The late Herbert W. Armstrong claimed to restore 18 truths to the Philadelphia era of the Church of God that the previous era, (Smyrna) had lost. He also claimed that the Ephesus era of the Church of God knew these truths. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel quotes Herbert Armstrong, the Bible, and early church writings to demonstrate that early professors of Christ were familiar with these truths. In this second part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel goes through the last ten truths Herbert Armstrong once listed that God used him to restore: ...
Repentance & Baptism
The 18 Restored Truths: 1-8
The late Herbert W. Armstrong claimed to restore 18 truths to the Philadelphia era of the Church of God that the previous era, (Smyrna) had lost. He also claimed that the Ephesus era of the Church of God knew these truths. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel quotes Herbert Armstrong, the Bible, and early church writings to demonstrate that early professors of Christ were familiar with these truths. In this first part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel goes through the first 8 truths Herbert Armstrong once listed that God used him to restore: ...
Pentecost Plan
Most realize that Pentecost in Acts 2 was significant. Many properly consider that the particular one marked the start of the New Testament church. But does Pentecost play more of a role in God's plan? Does God only intend to call some now and others later? What is going on now for those who are called in the 'church age.?
Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries
Dr. Thiel goes through some of the history of what occurred in the seventeenth through twentieth centuries. This includes the emergence of the Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea eras of the true church. It also includes discussions of some of the history of non-Church of God groups such as the Seventh Day Baptists, and the Seven-day Adventists. Loma Armstrong's 1917 dream and the realization of the first part of it with Herbert W. Armstrong was discussed. ...
Is the Final Antichrist Islamic or European?
Many believe that the Europeans are having so many issues that the final Antichrist will not be European. Some, like Joel Richardson and Jack Smith, have written books asserting that the final Antichrist will be the 'Mahdi' and be Islamic. What does the Bible teach? Can the final Antichrist be Islamic or must he be somehow associated with the final European Beast power. ...
CCOG Q&A: Original Order of the Bible, Birth Control, Nicolaitans, and More!
Jesus, Pharisees, and the Ten Commandments
Who were the Pharisees? Were they legalists that Jesus condemned because they kept God's laws? Or were they hypocrites who practiced lawlessness? Did Jesus condemn the Pharisees for keeping or violating God's laws? Did the Pharisees value tradition over the word of God? Did they keep or violate each of the Ten Commandments? What is a hypocrite?
Proverbs 18-19: It is dangerous to trust self
The Book of Proverbs contains instructions and wisdom. While Christians generally realize that, often they do not believe that many of the warnings may apply to them personally. In this sixth part of a series going through the Book of Proverbs, Dr. Thiel goes through each verse of chapters 18 and 19 of the Book of Proverbs and explains how many of them affect modern Christians, by also quoting various scriptures in the New Testament.
Are Christians really supposed to rule?
Humans were made in God's image and likeness, Are Christians really supposed to rule in the Kingdom of God? What does the Bible teach? Are Christians promised rulership based on what they do in this life? Is the universe big enough for all humans that ever lived to rule over much? If Christians are to rule, when will that happen? How will rule under resurrected Christians be?
