Since Adam and Eve ate forbidden fruit, mankind has continously disobeyed the clear commands of God to not eat unclean food. The consequences of doing so are far reaching and effect the health and lives of the world today.
The bible clearly instructs that true Christians must bear good fruit. What is the process to make that come about? How does the process of producing good fruit contribute to God's purpose?
In the conclusion to this series, Jude continues to address valueless false ministers as well as the authority of angels and unpardonable sin. Naturally he includes the answer to these issues.
The world is getting worse and worse we can't trust any man when we are feeling down or are having a hard time in a trying situation or especially when it comes to spiritual matters. There is only one we can truly trust, God.
God’s covenant with Levi is still in force today. Levites will give sacrifices in Jerusalem, and they will be administering duties in the new Temple. But do we know who the Levites are today? How can we be sure?
Christ spoke of a coming great tribulation of unparalleled proportions. It will be a time of persecution of many of God’s elect, and a time of military defeat of the modern nations of the houses of Israel and Judah. Some of God’s people will be protected at a place of safety, and many will be protected later from God’s wrath to come, during the Day of the Lord. But does this mean that all will escape any persecution? And who will be at the place of safety, and who will not be there? Don’t assume that you know the answer.
Do you understand the biblical purpose for having ministers who preach--both their role and ours? It is important, absolutely crucial and even imperative that we do recognize the role of preaching in the Church of God!
In a seemingly harsh act, God created a memorial for us that has lasted in at least one way even until today. What is the lesson that we are learn from it?
The world relies on war to bring about peace, but that is not the way to acheive it. God never intended wars to be fought in the first place, as the Bible explains, but we are to be peacemakers.
Hypocrisy is mentioned in numerous ways in the Bible. How can we recognize this sin? How can we make sure that we are not hypocrites? Also, what is the opposite of hypocritical works?
Why shouldn’t we observe worldly holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter or Halloween? Do we know the real origins of New Year’s Day, which are very similar to the origins of Christmas? How should we avoid participating in celebrations during those days and, at the same time, causing unnecessary offense?
What do the last three horsemen of the Apocalypse symbolize? Should true Christians fight in war? Did we realize that there were no Christian soldiers in the early Christian church? What has been the teaching of the true Church of God on this subject throughout its existence?
What does it take to be courageous as a Christian? There are three attributes that the Bible describes. Courage requires knowing what's right and doing it, overcoming fear, and having faith.
We are introduced to the words Mene, Tekel and Upharsin in the book of Daniel. We will go through and see if these words have any meaning for us today.
What are the signs of the end? What does the Olivet Prophecy teach us? What do the seven seals in the book of Revelation mean? What do the four horsemen of the Apocalypse describe? In this first sermon of this new series, we will focus on the white horse. Does it picture the victory of true Christianity, as most think? Or does it show something which is quite different?
We are to work with vision--with a sense of the job that is before us! It is this perspective that will propel us to accomplish the work God has for His Church in the coming years--a time without parallel since the world began!
In the time of Christ, the Church was founded and organized for a reason. Throughout the eras, in ages that were less than ideal, those called by God continued to do the Work that it was given to do. How much more can we be doing now?
We should always be thankful and we are to show our thanks to God for everything at all times. There are several ways that we show our appreciation and how we can also express our thanks to others.
Many times, we speak too quickly or rashly, without first thinking or considering deeply what we are saying. But God holds us responsible for what we may promise. God is totally reliable and trustworthy, and He cannot lie. He wants to see the same character trait in His children.
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14