Why does the Bible speak of the kingdom of God, the kingdom of the Father, and the kingdom of Christ? Who and what is God? Is Christ God? Was He God before He became a Man? Who is YHWH—the God of the Old Testament? Did the Jews know the Father? What exactly is the kingdom of God? Is God a Family? How can we inherit the kingdom of God? Are converted Christians today already a part of the kingdom and the Family of God?
Sermons
Death and Life
The one thing that every person who has lived and who will live has in common is the inescapability of life and death. The question of how it works can be theorized, discussed, and debated about by men, but the Bible is very clear in describing the mechanics. Misconceptions abound regarding what happens at the point of death. It is a relief to know that God has designed the process to give everyone a fair chance at succeeding.
One of the greatest facts about God is that He is fair and just in His judgment. Everyone will get a chance to be part of His family; everyone.
Enduring Pain
We all live with physical pain that can interfere with our spiritual focus. Paul was able to use the “thorn” of his physical affliction as a growing experience and actually rejoiced in it. That attitude can help us overcome and reach the spiritual goal we strive to aquire.
Scripture Fulfilled!
For those of us who believe God, we also know that God had always done what He said He would do, and He always will! Human history as revealed through the Word of God–the Bible–offers proof of this. That proof is best illustrated by scripture that has been, and continues to be, fulfilled!
Just Called or also Chosen?
Only very few are called today to salvation, and only they can truly understand God and His Way of Life. Christ did not come to convert the world in this day and age, and neither does the Church of God have that commission. True Christians have been predestined to be called and chosen now. They are not called because of their good works. Why then do we read that many are called, but few are chosen?
What Man Should (Not) Do
The Bible gives us many examples as to how men should and should not act towards their present or future wives. What would you do if you were to find out that your bride had betrayed you? How would you respond if your mate were to ask you to forsake God? How does the Song of Solomon describe the love between husband and wife? Why did God punish Ananias and Sapphira so severely? In what way did Lot, Samson and David sin? Why are we warned not to follow the beast—a man in Europe to arise very soon on the world scene?
The Road To Life
Getting Lost?
Many become lost in while exploring in the beauty of national parks. Some even lose their lives while doing so. We can suffer the same fate if we lose our focus and become too entwined in this world, and fail to see the guiding hand of our God.
Do You Walk In The Spirit?
Commitment
When
we first learn about the simple and clear truth of God’s word in the Bible, it requires
our response, leading to baptism. If we become baptized, we commit our lives to
God. That means that we will follow Him, and not man. That means that we will work
to bear fruit of the spirit. God has made a
commitment to mankind, to establish His kingdom and that man may inherit it. But
we must return that commitment to Him if we want to be a part of it. Our
commitment must be complete, unwavering, and zealous. We will stumble and sin,
but we can get up and keep going if we repent. This proves our trust in God’s
way of life. Our willingness to trust God in return builds his trust in us to
succeed.
