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.
Simon Magus and 'Christianity'?
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.'
Strong Meat: James 3-5
Hebrews 5 discusses that Christians should be able to handle "strong meat" (KJV) or "solid food" (NKJV) and not just the milk of the word. Christians also should be able to teach. Are teachers to be held to higher standards? What about Matthew 18? What about the work of God, patience, and grumbling?
Strong Meat: James 1-2
Hebrews 5 discusses that Christians should be able to handle "strong meat" (KJV) or "solid food" (NKJV) and not just the milk of the word. Christians also should be able to teach. The Bible prophesies in the end that people who know their God will instruct many. What about tests and trials, faith and works, and true religion?
The Second Commandment, Idols, and Icons
What does the Bible teach about idols and icons? Is covetousness connected to idolatry? Is the command against them the first or second of the Ten Commandments? Did early Christians use crosses, images, or statues? Did Jesus look like the common portrayals of Him? What did early professors of Christ teach about images and statues?
Destined to be Kings and Priests
CCOG: Four Years Revealing Philadelphia?
Was God behind the start of the Continuing Church of God? In the past four years what has happened? Were there any dreams that preceded the start of the old Radio Church of God and the Philadelphia era? Is part of Loma Armstrong's dream being fulfilled today? Has God granted 4 dreams to three associated with the Continuing Church of God?
Will you be sifted?
Fake News, Jesus, and His Birth
Each year we hear fake news about Jesus. Do you know what is true and what is false? What does the Bible teach about His birth? Where did the date December 25th come from? Is there any connection to the sun-god Mithras? Was Christmas observed by the early Christians? Where did the idea that Jesus was born in a grotto come from? What about trees?
Living as a Christian: Pure Milk of the Word
What is a real Christian? What are the elementary doctrines of Hebrews 6? How should a Christian live? What about the 'Sermon on the Mount'? Do Christians live differently than others? How so? What are Christians to seek first? Should Christians expect difficulties from friends and even family? What about persecutions?
