COG Messenger

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Why did God command the Israelites to dwell in booths? What spiritual lessons can we learn from their example?

Feast of Tabernacles 2016 - God Subdues the Nations by Rod Reynolds

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The Law of Moses -- What is it? Must it be kept?

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Have you learned the art of forgiveness?

Although under the New Covenant animal sacrifices are no longer required, we can learn much from certain spiritual principles underlying the sacrifices offered under the Old Covenant Levitical system. Spiritual principles related to the peace offerings can be profitably applied to the worship of the true God now and into the future.

Jesus said we are to seek first the kingdom of God. If we are to seek first "the kingdom of God," should we not understand clearly what the kingdom of God is? Is it in your heart? Is it going to heaven? Or is it something more real and tangible than you might have imagined. What does the Bible reveal about the "mystery" of the kingdom of God?

Repentance according to Scripture is necessary for salvation. Genuine repentance from a Scriptural standpoint is not just remorse, although it includes that, but a change in the way you think, and behave, and are – to a different way – to become a different person. Repentance from sin is a "change of mind [that] involves both a turning from sin and a turning to God" (Vine's Expository Dictionary).

How can you determine who is a true messenger of God

Learn how requirements under the Levitical system reveal spiritual principles relating to salvation and one's relationship with God.

What can we learn about fatherhood from God our Father?

Who are the Nicolaitans of Revelation?

Through many examples, types and symbols, the Old Testament of the Bible points to the reality of the coming Kingdom of God. It was what motivated and inspired the patriarchs and matriarchs of old, and should us as well.

Godly love is not just warm feelings or emotions, it's how you live your life. It's what a Christian does.

Is there a real purpose to life? It's a "mystery" few understand. Yet, the answer straight from the Bible is clear, and you may find it surprising.

Choose the right goal and achieve it.

The time from the Feast of Trumpets through the Feast of Atonement is ten days, which pictures a period of God's judgment and also repentance toward God for mankind to occur in conjunction with the end of this age and the beginning of a new age under the reign of Jesus Christ on the earth.

Words relating to cleanliness or it's opposite, uncleanness, are found hundreds of times throughout the Scriptures. Cleanliness, then, is a concept very important to God, and integral to the life of a Christian. Photo by Michael Chen, "Self Reflection": https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikechen-metalman/4940374436/ used under: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

Far from being just a warm feeling in one's heart, genuine Godly love is specifically defined in how it is to be fulfilled from a practical standpoint, both as it is directed towards loving God and loving one's neighbors. Much of the Bible is directed at instructing us in how to apply these precepts, and informing us with regard to how they have been perverted, subverted and rejected among human b...

Does God promise a life in this age free of suffering for the faithful? God promises blessings for obedience to his word, but why is the life of a Christian also challenging, and often one of trials and suffering?

God has used history and religious symbolism to weave a pattern of spiritual instruction for us to learn. Learn about the Passover and some of its multi-faceted symbolism and spiritual lessons.

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In the Bible are found many names and titles for God. The faithful who abide in God's word are called by his name (Jeremiah 15:16). Learn about some of the names of God and their meaning, and some of the implications those names have with regard to one's relationship with God.