Some have suggested that God grants more grace to the descendants of Israel than to Gentiles. Is that true? Is there Anglo-Israelite superiority with God? What is God's plan for those Gentiles that are not Israelites? Have antisemitic views affected those in the Church of God? How have Catholic and Protestant leaders viewed Jews? Who have been declared 'secret Jews"? How might those in the Church of God be affected in the end times? How are we saved? What does the Continuing Church of God teach about race, reaching people, and salvation?
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Is there a coming 'King of the North'? If so, is the King of the North from Europe or Russia? What does the Bible show? What are some connections with this Beast and the European Union? Did Jerome
This is the third part of a three-part sermon series covering the letters, also called epistles, of 1, 2, & 3 John. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over every verse in 2 John and 3 John, as well as the portions of 1
This is the second part of a three-part sermon series covering the letters, also called epistles, of 1,2, & 3 John. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over every verse in 1 John chapters 4 and 5. Topics include
John is believed to have written this book, also called a letter or epistle around 90 A.D. This is the first part of a three-part series by Dr. Thiel where he intends to go over every verse in 1, 2, & 3 John.
Would you like 18 tips on prayer? In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over the following 18 tips on prayer (tips 1-10 were covered in his previous sermon): 11. Praying Positions from the Bible 12. Pray Every
What is prayer? Would you like 10 tips on prayer? After his introduction, Dr. Thiel plays a 20th century radio broadcast by the late Herbert W. Armstrong who spoke on prayer (as well as healing). Dr. Thiel
Are you familiar with Judas Kyriakos? He reportedly was the grandson named of Jude and the great grandnephew of Jesus. What does Kyriakos mean? According to Eusebius, he was the 15th bishop of
The Eastern Orthodox Church claims that Mark/Markus/Marcus of Jerusalem was the 16th bishop of Jerusalem with true apostolic succession. While the Roman Catholic Church and the Continuing
For this sermon, Dr. Thiel uses much of the Jim Rector information, but adds many scriptures and points that were not part of the original one. Are Christians supposed to be spiritual soldiers? The
The late deacon Richard Close was working on a sermon for the CCOG based on one about 'Gideon's Army' given by the former WCG minister Jim Rector who died in 2006. For this sermon, Dr.
In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes through each and every verse of the Book of Jonah. He answers questions such as when did the events happen, what was the relative importance of Ninevah, was
For this sermon, Dr. Thiel addresses questions on a variety of doctrinal, historical, and prophetic matters. Topics covered include: Do we know what the message of the seven thunders are?
Nearly every generation has had people who believed they were living near the end of the age. All who have prior to now were wrong. Yet Jesus Christ did not tell His followers to ignore world events.
Jesus said His followers would face persecution and should pray that their fleeing would not be on the Sabbath. The Bible clearly teaches that those who keep God’s commandments will be
What is predestination? What does the Bible teach about it? When was predestination done? Are people predestined to be saved? Is the majority of humankind predestined to be lost? Are the
While Greco-Roman Catholics and Protestants acknowledge Pentecost of Acts 2, they do not seem to realize God's plan related to firstfruits and the harvest of the latter rain. Do you have to be called by
What is Pentecost? Is it also known as the Feast of Firstfruits and the Feast of Weeks? Did the apostles keep it after Jesus' resurrection? Are offerings commanded in the Bible for that day? What is
Pionius was a presbyter in Smyrna of Asia Minor. He is believed to have written down, or more likely simply copied, a document called 'The Life of Polycarp' which showed that the Apostle Paul and
The Apostle Paul wrote: 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) 6 Let your speech always be
The prophet Isaiah wrote: 9 "Whom will he teach knowledge? And whom will he make to understand the message? Those just weaned from milk? Those just drawn from the breasts? 10 For
The Apostle Peter wrote: 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: (1
There was an article on MSN by Lisa O titled '15 questions that religious people struggle to answer.' Yet, while the world's religious struggle with them, we in the Continuing Church God have long had answers to them.
In this sermon, Dr. Thiel goes over each and every verse in the Apostle Paul's letters (also called books or epistles) to Philemon. He provides some background on when and where they were written
In the Book of Exodus, God unleashed ten plagues on the land of Egypt. Is there any possible relationship between the plagues of Egypt in the Book of Exodus and the apocalyptic plagues of the
The word of God commands eating unleavened bread for seven days? Why might that be? Are Christians supposed to strive for perfection? Are God's commandments righteousness? If salvation
Why take up an offering during the Days of Unleavened Bread? What does the Bible teach? What did Jesus teach about the rich man who ran to meet Him? What did the Apostle Paul write about the one
The Bible teaches that Passover is in the evening of the 14th day of the first month of the biblical calendar. Jesus and His disciples kept His last Passover that way. The apostles, including John, and
While unleavened bread is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, the first time a period is called the Days of Unleavened Bread was in the Book of Exodus. It is also listed among the Feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23.
