Smyrna is the second of the seven churches of Revelation. What were the years that Smyrna appeared dominant? Where there any similarities in the message that Jesus gave to the Church of God in Smyrna and the one in Philadelphia? What were many of the doctrines that the Smyrnaeans held? Did the Church in Smyrna have apostolic succession? Did they have the original faith?
The Bible, the USA, and the King of the West
Jesus said people from the north, south, east, and west will sit down in the Kingdom of God. The Bible tells of an end time King of the North and King of the South. The Bible also tells of the Kings from the East. Is there any power that could be considered the King of the West. Since the USA is the leading power in the Western Hemisphere, could it be considered to be the King of the West? What does the Bible say will happen to that power?
Peter, the Rock, and the Keys
Women's Roles in the Church
19 items to watch in 2019
Can you rely on Bible prophecy? Should Christians may attention it to? Did Jesus say to watch? Are world events aligning with properly understood biblical prophecies? Dr. Thiel goes over 19 items, including: 1. Scoffers and the Modern Media; 2. Morality Prophecies Being Fulfilled Daily; 3. Internet Censorship, 4. Weather Sorrows and Troubles; 5. Earthquakes; 6. …
CCOG 6 years: Philadelphians understand scriptures others miss
On December 28, 2012, the Continuing Church of God was declared to begin. What has gone on in these past six years? What are scriptures that Philadelphians seem willing to understand, but that other Christians are not? Does God still use dreams? Is there any role of prophets after the Book of Revelation was written?
Did early faithful Christians celebrate Christmas?
Christians, according to Jude, are supposed to "contend earnestly for" (NKJV) or "fight for" (NJB) the original faith. Did early Christians celebrate Christmas? Were later professors of Christ condemned for idolatrous practices such as wreaths and pagan gift giving on an idol's birthday in December? When did December 25th get adopted?
Facts and Atheists' Delusions About Jesus
Is there any historical or archeological evidence about Jesus, people, and places listed in the New Testament? What about miracles? Does Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" prove that there is no God." Does Dr. Raphael Lataster's book "There was no Jesus , there is no God" disprove that Jesus was the Messiah? Is God's existence scientifically logical?
Daniel 9, Jews, and Jesus
Does Daniel 9 point to Jesus as Christians claim? 'Jews for Judaism' claim that it does not. What does history show? Do writings from the Bible as well as Jewish scholars (like Rashi) point to Jesus' ministry in c. 27 A.D.? Is the Jewish 'Seder Olam' correct about the Anno Mundi (Age of the world) year? Have intentional misapplications of Daniel 9 led to millions of deaths? Did Rabbi Akiva change chronology so that Daniel 9:24-26 could point to Simon Bar Kochba instead of Jesus? Did the Messiah have to come before 70 A.D. (70 CE) according to Daniel 9?
Why Don't Jews Accept Jesus?
There are over 200 prophecies and other statements in the Hebrew scriptures that the New Testament shows that Jesus fulfilled. So, why aren't all the religious Jews Christians? Are reasons given by various Jews, including the Jewish Encyclopedia valid? Is there any insight from the Dead Sea Scrolls? What what do the Old Testament as well as Jewish writings not part of the Hebrew scriptures support the idea that Jesus was born, did miracles, suffered for sins, was executed, and resurrected in three days?
