?
Who Is the 'God of This World'? (Part One)
Sermonette; Given 6/9/2018
Translators use a lowercase "g" in "god of this age [or, world]" in II Corinthians 4:4, yet it is the true God who blinds; He alone opens and closes eyes.
Sermonette; Given 6/9/2018
Translators use a lowercase "g" in "god of this age [or, world]" in II Corinthians 4:4, yet it is the true God who blinds; He alone opens and closes eyes.
Did God Change the Sign From the Sabbath to the Holy Spirit?
Sermonette; Given 5/19/2018
A common idea is that the Sabbath is the sign of the Old Covenant, but the Holy Spirit is the sign of the New. Yet the seventh day has been holy since creation.
Sermonette; Given 5/19/2018
A common idea is that the Sabbath is the sign of the Old Covenant, but the Holy Spirit is the sign of the New. Yet the seventh day has been holy since creation.
Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Five)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/14/2018
While the church of God has long taught that the azazel goat of Leviticus 16 represents Satan, this traditional view has no biblical support.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 5/14/2018
While the church of God has long taught that the azazel goat of Leviticus 16 represents Satan, this traditional view has no biblical support.
Worthy to Take the Scroll'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/14/2018
Though often skipped, Revelation 5 narrates an event of tremendous magnitude: the opening of the divine scroll. What is the scroll, and why did John weep?
The Endurance of the Firstfruits (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2018
When things go wrong, an improperly rooted person becomes hard and cynical. This disillusionment happens if our hope or trust are in the wrong place.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/11/2018
When things go wrong, an improperly rooted person becomes hard and cynical. This disillusionment happens if our hope or trust are in the wrong place.
The Endurance of the Firstfruits (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/4/2018
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed exemplifies a number things that can happen to prevent us from having a place in God's spiritual harvest.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/4/2018
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed exemplifies a number things that can happen to prevent us from having a place in God's spiritual harvest.
The Endurance of the Firstfruits (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2018
The seven Sabbaths in the count to Pentecost represent the process of the firstfruits becoming spiritually complete, that is, perfect and blameless.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/27/2018
The seven Sabbaths in the count to Pentecost represent the process of the firstfruits becoming spiritually complete, that is, perfect and blameless.
Dominion and Leaven (Part Two)
Sermonette; Given 4/7/2018
Contrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.
Sermonette; Given 4/7/2018
Contrary to Dominion Theology, the Parables of the Mustard Seed and Leaven are not about the church but describe the history and condition of Israel.
Dominion and Leaven (Part One)
Sermonette; Given 3/31/2018
Dominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.
Sermonette; Given 3/31/2018
Dominion theology holds that the church's responsibility is to spread God's Kingdom around the world, but it misunderstands the Parable of Leaven.
Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Four)
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/31/2018
The Day of Atonement is not fulfilled with the binding of Satan. Rather, there are numerous prophecies of God atoning for the sins of physical Israel.
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 1/31/2018
The Day of Atonement is not fulfilled with the binding of Satan. Rather, there are numerous prophecies of God atoning for the sins of physical Israel.