God’s unfolding master plan is visible through the seven annual festivals that represent His salvation plan for humanity. These festivals remind us of our journey to become spirit-born members of His divine family. The Passover marks the start of this plan, reminding us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins. Following forgiveness, we cleanse our lives of sin, symbolized by the Feast of Unleavened Bread….
Story Tag: Plan of God
Five Doctrines Which Identify God’s Church – Gary L Alexander hwalibrary.com
Steven Orchard
1 year ago in The Church
The linked Good News article from 1974 summarizes five key doctrines that are unique to the Church of God, as distinguished from counterfeit teachings of so-called Christianity. They are helpful reminders of the core defining doctrines of the true Body of Christ. PLAN OF GOD The weekly Sabbath and annual Holy Days describe God’s plan for humankind through seven steps and three annual seasons. The…
Is Your Time Running Out? – Daniel Tompsett vision.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years 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 before death and the fires of hell overtake them. Are Christians mandated to convert the whole world now? So much effort is done to that end: missionary activity, evangelical outreach,…
The Greatest Story Never Told – Jim Franks lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Holy Days
Christian norms dictate a passive if not negative view of God’s festivals. Days kept by Jesus and the New Testament Christians that followed His example. One consequence to these modern views is the loss of this powerful and true story that these days layout. Complete with setting, plot, hero or main characters, conflict, point of view, overall theme, and conclusion this story contains the answers…
The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Second Coming, Day of the Lord, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
As depicted in Revelation, with seven trumpet blasts, the Feast of Trumpets represents the actual return of Jesus Christ to this earth – establishing the Kingdom of God! With Old Testament prophetic ideas like a conquering Messiah from the Davidic line ruling with power and authority, this second return has been anticipated since Christ’s resurrection. Being that trumpets are perfect for attracting attention, the exciting…