Jesus for Prophecy Skeptics

Should non-believers accept Jesus as the Messiah? Should prophecy be important? Since "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Revelation 19:10), are there prophecies Jesus made that were fulfilled outside of scripture that prove Jesus was the Messiah? Are there numerous writings from esteemed Jewish rabbis and scholars that point to the Messiah coming when Jesus came? Does the Book of Daniel and portions of the Babylonian Talmud point to Jesus being the Messiah? …

Jesus for Jews?

Since there are at least 200 scriptures in the Hebrew Bible that Jesus fulfilled, why do most Jews not accept Jesus as the prophesied Messiah? Is the claim in the 'Jewish Encyclopedia of 1906' that "there appears to be no evidence of any Jewish conception of a Messiah suffering through and for his people" true or misleading? What do Jewish writings, including those in the Babylonian Talmud (Mishnah and Gemara) and various Targums reveal? What about the Dead Sea Scrolls? Was the timing of Jesus' arrival and death consistent with any Jewish writings or records? Do any Jewish writings point to Jesus miraculously …

Last Great Day: God is Love

This was a message for the biblical holy day the Jews call Shemini Azeret, but those in the Churches of God normally refer to as the Last Great Day. In i …t Dr. Thiel explains that the all knowing, all wise, all powerful God of love, does have a plan of salvation that will result in nearly all being saved. He cites scriptures as well as historical writings to show that this is a biblical concept. Will God truly offer salvation to all?

Doubt

Many have doubted God. Eve and Sarah had doubts. Even Jesus' disciples had doubts. Can doubt be a lack of faith? Is faith a feeling? Should we bring our doubts to God in prayer? Chad Branton addresses these issues in this sermonette.

Why Eternal Life?

Do humans possess immortal souls? What does the Bible teach? What about early Christians? Is death like sleep? Will the wicked be annihilated and burned up? What is God's eternal plan for the resurrected? What about the 'beatific vision'? Will eternity be boring? Does God have a specific purpose for you and a place for YOU? May you be one who will give …

When Does the 6000 Years End? 2031? 2035?

Jews, Christians, and Greco-Roman Catholics have taught that just like God re-created the Earth in six days, then rested on the Sabbath, that He also has a similar plan for humanity. Yet, instead of six literal days, followed by another literal day, that this is 6,000 years, followed by a 1,000 year millennium. Could God have a 6000/7000 year plan? If we are in "the last days," when might the last days have began? According to Jews, there was to be a …

The Millennial Kingdom of God

Did Jesus proclaim the gospel of the Kingdom of God? Does the Bible teach a millennial reign? Are resurrected saints to be kings and priests and rule with Christ during the thousand year period known as the millennium? Is this world Satan's world according to the Bible and Herbert W. Armstrong? What about Satan during the millennium? Will the world be productive? Will there be peace and prosperity? Is all the world to receive a witness of the coming Kingdom of God? …

Behind the Work 2023: Using Radio

A lot has been going on related to the use of radio in the Continuing Church of God. This message discusses the use of radio to reach the world. It features presenters from North America, the South Pacific, and Africa. Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel also mention the commercial networks that the Continuing Church of God is using as well as two shortwave platforms and online radio. Censorship issues are also discussed.