The Bread and Wine of PassoverSermon; Given 2/4/2023
The Passover reminds us of the New Covenant on the anniversary of the Abrahamic covenant God using the original elements of the meal between Melchizedek and Abraham.
When is the Third Tithe Year?
Sermonette; Given 1/14/2023
In Israel, the third tithe was practiced as a community, drawing people together in a common experience. This is possible for the church, too.
Sermonette; Given 1/14/2023
In Israel, the third tithe was practiced as a community, drawing people together in a common experience. This is possible for the church, too.
The Philadelphia Syndrome (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/6/2023
The effect of the Worldwide Church of God seeing itself as Philadelphia has been profound, elevating organizational loyalty over faithfulness to God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/6/2023
The effect of the Worldwide Church of God seeing itself as Philadelphia has been profound, elevating organizational loyalty over faithfulness to God.
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 1/4/2023
Mark 1:14 describes Jesus' gospel as "the gospel of the kingdom of God." This statement has far-reaching implications for our beliefs and conduct.
The Philadelphia Syndrome (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/30/2022
Christ favors the Philadelphia church, but such favor puts it under obligation. Sadly, God's favor causes some to think too highly of themselves.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/30/2022
Christ favors the Philadelphia church, but such favor puts it under obligation. Sadly, God's favor causes some to think too highly of themselves.
Did God the Father Forsake Jesus Christ?Sermon; Given 12/3/2022
Jesus suffered the worst of effects including the temporary separation from His Father because of the Father's love for us, enduring what we should have received.
How Does Faith Establish the Law?
Sermonette; Given 10/29/2022
The book of Romans is like a song in which some lyrics are popular but others are unfamiliar and hummed through, obscuring the overall message.
Sermonette; Given 10/29/2022
The book of Romans is like a song in which some lyrics are popular but others are unfamiliar and hummed through, obscuring the overall message.
An Abundant Spiritual Offering
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2022
The number eight signifies a new start with abundance abundance following a period of time (a week, seven years, or a millennium) of preparatory activity.
Sermonette; Given 10/17/2022
The number eight signifies a new start with abundance abundance following a period of time (a week, seven years, or a millennium) of preparatory activity.
For the ChildrenFeast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/12/2022
For too many youths, God's way of life is not real because their parents are not fully convicted, but merely express a lukewarm preference for God's truth.
Azazel: EndingsSermon; Given 10/1/2022
One goat had to die for cleansing; the other goat had to remain alive for bearing the sins away. Jesus fulfilled both roles. Satan's binding atones for nothing.
Azazel: BeginningsSermon; Given 8/27/2022
While there is a handful of common starting places for understanding the azazel, none of them has multiple witnesses of Scripture. We must begin elsewhere.
The Shout of a King'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 8/24/2022
The Day of Trumpets had a first century, Messianic fulfillment that most of the Jews, then and now, completely missed.
When Is the Year of Release (Shemitah)?Sermon; Given 7/30/2022
The anchor point of both the Shemitah and Jubilee is the Day of Atonement. Deuteronomy should be read at the Feast just after the year of release begins.
Why Must Satan Be Released?'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 7/6/2022
Satan's release after the Millennium will reveal the Devil's unrepentant rebellion against God and test the character of humanity one last time.
Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/10/2022
God's Word encourages a strong work ethic, something socialism tends to discourage. Work produces profit, from which a person can generously give to others.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/10/2022
God's Word encourages a strong work ethic, something socialism tends to discourage. Work produces profit, from which a person can generously give to others.
The Firstfruits Declaration
Sermonette; Given 6/5/2022
The Israelites were to bring their first fruits to the altar in a basket and make a solemn declaration to rehearse God's deliverance and abundance.
Sermonette; Given 6/5/2022
The Israelites were to bring their first fruits to the altar in a basket and make a solemn declaration to rehearse God's deliverance and abundance.
Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/3/2022
The witness of the early church was impressive because the members were personally convicted to sell what they had, not because the leadership told them to.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/3/2022
The witness of the early church was impressive because the members were personally convicted to sell what they had, not because the leadership told them to.
Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/27/2022
Many Americans advocate some form of socialism, allowing the government to regulate greater areas of everyday life. Does the Bible support this idea?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/27/2022
Many Americans advocate some form of socialism, allowing the government to regulate greater areas of everyday life. Does the Bible support this idea?
Two RealitiesSermon; Given 4/30/2022
At baptism, we begin living in two realities simultaneously, one identified by the physical senses and the other discerned by the eyes of faith.
The Isaiah 58 Puzzle
Sermonette; Given 3/19/2022
Isaiah 58 is like the foreground of a picture puzzle. But it only really becomes clear when we add the background—the edge pieces—found elsewhere.
Sermonette; Given 3/19/2022
Isaiah 58 is like the foreground of a picture puzzle. But it only really becomes clear when we add the background—the edge pieces—found elsewhere.