2023 Messages

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Mp3 2023-01-28 Sabbath Message 071145120 Mp3 2023-01-22 New Moon Message 011145120 Mp3 2023-01-21 Sabbath Message 301045120 Mp3 2023-01-14 Sabbath Message 231045120 Mp3 2023-01-14 Sabbath Message 161045120

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The Soul

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The Soul doctrine is an inherently rebellious proposition that says that man shall not surely die. In general, the religious systems of the world assert that the soul is eternal. The biblical position on the soul was altered by syncretism within the early Church, as we see examined in this paper.

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On the Words: Monogenes Theos in Scripture and Tradition (No. B4)

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This extremely important dissertation on the text in John 1:18 has been suppressed for many years because it does not support mainstream theology. The preface explains the background to the work and the earlier examination by Dr. Tregelles. The reworking of the Nicene Creed by the Constantinopolitan conference of 381 CE is obvious from the discussion.

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On Hymns in Christian Worship (No. 247)

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The work is a commentary on the Preface to Joseph Stennett’s Hymns for the Lord’s Supper. It examines the history of the use of hymns in the English-speaking Sabbath-keeping Churches and the biblical base of hymn singing not only in the Lord’s Supper but also in its general application. It shows the insidious infiltration of our early systems of Sabbath-keeping worship and theology by false doctrine.

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Offering (No. 275)

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Deuteronomy 16:16: 'Three times a year all your males shall appear before the LORD your God at the place which he will choose: at the feast of unleavened bread, at the feast of weeks, and at the feast of booths. They shall not appear before the LORD empty-handed."

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Law and the Tenth Commandment (No. 263)

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It is written: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. This paper explains the entire structure of the Law of God, as applied to its Commandment as explained by the prophets and the Testament in compliance with the reading of the Law in the Sabbath years.

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FAQs on Ezekiel Chapters 36-48 and the Sanctification of the Temple (No. 292)

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The text in Ezekiel 36-48 is a prophecy for future days and covers the millennial system under Jesus Christ. The entire world will do what Ezekiel says is to be done in the millennial system at Christ’s return. The instructions there are reiterations of the Law of God and, except for the implementation of the sacrifices, are binding on the Christian Church today in its application of the Law of God.

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Commentary on the Koran: Surah 4 (No. Q04)

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Surah 4 follows on from Surah 3 which deals with the organisation of the priesthood. This text is termed Women as it deals with the rights of the families that were identified after the Battle of Mt. Uhud for the widows and orphans after the Battle of Mt. Uhud and then deals with their positions as the human families who are then part of the Bride of Christ.

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Commentary on the Koran: Surah 3 (No. Q03)

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As we have seen Q2 takes the symbol of the Ruddy heifer and takes it on to the Glowing or Golden Heifer as Christ in the purification of the Temple of God. There Christ becomes High Priest of Melchisedek. Q3 takes the priesthood on from the Family of Imram as Mariam the firstborn consecrated as prophetess and with Aaron and Moses on through the prophets to Christ and the Apostles as the Temple of God through to the last days with the priesthood of Melchisedek.

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FAQs in Islam

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1: The Prophet termed Muhammad Q1. What is the correct name of the Prophet to the Arabians? By the sixth century the Sabbatarian Church of God in the East spread from…

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The Koran on the Bible, the Law, and the Covenant

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The Koran has a very definite message concerning the Bible or Scripture and the Law and the Covenant. The Koran confirms the message of the Bible and the Law and the Testimony and the Covenant of God. No professing Muslim can be of the Faith without adherence to Scripture and the Law of God within the baptism and the body of the Church of God.

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Commentary on the Koran

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The Koran or Qur’an is an important work that is the Holy Testament of approximately one billion people. Few understand its original message and intent. It is correctly a commentary on the Bible by the Unitarian Sabbatarians in Arabia in the seventh century of the Current Era. This work explains its theology and its message. The Introduction explains the logical basis behind the faith and the language used in the Koran.

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The Name of God in Islam

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Since September 11 2001 there has been an extraordinary amount of misinformation and childish vilification occurring as a result of the approach to history and debate in the United States of America, particularly among its religious systems. The derivation of the name of God is one such example.

