A House Built on Sand
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/7/2009
Harvard postgraduates, Yale Law School professors, and countless others support policies that to the average citizen seem an affront to common sense.
Music Appreciation
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/3/2009
Man highly regards music, but how does God evaluate it? Scripture reveals God not only loves music, but also uses music to describe our relationship with Him.
Don't Be Cruel!
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 6/26/2009
The Bible consistently denounces cruelty in all its forms, both to people and to animals.
The Absence of Love
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/29/2009
Paul fought against discord by reminding the brethren that the church is united in Christ, and that He requires His followers to show love to each other.
The Marriage of the Lamb
'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 5/22/2009
The most important wedding in world history will be the Marriage Supper of the Lamb to His Bride, the church of God. Are we preparing for it?
Individualism and Unity
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/15/2009
Rather than establishing the differences we possess, God requires individuals to strengthen and grow in our similarities that He establishes as desirable.
Memory and Humility
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/3/2009
God has given us a faculty that protects us from despair, discourages folly, and counters pride: memory. Memory is central to our relationship with God.
The Necessity of Biblical Infallibility
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/13/2009
Biblical infallibility is a prerequisite to a relationship with God. Yet today it is taught that the Bible should be read metaphorically, not literally.
A Picture Against a Thousand Words
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/2/2009
A fundamental difference exists between images and language, and by understanding the difference, we can understand the second commandment's importance.
Can Heart and Mind Be Separate?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/12/2008
'Tis the season of much debate over a perennial topic, the separation of church and state. It reaches a boiling point in the cold season of Christmas.
The 'Success' of Pragmatism
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/14/2008
This election season exposed two elements of Satan's way: the use of pragmatism to achieve success and pragmatism's destructive nature in competition.
Herod Antipas: 'That Fox'
Article; Posted 10/8/2008
Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, played a significant role in the ministries of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ.
Succeeding in the New World
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/19/2008
Each individual settler in the New World had not only to protect and provide for himself, but also to sacrifice for the community's sake.
Should a Christian Play Devil's Advocate?
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 9/12/2008
We frequently use phrases whose origins are unknown to us. What is behind the phrase 'Devil's Advocate'? Should Christians take the wicked one's side?
Herod the Great: A Life of Intrigue, Architecture, and Cruelty
Article; Posted 9/12/2008
Herod the Great played a large role in shaping the world into which Jesus was born. His reign had a lasting influence on the cultures of Judea, Samaria, and Galilee.
No Works Is No Good!
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/8/2008
The 'no works' doctrine says that all one has to do is believe in Jesus and accept His grace, and one's sins will be forgiven. This has disastrous effects.
Of Sponges and Spears
Article; Posted 6/23/2008
Jesus calls on us to remember His affliction, including the piercing, the cup, the sour wine, and the gall.
Contemporary Primitivism
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 6/13/2008
Technology merely indicates material development, whitewashing over a culture's moral, ethical, or spiritual state with shiny displays and distractions.
Setting Spiritual Goals
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 4/18/2008
Business advisors and self-help books recommend that we set goals and make plans to succeed in our endeavors. Why do we not do this to help us overcome sin?
Ask and It Will Be Given
'Ready Answer' Article; Posted 3/13/2008
Many people hit a plateau in their spiritual growth and go little further. Have we have overlooked the simple principle of 'ask and it will be given'?