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God made promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. These promises included physical blessings to specific peoples, or nations. Understanding how these promises have been and are being fulfilled is an important key to understanding Bible prophecy in our age.

The tithing system outlined in the Bible provides a framework ordained by God for honoring him and providing for his work, keeping his festivals, and helping the poor. In this sermon are explained details regarding the Biblical tithing system.

In the second sermon in his series, pastor Rod Reynolds continues his discussion on the meaning of “born again” as the term is used in scripture.

When we see the term “born again” in the Bible, how are we to understand it? There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about this term. In the first of three parts in this series, pastor Rod Reynolds discusses in detail what it means to be born again.

In Part 6 of his sermon series on the history of apostasy, pastor Rod Reynolds discusses the specific history of the keeping of the Passover among Christians in the centuries following the New Testament era. The controversy over the Passover lasted for centuries, and this sermon details its fascinating history.

Apostasy is a subject largely neglected in most churches, and usually when it is discussed, it is not addressed accurately or with full understanding. In Part 5 of his sermon series, pastor Rod Reynolds discusses the apostasies that occurred in the early church during the time of the apostles and immediately following that era.

Apostasy is a theme that is found throughout the Bible. So, to understand the Bible, you must understand the history of apostasy and rebellion against the Creator. Humanity has been in a state of rebellion against God since the time of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. In Part 2 of this series, pastor Rod Reynolds picks up the thread of the history of apostasy starting with the apostasy of Israe...

There is a God in Heaven who has blessed us as a nation. We've enjoyed unprecedented wealth, conveniences and power over the past 200+ years; blessings of produce, crops, and livestock - all dependent on favorable weather. Nations that suffer prolonged periods of drought, a succession of devastating floods, weather that is unseasonably cool for too long, or widespread disruptive weather events suc...

Does God want to keep people ignorant? No! In fact, God is the source of all true knowledge, and he wants to share his knowledge with us. In this message God is revealed as the Giver of knowledge.

https://www.cogmessenger.org/ There are many facets to what is pictured by the Feast of Trumpets. Very prominent in what is pictured by that day is that God is a judge - that Jesus Christ, when He returns to the earth is returning in judgement. In this sermon, Pastor Rod Reynolds discusses some of the prophecies concerning Christ’s judgement on the earth, and the principles relating to the manner...

Will the wicked really be tormented forever in hell? In this sermon, pastor Rod Reynolds examines in detail passages in the book of Revelation that have traditionally been used to establish the common belief in a never-ending hellfire reserved for punishment of the wicked. To understand what the Bible says about hell, we must carefully study the context of the scriptures in question.

Sermon by Rod Reynolds . . . In this sermon, Rod Reynolds explores why it is that so many people do not understand the Bible. This sermon also explains some vital keys in unlocking God’s Word so you can understand it better. The Bible is the most widely circulated book in the world. Well over 2 billion copies of the Bible have been printed and distributed worldwide. Almost every household in much...

Though the most widely distributed book in history according to guinnessworldrecords.com, its teachings are properly understood by, relatively speaking, only a handful of people. Many specific truths are revealed in the Bible, that are themselves mysteries, even though they are explained clearly in the Bible. Is there a key -- or keys -- which will unlock the mysteries of the Bible?

In this sermon, Rod Reynolds shows that the Spirit of God is the power by which God’s spiritual creation is being formed and perfected in the Church. The Holy Spirit is a spirit of power, but do we understand how powerful God really is? God is a Workman, a Builder, a Creator and the power by which He is perfecting His creation is His Spirit.

To whom does the New Covenant apply? What is required to be a party to the New Covenant? Can it be broken? And how long is it to be in effect? Important questions regarding our relationship with God. . . Photo by Don McCullough, "Connection" https://www.flickr.com/photos/69214385@N04/16057767366/in/photolist-qsYfN3-fhLtYg-h6MJDc-nnSgNv released under a CC cc-by-nc license: https://creativecommons....

Jesus Christ, Paul and others warned that as the end of this age approaches lawlessness would grow worse, although the world has been generally lawless since the beginning of human history. It's important to learn what the Bible says about lawlessness, and how God hates it, and how we must strive to overcome it in our own flesh with God's help.

The Bible makes it clear that doctrine is a key factor as far as salvation is concerned. How is sound doctrine discerned, and how are doctrinal disputes to be handled, according to Scripture?

When God entered into the Old Covenant with Israel at Mt. Sinai he told them that if they would obey his voice, his commandments, they would be to him "a kingdom of priests and a holy nation" (Exodus 19:6). They agreed to the terms of the covenant, saying "All that the Lord has spoken we will do" (Exodus 19:8). But the Old Covenant failed, and a new covenant was to be established to fulfill the pl...

Sermon by Rod Reynolds How the Passover has been observed under the Old Covenant and under the New Covenant

How does the idea of a covenant relate to God's plan of salvation? Why did God make a covenant with Abraham, and one with Israel? Is the New Covenant a repudiation of the previous covenants, and the laws which were a part of them? Questions vital to spiritual understanding that are answered in this message . . . . . . Photo by Don McCullough, "Connection" https://www.flickr.com/photos/69214385@N04...

In our series on the two covenants, we have reached the point of asking, and finding the Biblical answer to, the questions of what was the problem with the Old Covenant that it had to be replaced? It's not what most have assumed, or been taught by the purveyors of false doctrine. Was spiritual conversion required under the Old Covenant? Was it Possible? These are key questions, the answers of whic...

In this message we explore in some detail three major reasons for the giving of the Old Covenant, and how they relate to the New Covenant, and to lessons that relate directly to us and our relationship with God. . . . . . . Photo by Don McCullough, "Connection" https://www.flickr.com/photos/69214385@N04/16057767366/in/photolist-qsYfN3-fhLtYg-h6MJDc-nnSgNv released under a CC cc-by-nc license: http...

Why was the Old Covenant given to Israel? And why at the time that it was given? The Bible contains the answers, and also tells us how the Old Covenant given to Israel relates to the New Covenant, and God's plan of salvation for mankind. Video: https://youtu.be/TsQbNUMVuZ8 . . . . . . Photo by Don McCullough, "Connection" https://www.flickr.com/photos/69214385@N04/16057767366/in/photolist-qsYfN3-f...

In the world of professing Christianity exists mass confusion regarding God's laws -- his commandments, and how they relate to salvation, eternal life in the Kingdom and family of God. Part 1 of this series is an introduction to vital understanding relating to God's plan of salvation, and how the covenants relate to one another and to you and your future. Photo by Don McCullough, "Connection" http...

What does the Bible tell us about the second coming of Jesus Christ? How is it, as Scripture says, that "every eye will see him" when He comes? How will the nations react? Photo by Jeremy Brooks, "With Nothing To Hold On To" https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybrooks/3438759770/ released under a CC cc-by-nc 2.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/