Lessons From Mary (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2025
Jesus' mother, Mary, left a sterling example. Like her, we must live boldly in faith, growing in knowledge and understanding, and humbly despising shame.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/21/2025
Jesus' mother, Mary, left a sterling example. Like her, we must live boldly in faith, growing in knowledge and understanding, and humbly despising shame.
Lessons From Mary (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/14/2025
Catholicism elevates Mary, Jesus' mother, to an exalted position. While she is not worthy of worship in any way, she still lived an exemplary life.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/14/2025
Catholicism elevates Mary, Jesus' mother, to an exalted position. While she is not worthy of worship in any way, she still lived an exemplary life.
We Are God's Workmanship
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/31/2025
In Ephesians 2:10, Paul says Christians are God's workmanship, created for good works. While giving us grace, God requires a faithful response: good works.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/31/2025
In Ephesians 2:10, Paul says Christians are God's workmanship, created for good works. While giving us grace, God requires a faithful response: good works.
Reasons for Not Celebrating Christmas
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/20/2024
Why do we not keep Christmas? Jesus was not born on December 25, during Saturnalia, a pagan festival. It is a commercialized holiday rife with lies.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/20/2024
Why do we not keep Christmas? Jesus was not born on December 25, during Saturnalia, a pagan festival. It is a commercialized holiday rife with lies.
What's Your Golden Ephod?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/2/2024
Gideon's story has much to teach Christians. In particular, his crafting a golden ephod should make us wonder what snares we have laid for ourselves.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 8/2/2024
Gideon's story has much to teach Christians. In particular, his crafting a golden ephod should make us wonder what snares we have laid for ourselves.
Living the Life of God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/12/2024
A way (Hebrew derek and Greek hodos) is a common biblical metaphor. Jesus is the way, the Example, we must follow to attain the Kingdom of God.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 7/12/2024
A way (Hebrew derek and Greek hodos) is a common biblical metaphor. Jesus is the way, the Example, we must follow to attain the Kingdom of God.
Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/29/2024
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, whose blood inaugurates and ratifies the New Covenant. On Passover, we recommit to Him and to keeping His covenant.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/29/2024
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, whose blood inaugurates and ratifies the New Covenant. On Passover, we recommit to Him and to keeping His covenant.
Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/22/2024
The sacrificial death of Jesus Christ is an antitype or spiritual fulfillment of an Old Testament type: the sacrifice of a physical lamb for the Passover.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 3/22/2024
The sacrificial death of Jesus Christ is an antitype or spiritual fulfillment of an Old Testament type: the sacrifice of a physical lamb for the Passover.
Knowing God
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/23/2024
Knowing God is more than just knowing about Him. It is having an ongoing relationship, experiencing life with Him, and engaging with Him regularly.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 2/23/2024
Knowing God is more than just knowing about Him. It is having an ongoing relationship, experiencing life with Him, and engaging with Him regularly.
Stephen and Demas
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/12/2024
The contrast between the early Christians, Stephen and Demas, is instructive. Christ encourages His elect to remain faithful and finish the race in victory.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 1/12/2024
The contrast between the early Christians, Stephen and Demas, is instructive. Christ encourages His elect to remain faithful and finish the race in victory.
Sanctified by Truth
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/10/2023
In His prayer before His arrest, Jesus asked His Father to sanctify His disciples by His truth. God's revelation sets His people apart from the world.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/10/2023
In His prayer before His arrest, Jesus asked His Father to sanctify His disciples by His truth. God's revelation sets His people apart from the world.
The Fall Holy DaysArticle; Posted 9/6/2023
The four autumnal holy days - Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, and the Eighth Day - generally represent God's plan of salvation for humanity.
Choose the Right Foundation
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/1/2023
Matthew 7:26-27 contains Jesus’ warning about unstable foundations: But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who …
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 9/1/2023
Matthew 7:26-27 contains Jesus’ warning about unstable foundations: But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who …
Pentecost and Symbolism (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/19/2023
If our understanding of symbolism contrasts with what the Scriptures say, we should question our reasoning and seek to align ourselves with God’s revelation.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/19/2023
If our understanding of symbolism contrasts with what the Scriptures say, we should question our reasoning and seek to align ourselves with God’s revelation.
Pentecost and Symbolism (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/12/2023
Leviticus 23's instruction about the Pentecost grain offering does not mention what grain the wave loaves should be made with. Was it barley or wheat?
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 5/12/2023
Leviticus 23's instruction about the Pentecost grain offering does not mention what grain the wave loaves should be made with. Was it barley or wheat?
The Importance of Fellowship (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/28/2023
Some do not attend church services because they dislike the behavior of certain church members. We must commit to fellowship despite others' personalities.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/28/2023
Some do not attend church services because they dislike the behavior of certain church members. We must commit to fellowship despite others' personalities.
The Importance of Fellowship (Part One)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/21/2023
Both the Old and New Testaments have instructions and admonitions about the importance of congregational fellowship and regular Sabbath attendance. One of these …
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 4/21/2023
Both the Old and New Testaments have instructions and admonitions about the importance of congregational fellowship and regular Sabbath attendance. One of these …
Waxing Cold'Prophecy Watch' Article; Posted 2/15/2023
As Christ's return nears, we must not allow our godly love to grow cold. Instead, we must maintain and even grow in love toward God and our fellow man.
Thanking God for Jesus Christ
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/23/2022
The baby Jesus of Christmas shows only a glimmer of the potential of the Son of God and the great works He was sent to accomplish.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 12/23/2022
The baby Jesus of Christmas shows only a glimmer of the potential of the Son of God and the great works He was sent to accomplish.
Getting Things Done (Part Two)
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/18/2022
A person can accomplish exceptional goals by consistently performing minor habits. If he sticks to them and gets some help, he can get things done.
C.G.G. Weekly; Posted 11/18/2022
A person can accomplish exceptional goals by consistently performing minor habits. If he sticks to them and gets some help, he can get things done.