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How Expensive Is Your Religion? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mike FordMany people have experienced separation from friends and family due to their beliefs. From start to finish, the Bible is full of such stories.
Can Angels Marry Women?
'Ready Answer' by John ReissLamech, a descendant of Cain, belonged to the ungodly society that Cain founded after he willingly left God's presence and settled east of Eden. Moses records him as the first example of polygamy, since he took two wives. He was also unrepentant and committed murder, apparently in revenge, and Genesis 4:23 could suggest that he committed at least two murders. His sons were accomplished and prominent in their day: Jabal originated nomadic herding of livestock, Jubal invented harp and flute music, and Tubal-Cain instructed craftsmen in working bronze and iron. They were talented and famous men, yet they rose to prominence in a godless, amoral society built on physical accomplishments. Lamech's line stands in contrast to the line of Seth, whose descendants began to call on the name of the LORD. None of Cain's descendants survived the Flood, because God had to destroy their sinful lifestyle to preserve the human race.
The Great Flood (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAs much as the flood was a natural occurrence, it was also a supernatural occurrence, in which a loving God brought a hopelessly wicked world to an end.
'As It Was In the Days of Noah'
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWhen Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?
Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Three): A Faithful Witness to God's Mercy
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod protected Enoch from death so he could teach Noah, providing the godly instruction that Methuselah and Lamech (Noah's grandfather and father) failed to give.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The first use of the word 'grace' in Scripture is in context with the rescuing of Noah, a preacher of righteousness from the line of Seth.
How Expensive is Your Religion?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mike Fordwe must soberly count the cost before we embark on our spiritual trek. Are we willing to give up our job, our family, or even our life to follow God's plan?
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eight)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughProverbs 14:12 reveals that, when men follow a way of life that they think is right, it ultimately ends in death. Only God's way of life results in more life.
Where Are Enoch and Elijah?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletEnoch was translated that he should not see death. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Yet the Bible shows they are not in heaven now! Here is what happened.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ has full control of the church. Everything of consequence, including the development of our character, is engineered by Him.
Jabez: 'That I May Not Cause Pain'
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJabez's brief but powerful prayer identifies him as a spiritual beacon, a man born in pain who seeks blessing and alignment with God's will.
The Two Shall Become One
Sermon by Bill OnisickThe fact that Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon multiplied wives does not imply that the Bible endorses polygamy, which produces bad fruit.
Jabez: a Roadsign of Hope
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJabez is a significant place marker in the lineage of David, and may be David himself. Jabez is an emblem of Christ's restoring the relationship between God and man.
Our Participation in Services
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughWe should not trivialize the importance of music in helping our meditation and remembering spiritual lessons, especially regarding congregational singing.