Elijah and John the Baptist

Jesus declares that none was greater than His cousin, John, known as 'the Baptist.' Jesus clearly says that John fulfilled the prophesied role of Elijah to come.

Basic Doctrines: Salvation

Are you saved already or are you being saved? What is salvation anyway? What part do we play? Here is a study of God's Word on salvation.

The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part Two)

Prophets, even though they may bring new messages, stay consistent with existing Scripture and doctrine as they speak on behalf of God.

Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)

Although by no means a wild man, John the Baptist experienced alienation from people, especially the entrenched religious and political leaders.

New Name - Same Teaching!

In October 1993, the church's magazine took the name Forerunner. This article explains how this name fits the work of the Church of the Great God.

Matthew (Part Sixteen)

Matthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.

Matthew (Part Two)

Lift Up Your Voice Like a Trumpet

Hardly anything is more dramatic than the blast of a trumpet. Alarm or warning is a primary function, and its other uses likewise culminate in the Feast of Trumpets.

Preparations For Christ's Return

Because of its intractability, the earth will require softening up through earth-shaking events before Christ's return, symbolized by the Feast of Trumpets.

Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Three)

We must be careful when we ask for justice, for our request might come back to bite us. Those begging for justice will indeed get what they ask for.

The Angel and the Apostle

Hebrews 1-2 establish Christ's superiority over angels, but notably do not mention the Angel of the Lord. Instead, the author handles the Angel differently.