House Rules
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/21/2023
Sticking to timeless standards is not legalism. It is the only sane way to live while striving to achieve God's greater purpose.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/21/2023
Sticking to timeless standards is not legalism. It is the only sane way to live while striving to achieve God's greater purpose.
A Footnote on the Start of Christ's Ministry
Sermonette; Given 7/1/2023
When the angry members of the local synagogue tried to push Jesus over the cliff, they paralleled the Jewish tradition for the azazel goat.
Sermonette; Given 7/1/2023
When the angry members of the local synagogue tried to push Jesus over the cliff, they paralleled the Jewish tradition for the azazel goat.
The Lamb of Revelation (Part One)'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 6/14/2023
In most minds, lambs do not correspond to ideas of wrath and judgment, but the Lamb of God in Revelation is just that as our almighty Redeemer.
The Death of His Saints
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/2/2023
At the moment of death, the course of the saint is finished. God sees all that has become of His investment of time, attention, love, grace, and instruction.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/2/2023
At the moment of death, the course of the saint is finished. God sees all that has become of His investment of time, attention, love, grace, and instruction.
The Two Wave Loaves of PentecostSermon; Given 5/27/2023
The offerings of the Old Testament are like divine parables, acted out to teach about the Messiah, unveiling a beautiful picture once we understand the symbols.
How Does Faith Establish the Law? (Part Two)'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 4/26/2023
The meaning of Romans 3:31 is plain unless one believes that grace abolishes God's law. Justification by faith is based on the law's true purpose.
Gratitude for Deliverance and God's Word
Sermonette; Given 4/6/2023
Even though we have heard that the Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies coming out of sin, the principal focus is that we remember God as our Deliverer.
Sermonette; Given 4/6/2023
Even though we have heard that the Feast of Unleavened Bread signifies coming out of sin, the principal focus is that we remember God as our Deliverer.
Lessons From First-Century ChristianitySermon; Given 3/4/2023
Even though the believers of the first century experienced extraordinary events, because of entropy, their zeal atrophied after the shockwaves dissipated.
How Does Faith Establish the Law? (Part One)'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 2/8/2023
Many read the Bible erratically, agreeing with the parts that fit their beliefs but ignoring or rejecting those that bother them, like some of Paul's writings.
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.