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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Time to Repent (Part Three)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/22/2017
God is always working for salvation. He creates situations and events--from smitten consciences to large-scale calamities--to lead us to the right path.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/22/2017
God is always working for salvation. He creates situations and events--from smitten consciences to large-scale calamities--to lead us to the right path.
Time to Repent (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/15/2017
God has given the nations of Israel time to repent, but the carnal mind translates more time into license to carry on. Thus, God warns about complacency.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/15/2017
God has given the nations of Israel time to repent, but the carnal mind translates more time into license to carry on. Thus, God warns about complacency.
Time to Repent (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/8/2017
More time to change does not always lead to more repentance. It may actually increase the danger that we will adjust to the sin and think it acceptable.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/8/2017
More time to change does not always lead to more repentance. It may actually increase the danger that we will adjust to the sin and think it acceptable.
Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Three)'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 11/21/2017
Hebrews 9 and 10 clarify the Atonement ritual of Leviticus 16. The author makes no mention of Satan, but says that Jesus bears our sins like the azazel goat.
The Lamb of Revelation
Sermonette; Given 11/18/2017
In Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
Sermonette; Given 11/18/2017
In Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
What Does It Mean to 'Walk in the Spirit'?
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2017
If fleshly things become more important, we are on a trajectory toward death. We must exercise control, drawing on the power of God's Spirit.
Sermonette; Given 10/21/2017
If fleshly things become more important, we are on a trajectory toward death. We must exercise control, drawing on the power of God's Spirit.
Faith and Technology
Sermonette; Given 10/12/2017
As technology becomes more available, the material world threatens to crowd God out of the picture. The information age will destroy us unless we manage it.
Sermonette; Given 10/12/2017
As technology becomes more available, the material world threatens to crowd God out of the picture. The information age will destroy us unless we manage it.
Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2017
If we lose sight that Jesus is the head of the Church, we will forget that Christ is currently purifying His Church, sanctifying those called to be His family.
Sermonette; Given 10/5/2017
If we lose sight that Jesus is the head of the Church, we will forget that Christ is currently purifying His Church, sanctifying those called to be His family.
Considering the Day of the Lord
Sermonette; Given 9/21/2017
The ancient Israelites smugly believed that God was on their side, and that because He had not yet responded to their sins, they would be victorious.
Sermonette; Given 9/21/2017
The ancient Israelites smugly believed that God was on their side, and that because He had not yet responded to their sins, they would be victorious.