Asia Minor and Early Apostolic Succession

According to the words of Jesus and the Apostle Paul, was it possible for one city to be the continuous headquarters of the true Christian church for centuries? Where did Hippolytus of Rome and 'Fox's Book of Martyrs' say that the original apostles went? What about Europe, the British Isles India, China, Malaysia, Egypt, Africa, Iran, Antioch, and Asia Minor? Where were most of the books of the New Testament written to or from? Where did the last of the twelve apostles die? What were some of the early apostolic teachings that many changed? What about the change to Sunday? Were Gentiles keeping the Sabbath in the late second century? What about Passover on the 14th? …

Early Church: Jerusalem, Rome, and Apostolic Teachings

The original Christian church was founded in Jerusalem in the 2nd chapter of the Book of Acts. Could the faithful have been warned to flee to Pella before Emperor Vespasian had General Titus begin a siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.? Who were the Church of God leaders in Jerusalem? If they were faithful, what are some of their doctrines that most professing Christians do not hold to? What caused the split in Jerusalem c. 135? What did Emperor Hadrian decree about Aelia Capitolina? Did most who professed Christianity accept compromise so they could stay, whereas a persecuted minority of faithful had to flee to another land? Were there Christians in Rome prior to the Apostles Peter and Paul? …

Philippians 3-4: Faith, Love, and Polycarp

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church of God in Philippi. In this second-part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the last two chapters of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. He also includes a lot of commentary by the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God related to the third chapter. Topics covered include love, grace, mediation, church leadership, early knowledge of the Sabbath, the Ten Commandments, Protestant errors of salvation, gifts of the …

Unleavened Bread 2024

Steve Dupuie gives a message for the Seventh (and Last) Day of Unleavened Bread. He discusses leaven as a symbol for sin and the need for Christians to leave spiritual Egypt like the children of Israel left physical Egypt. He also discusses Jesus, Him spending time in Egypt, and His betrayal. The resurrection is also a topic he discusses.

Holy Day Offertory: Days of Unleavened Bread

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 God promise blessings to those who give? Should the church support ministerial travel according to the Apostle Paul? What about the church using funds to support the poor, widows, and the hungry? Is the Continuing Church of God also using funds to expand the number …

Philippians 1-2: God Will Not Give Up On You

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church of God in Philippi. In this first-part of a two-part sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the first two chapters of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians. He also includes a lot of commentary by the late Pastor General of the old Worldwide Church of God about these chapters. Topics covered include love, grace, church governance, the fact that God will not give up on you if you do not give up, falling away, grumblers, Timothy, Protestant errors of salvation, the gospel of the kingdom of God, who owns tithes, building character, why people die when they do, …

Faithful Christians Keep the Days of Unleavened Bread

Are Christians supposed to keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? If so, why? Are there numerous analogies between leaven, hypocrisy, and sin? Did early Christians keep the Days of Unleavened Bread? Do Greco-Roman Catholic, as well as Protestant, scholars agree that early Christians kept these days for centuries? Do sin and leaven puff up? Is that like Satan and his pride? What about sin vs. righteousness? How can you overcome sin and other problems you face? Should you resist the devil and ask for Jesus to help and strengthen you? …

Night to Be Observed

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 also gives some of the Old and New Testament prophetic ramifications of this event. How the NTBO is typically observed is also covered. The animation also includes a chart of scriptures and biblical dates to determine when that NTBO actually is. Furthermore, the animation provides information from …