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An Illuminating Prophecy
CGG Weekly by Charles WhitakerPaul links God's ancient command, uttered on the first day of Creation of the physical world, to His ongoing spiritual work with mankind.
The Gap Theory
Sermonette by John ReissThere have been disagreements between factions of Bible believers about the time period that the first few verses the Bible covers and particularly how long the earth has been here. Young Earth Creationists think that the Earth is only about 6000 years old and that the first verse in Genesis demonstrates that God brought the earth into existence around 4004 BCE. The Gap Theory thinks that the Earth was created an indefinite time period ago and that the first verse could have occurred billions of years ago (mainstream scientists say 4.5 billion). The second verse takes place again around 6000 years ago around a desolate and void earth. This likely is caused by Satan's rebellion that brought one third of the angels with him against God. However, there is scriptural proof that shows a strong case for the Gap Theory by comparing the other days of creation and seeing that God's work is perfect, plus other references later in the Bible such as Deuteronomy 32:4 showing His perfection. A formless and ruined world would not fall into the pattern that God has set.
The Prophesied Creation of Light
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThe apostle Paul finds prophecy in Genesis 1:3, 'Let there be light.' God's words foretell His ongoing creation of spiritual lights in a dark world.
All About Attitude
CGG Weekly by John ReissThere is nothing wrong with proving what we believe is true, but when God tells us to prove Him, it is a positive statement. He does not say to disprove Him.
The Fall of Satan
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughHelel became lifted up in pride because of the abundance of his trading, leading him to be excessively competitive, driving him to resentment against God.
Clouds (Part Three): The Revealing of Christ
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerClouds are frequently associated with the Day of the Lord. What will those clouds conceal and what will they reveal once drawn back?
Did God Create a Devil?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletDid God create a Devil? When God created the heaven and the earth, did He create this earth in a state of confusion? Here are the answers from God's Word!
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTo His disciples, Christ admonishes us to follow the light, imitate (or do) the light, and become sons of the light; to not just reflect light but become it.
The Absence-Presence Dichotomy and God's Spirit
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Paul's use of the presence-absence dichotomy clarified that absence does not materially affect the Work of God because the same Holy Spirit is always present.
Angelic Responsibilities
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsAngels were endowed with the capacity to think, reason, and form attitudes. Their function was and is to be God's messengers and ministers to His creation.
Patterns That We Live With
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)God works in patterns and God has wired our minds to think in patterns. We need to be thankful for them and be careful that we don't misuse them.
God's Rest (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath rest depicts the miracle of conversion, in which the transformation of mankind into God's image brings about a rest in which God takes pleasure.
Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Isaiah 24 prophesies that God will preserve a remnant made up of grape gleanings (the His Church) and of olives (national Israelites) who will sing together.
The Challenge of Growth in the New Eden
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Young people need to prepare themselves now, envisioning themselves as architects, civil engineers, transportation engineers, explorers, and teachers.
Vanity (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughVanity has many nuances, including transitoriness, futility, profitlessness, confusion, falseness, conceit, vainglory, denial, and idolatry.