Why would an offering be taken up on the first and last Day of Unleavened Bread? Does this come from the Bible? Does the Bible warn that not giving tithes and offerings is robbing God? Does
The Old and New Testament discuss Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread. Did early Christians keep them? When are they do be kept? How often should Passover be taken? What
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When did dinosaurs live? The 'National Catholic Register' had an article by Stacy Trasancos titled 'What Do You Say When Kids Ask About Dinosaurs?' She brought up some dangers with the 'young
Does Satan have a throne? If so, where might it be? The Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini encased an old piece of wood to make what he considered to be " mighty throne for the apostle."
Heat records were set in over 118 locations during the Summer of 2018. Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America all had major heat waves. The hottest recorded rain also occurred in the Summer of
Who is the 'man of sin,' also called the 'son of perdition' in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4? Some believe that he is the King of the North of Daniel 11, as the ten-horned beast of Revelation 13:1-10. Yet others
Billionaire Elon Musk declared he was worried that artificial intelligence (AI) may lead to the rise of an "immortal dictator," a "godlike" entity that could take over the world. Is this accurate, or at least, close
Believe it or Not! In a scientific study prayer has actually been proven to help cardiac patients who were prayed for daily (without them knowing it) fare better, with fewer complications than those who
What is the 'mystery of Christ'? Is the trinity the only way to understand Isaiah 9? Was Jesus both fully human and fully God after His begettal in Mary and His resurrection? Did the Apostle Paul write that
What is it? When is it? The KJV refers to it as "THE NIGHT TO BE MUCH OBSERVED." This scripture-packed animation includes background and specific information related to the children of Israel. It
Throughout history, faithful Christians have kept the Days of Unleavened Bread. What is the significance of unleavened bread, anyway? In fact, what is leaven? What are obvious and less
Nearly everyone wants to be happy. An advertising campaign decades ago attempted to directly tell us "that's what happiness is." Is happiness material goods or physical experiences? Are Christians
Was John the Baptist the prophesied Elijah or at least a type of Elijah? Is there an Elijah to come? Have Sabbatarians been teaching this a long time? What were 18 truths that Herbert W. Armstrong
Must the Earth be less than 6000 years old? Was there a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2? Was the Earth created without form and void? What are tohu and bohu? What about dinosaurs and
Why do people celebrate January 1st as New Year's? Is this a Christian practice? What is the month of January named after? Did the Church of Rome condemn this date as "observing the new time of the Devil"?
What is the origin of birthdays? Did early children of Israel, including the Jews, celebrate them? Did early Christians celebrate birthdays? What does the Bible teach about birthdays? How do certain
On the 'Sermon on the Mount,' Jesus taught His followers to love their enemies. Can you do that? Why should you? How can you do that? Should you pray for your enemies and do good to them? Can
People talk a lot about prayer. Many pray in public. Does God listen? What does the Bible teach about prayer? Can what you do or do not wear be a factor? How can your prayers be more effective?
Since 1997, over 700,000 Americans have died related to opioids. What are opioids? What does the National Institute on Drug Abuse teach about them? Why do people use them?
Protestant writer Michael Snyder says that the Ark of the Covenant from the Bible is about to be found and that he knows exactly where it is. The Temple Institute believes it will be found soon and that it knows where it is. Why, supposedly, has no one uncovered it?
The Bible talks a lot about King David of Israel--he is mentioned in the Hebrews scriptures and the New Testament. Is there any physical proof, archaeological evidence that he existed?
Do you know who gave the world the Bible? What about the chain of custody of the knowledge of the books of the Bible? Did the Apostle John pass the knowledge of the canon of the Bible to people like
What are some of the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that Arvind Narayanan, Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University mentioned at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Will government regulations eliminate the risks? Why or why not? What are AI 'hallucinations'?
Solomon gave instructions and observations about life in Ecclesiastes. This sermon covers all the verses in chapters 7 and 8 of that biblical book. Reputation, and those who would tarnish it, are discussed.
Are weather calamities totally random? Does God control the weather? What does the Bible say? Are there biblical prophecies for weather blessings and weather curses?
This is the second part of a multi-part series going through the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this sermon Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of three chapters (4,5,6) of Ecclesiastes. He discusses envy, pride, and vanity. …
Gold is so valuable it is called a precious metal. What nation has the most of it? Is there an area of nations with more? Will gold last longer than the USA dollar? Are there properties about the Beast and/or the Antichrist in the Bible that show
Dr. Bob Thiel’s purpose for this book is to explore what the Bible truly reveals about God—clarifying profound truths and unveiling mysteries. Some revelations may surprise, even challenge, but they invite us to ‘prove all things’ and cultivate a love for truth.
Can your life be a waste? "Vanity of vanities" says the Preacher. Who wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes? When was it written? …
Is heaven the reward of the saved? What does the Bible teach saints will inherit? What was Abram (Abraham) promised? What did Jesus teach the meek would inherit in the 'Sermon on the Mount'? What did early Christians teach and believe about this?
Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) have been in the US food supply for over 20 years. Are they safe? Which ten GMO plants are now widely commercially available? What about laboratory-grown 'meat?