The Gospel of Christ-TGOC

From our Awesome God series

‘Christians must contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints,’ Jude verse number three. Welcome to our study of the book of Jude. Jude is an aggressive, militant approach to standing up for the truth of God's word. In a world that is so liberal in its thinking, in a world that has gone so far away from the Bible, Christians are to be reminded to stand up and be c...

The Apostle John said, "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." 3 John 4. Welcome to our study of the books of 2 and 3 John, all about "Walking in The Truth." In 1 John, John was talking all about walking in the light because God is light and walking in love because God is love. 2 and 3 John compliments that idea by teaching us to walk in truth because God Himself is th...

"He who does not love, does not know God for God is love," 1 John 4:8. Welcome to our second part in the study of 1 John. In this lesson, we're thinking about God as the source of love, and how Christians must walk in and live that type of love in their life every day. As we think about this powerful and encouraging message: God is love-that ought to lift our spirits to know the type of God we ser...

“God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5. Welcome to our study of the book of 1 John. The book of 1 John is a very encouraging book in the New Testament. 1 John is one of my personal favorite books in that its message is encouraging and uplifting, and it reminds Christians how we ought to live and how we ought to walk. The book breaks down very naturally into three categories ba...

The Holy Spirit has always existed and has always been active in our world. This lesson explores His role in the period of the Old Testament. Part 1

Are you ready for the rapture? What does the Bible say about the rapture? It's a very popular subject. Many novels, Christian novels even, have been written about it. A lot that you see on various television shows will picture the rapture. Is this found in the Bible? Is it something that the New Testament Christian needs to be concerned about? (The full transcript is available in the "Download Doc...

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Col. 3:17). Welcome to our study of answering denominational doctrines. In this series of lessons, we have been examining the doctrines of various religious groups under the scrutiny of Scripture. Today we will be examining the Presbyterian Church to see if its doctrines and teachi...

Jesus said, “I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Mt. 16:18). Welcome to our study on answering denominational doctrines. In this series of lessons, we are taking the Scriptures and examining the doctrines of various religious groups for the purpose of seeing if they follow and hold up to the teaching of the Bible. Today we are discussing the Pentecostal re...

“There are many members, yet one body” (1 Cor. 12:20). Welcome to our study on answering denominational doctrines. Our desire in this series is to look at the various backgrounds and teachings of religious groups that exist today in order to examine them based on the Scriptures. Are any of those groups the church about which we read in the New Testament? Do their doctrines conform to the teachings...

Jesus prayed that “they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me“ (Jn. 17:21). Welcome to our study of answering denominational doctrines. In this series of lessons we are taking various doctrines and teachings of religious groups in the world today, and we are examining them under the scrutiny of God’s Wo...

The Scripture says, “But the truth and sell it not” (Prov. 23:23). There is a high premium placed on the truth of God in the Scriptures because of its power to make us free from sin (Jn. 8:32). No matter what the cost is to us, we must make sure that we have the truth, and that we are living by it. In this series of lessons, we have been looking at various doctrines of men and comparing those with...

“Is there any word from the Lord?” Jeremiah 37:17 Jesus taught us very clearly that He is the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, Hebrews 5:8-9. In answering denominational doctrine in this series, we’re looking at the second part of a lesson examining the Baptist denomination. (The full transcript is available in the "Download Document" button above.)

Jesus said, “I will build my church,” Matthew 16:18. Welcome to our study of answering denominational doctrine. Today were going to be considering the Baptist denomination. (The full transcript is available in the "Download Document" button above.)

Does the Holy Spirit indwell a Christian? There are many guesses and assertions taught in the religious world. But what does the Bible specifically say about it?

The book of Exodus in the Old Testament stands are one of the most important books in the Bible. It lays the foundation for many key concepts. Join Robert as he reveals the value of this treasured book.

Over the years, cremation has found much more acceptance in American culture. As a result, more and more people are asking questions about it. Is it acceptable to God? Will it affect our resurrection? What does the Bible actually say about it?

There are many confusing ideas in the religious world about what constitutes a denomination. Much of it is an honest ignorance of what the Bible teaches about it. We understand that it may be a confusing issue, but the truth is available for anyone willing to engage the problem. To further help make the truth more plain, Robert gets looks at a common accusation against the church of Christ. Is it...

Many "non-denominational" churches have sprung up over the last few decades, and the trend is still growing. People are growing weary of the concept of denominations. It's a calling that the churches of Christ have heeded for about two thousand years. We admire and applaud the effort to have unity. Many churches call themselves Bible Churches, and it is important to understand what that term means...

Are you a part of a denomination? What denominations existed during the time of the early church? How did they come about? Does it really matter if people are a part of one?

What is a tithe and how did that term come about? Are Christians required to tithe? The answer might surprise you as Robert searches the Scriptures on this topic.

Repentance is an importance concept in Christianity, but it seems that many people may be missing some important aspects of the definition. What does it mean to repent? Are you sure that you have done it?

It's Father's Day! Christian fathers make the best fathers in the world! That is because of what the Bible teaches them to be. Let's look at what the Bible says makes a good father!