To embrace Christ’s teachings and attain the Kingdom, we must shift our thinking. He declared, “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matthew 11:12). This may seem at odds …
Story Category: Kingdom
Why Christ Used Parables cogiw.org
Ryan Welsh
4 months ago in Gospel Message
In this article, the author discusses the notion of Jesus speaking in parables and why most people were prevented from understanding their meaning. Contrary to the common belief that parables were used to make the …
“He Gets Us” . . . But Do We Get Him? – Kendrick Diaz lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
9 months ago in Gospel Message
This article discusses the recently launched “He Gets Us” ad campaign. The stated goal of this campaign is to reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible. Unfortunately, the approach that is often taken by …
Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom – David Grabbe cgg.org
Steven Orchard
11 months ago in Kingdom
The word gospel means “good news,” but conflicting ideas exist about what that is. Most consider it simply to be that Jesus died for the sins of humanity, which is indeed good news. But the …
What is the Kingdom of God? – Staff thebiblesaysthat.com
Steven Orchard
1 year ago in Gospel Message, Restoration, Plan of Salvation, Millennium, Kingdom, Feast of Tabernacles
Christ will return to establish the Kingdom of God and unprecedented peace and prosperity on planet Earth (Isaiah 11:6-9). Christ will rule that Kingdom, assisted by a corps of “Kings and Priests” (Revelation 5:10, 20:6) …
Rending the Heart – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Plan of Salvation
As the divide in this country grows ever greater, Americans look to those that govern to push this or that legislative action to solve the evil that has become so prominent in our daily lives. …
Is Your Time Running Out? – Daniel Tompsett vision.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Plan of Salvation
…Many Christians view salvation as an epic battle for the souls of this world. A fight that they have joined, between God and Satan, to get as many people to confess the name of Jesus
Mankind’s Inheritance – Michael Kelley ucg.org
Steven Orchard
2 years ago in God Family, Plan of Salvation
The Bible teaches that God is in the process of expanding the divine family. God the Father and the Son are reproducing Themselves in the form of perhaps billions of spirit beings, who will be …
The Time That Matters – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Plan of Salvation
Does it matter to God how we spend our time – the decisions we make, the lives we lead, the paths we choose to follow? Analyzing scripture and the time dedicated to specific events would …
Where Is God? – Jim Servidio lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Gospel Message
Why does God stay hidden from mankind? This is a question that many have asked. The answer can be surprising and enlightening. In short, we hide ourselves from God through our sins. Our sinful nature …
“The Kingdom of God: An Earth Transformed” lifehopeandtruth.com
Marshall Stiver
3 years ago in Gospel Message, Restoration, Millennium, Kingdom, Plan of Salvation, Feast of Tabernacles
This earth will soon be transformed! Do you know the means by which that will happen? The transformation will be directed by Jesus Christ upon His return to this earth. There are many biblical prophecies …
God’s 7,000-Year Plan – Wyatt Ciesielka lcg.org
Karrie Orchard
3 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Physical World
There is ample proof that the universe is billions of years old, however, this does not preclude God’s 7,000 year plan for humanity. These widely varying ideas about the history of the universe can be …
Drunk With Blood, Part One: The Proper Context sabbaththoughts.com
Julie Modad
3 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Human Beings
Skeptics of the Bible often accuse God of being inconsistent, cruel or unjust. Is He a God of love, or a God wielding harsh punishments sometimes on large swaths of people? The argument stems from …
Drunk With Blood, Part Two: Understanding Love sabbaththoughts.com
Julie Modad
3 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Human Beings
In Part Two of this series, we learn that Godly love makes a clear distinction between right and wrong, good and evil—and what’s more, it refuses to condone or approve of anything wrong or evil. …
Drunk With Blood, Part Three: Beyond Justice sabbaththoughts.com
Julie Modad
3 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Human Beings
We know that sin, unchecked and unchallenged, spreads like a disease. We know that God’s decision to put an end to corruption is just, fair, and ultimately an act of love from a patient God …
God’s Days of Worship ucg.org
Julie Modad
3 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Holy Days, Weekly Sabbath
God has given us seven annual festivals, or feasts, on which to worship and honor Him. By observing them according to His instruction, we can understand His ultimate plan for humanity. It starts with the …
The Gospel in the Old Testament – Matt King thefatherscall.org
Brian Orchard
3 years ago in Gospel Message
The gospel message is found throughout the Old Testament. Christ’s role as Redeemer and Savior is at its heart, along with the major themes of restoration and reconciliation. The gospel connects the Old and New …
Called & Chosen – John Foster lifehopeandtruth.com
Steven Orchard
3 years ago in Gospel Message, Plan of Salvation
Christ welcomed all those who thirst or are heavy laden to come to Him. However, He knew that not just anyone could do so. The natural human mind, unaided, does not comprehend God’s mind. It …
Faith to Face Our Trials – Pat Higgins cgg.org
David Grabbe
3 years ago in God, Grace, Plan of Salvation
Life sometimes seems to be one trial after another. However, God has revealed an astounding facet of our relationship with Him that should give us the faith to soldier on despite our many trials. On …
Why is the Gospel ‘Good News’? truegospel.org
Steven Orchard
3 years ago in Law, Kingdom, Repentance
People like the gospel “about” Christ, which is principally concerned with the forgiveness available through Christ’s sacrifice. While true, this version is incomplete and impotent. The gospel Christ preached was about God’s Kingdom – including …