During Jesus Christ’s lifetime, two methods existed to determine the Passover: one by the people in their homes on Abib 14’s evening and the other by Temple priests on Abib 14’s late afternoon. The Gospels portray Jesus and His disciples observing the Passover in a private home at the onset of Abib 14, known as “the Last Supper.” However, some Gospel verses seem to conflict…
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God’s Purpose for Mankind – Herbert W Armstrong cogiw.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Weekly Sabbath
Most people don’t understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ and living in accordance with it. There are many misconceptions and deviations from the true teachings and the Gospel of Jesus. Jesus stated in John 5:43, He came in His Father’s name, that He was sent by God. There are challenges and troubles in the world and Jesus was sent to reveal God’s plan for His…
Why Christ Used Parables cogiw.org
Ryan Welsh
2 years 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 message clearer, scriptures indicate that Jesus used parables to obscure the meaning from the majority of mankind. (Matthew 13:10-13 and Mark 4:11-12) Jesus revealed that His disciples – those the…
Knowing – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years ago in Passover
Throughout Christ’s life He had a single motivating drive and purpose. John summed up that purpose toward the end of his gospel when he said “Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God…” (John 13:3) Christ was focused on that pivotal event that would make available an incredible choice…
“He Gets Us” . . . But Do We Get Him? – Kendrick Diaz lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
2 years 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 these campaigns is to highlight specific traits of Jesus while ignoring the sum total of why He actually came. A watered down version of the Man. This contextually lacking and…
Rending the Heart – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years 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. With the slew of heart rending shootings that have plagued this country for example, we hear comments from our officials like “We need laws to restrict access to guns” or…
“Cults” and Real Christianity! – Dexter B. Wakefield thebiblesaysthat.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Gospel, Cult
To be labeled “cultish” today carries a similar stigma as being labeled a “heretic” in the third and fourth century…minus the horrific torture and death. These terrifying labels purposefully sway many from questioning mainstream orthodoxy. Rightly so especially for those living under the fear of torture and death. In today’s world, to be thought of as “part of a cult” or “cultish” carries an extreme…
Mankind’s Inheritance – Michael Kelley ucg.org
Steven Orchard
3 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 like Them, sharing Their level of existence: “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters” (2 Corinthians 6:18) This is a radically different…
Where Is God? – Jim Servidio lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
4 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 separates us from God. He spoke face to face with Adam and Eve until they sinned. That sin caused the breach in their relationship followed by Adam and Eve hiding…
The Gospel in the Old Testament – Matt King thefatherscall.org
Brian Orchard
4 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 Testaments. We know that at some point in the past, the whole creation existed in a state of peace and harmony. This peace was disrupted by the rebellion of the…
We Shall Be God – John Ritenbaugh cgg.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in God Family
The first half of this Bible Study (offered in both audio and transcript format) concerns what happens after death; namely, that there is no immortal soul – we die once and are resurrected once. The second half concerns what happens after that; namely, eternal existence as a full-fledged God-being. This notion is considered blasphemous by some because it ultimately puts us on the same footing…
Why is the Gospel ‘Good News’? truegospel.org
Steven Orchard
4 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 obedience to His standard of conduct. This is disturbing to many because it contradicts their traditions and ideas, and requires not just belief but also change. Christ announced that He…