Is it scientific to believe that the universe and/or physical matter always existed? Is it scientifically-possible for life to spring from inanimate matter and then evolve into complex organisms? what about DNA, laws of physics, and mathematical models? What did Charles Darwin actually write? What does the Bible teach?

The laying on of hands is listed as an elementary principle and doctrine of the Christian church in Hebrews 6:1-2. What is the 'laying on of hands'? Was this practiced in the Old Testament? Did Jesus practice it? What types of reasons were the imposition of hands used for? Is there some special power in the hands of the ministry? Do all Christians need to have the laying on of hands? Can the casting out of demons and divine involve the laying on of hands? What kind of anointing oil is most commonly used?

What days in the Spring did Jesus, His disciples and early Christians keep? Did they keep Passover, the Days of Unleavened Bread, and Pentecost? Did they keep Mardi Gras, Carnaval, Ash Wednesday, Lent, or Easter? Did they use unleavened bread and wine or leavened bread with grape juice?

This is the beginning of the African conference for the Continuing Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya for leaders from eight nations. The agenda and introductions are the first portion of this video, and then there is a sermon explaining why the Philadelphia remnant is all about love.

Dr. Thiel continues the series of going through answering questions that were commonly posed to the old Worldwide Church of God. Using a binder that many speakers were given by that church that contained standardized letters that were sent to answer questions, Dr. Thiel answers them. 

Do you know much about Simon Magus? He is called a man from Samaria that the Samaritans referred to as a 'great one' in the Book of Acts. He believed Philip's message and was baptized, Yet after attempting to purchase the giving of the Holy Spirit by the laying on of hands, he was condemned by the Apostle Peter. Simon Magus went to Rome and is considered by some to have been the 'father of heresies.'