'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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lord, Increase Our Faith
Sermonette; Given 1/27/2018
Faith is a gift which requires continual practice and exercise. God will grant us more faith if we faithfully use what He has already given us.
Appearing Before God (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/26/2018
God is not after our pocketbooks, and those of His servants who emulate Him will not be either. He is interested in our character and our regard for Him.
Appearing Before God (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/19/2018
God's Word causes things to increase just as rain causes crops to increase, but the increase is not always numeric. Often, it is qualitative.
Appearing Before God (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/12/2018
When God speaks, His words are never futile or useless. He never utters a word in vain. Genesis 1 shows what resulted from God speaking just a handful of sentences!
God Is Writing His Law
Sermonette; Given 12/23/2017
God promises to write His Law on our hearts and minds. When we experience the consequences of our or others' sins, we learn the depth of how bad sin is.