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Hebrew and Islamic Calendar Reconciled

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The Islamic calendar has been dysfunctional for centuries and in fact not all that long after the death of the Prophet. Despite attempts to reform it by administrators, the clergy, following a bizarre interpretation of the Surah by the Hadith, have frustrated all attempts at reform or restoration. What is the problem and what is the true answer? Why are Judaism and Islam so wrong and so divergent? The answer lies in understanding the perversion of the true Bible Calendar by both religions. The solution is simple.

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The Juma’ah: Preparing for the Sabbath

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The sixth day of the week, now termed Juma’ah in Islam, has become a holy day in its own right to the neglect of the Sabbath. Judaism has only partly understood it and Trinitarian Christianity ignores it. The preparation for the Sabbath and the Sabbath Day are enshrined in biblical Law and the Koran (Qur’an). What does it mean? What are the Fires on the Sabbath? How are they related to the Day of Congregation or Juma’ah?

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Christ and the KoranI

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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have the same roots in Abraham. The great theologians (e.g. Calvin, Harnack, Brunner) agree that rational theism, Judaism, the Bible, and Islam are Unitarian. Theoretically, the faiths should be able to agree on the God they worship, and work towards a unified world family. Why is that not so? This paper examines similarities and conflicts in history and beliefs. It analyses the God of the Bible and the Koran, the names of God, historical developments, concepts and details of a Messiah, beliefs in a Millennium and resurrections. Many Christians will be surprised with the Arabian Prophet’s teachings in the Koran about the Christ of the Bible.

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VeriChip Corporation

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  VeriChip Corporation Miniaturized, Implantable Identification Technology With Emergency, Healthcare and Security Applications Photographer: Greg Whitesell Medical Device Identification Hundreds of thousands of medical devices are surgically implanted into patients…

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The Nephilim

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The Nephilim are first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 6:4 as the offspring of “the sons of God” and “the daughters of men”. This is a general theme found throughout the ancient world and is not confined to the Bible. This paper examines ancient records, the Titans, the Raksasa of the Ramayana, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Genesis Aprocryphon, the Gibbowrim and Rephaim. Using a variety of reference works, particularly the Companion Bible, conclusions about the Nephilim are drawn.

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Global Warming

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On 18 July 1997, Dr John Heap, the Director of the UK based Scott Polar Research Institute, gave an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) radio news program. He…

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More Melting Glaciers

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Just last December findings presented at the annual gathering of the American Geophysical Union indicated that, contrary to popular belief, sea level changes owing to the thinning West Antarctic Ice…

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New Zealand Glaciers

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Experts stated that New Zealand glaciers were shrinking and one had already disappeared. The larger glaciers had receded by some three kilometres with recent melts reversing a slight regain over…

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Contact CCG™ PO Box 369, WODEN ACT 2606, AUSTRALIA E-mail: CCG Secretary PO Box 1537, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64013-1537 E-mail: CCG Secretary

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LEGAL NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER  PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING: This website is offered to you conditional upon acceptance by you of the terms and conditions set out below…

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Membership

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Frequently Asked Questions on CCG and its membership: 1. We have been studying CCG material and want to know more about CCG. Who or what is CCG? Answer: Christian Churches…

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Statement of Beliefs

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The Statement is a summary of the biblical position as held by the Apostles during the first century. It presents the Bible position in a clear, coherent form. It is comprised of seven chapters covering the Godhead, the Plan of Salvation, Doctrines Concerning Human Responsibility, Doctrine Concerning the Messiah, The Problem of Evil, The Church and The Kingdom of God. There is an introduction which deals with the question of the divergence between modern and ancient Christianity. There is also an Appendix which deals with the development of Trinitarian doctrines.

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Constitution

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CONSTITUTION of the WORLD CONFERENCE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF GOD Article 1   Name This organisation shall be known as the Christian Churches of God and its governing body shall be…

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Statement of Beliefs (No. A1)

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The Statement is a summary of the biblical position as held by the Apostles during the first century. It presents the Bible position in a clear, coherent form. It is comprised of seven chapters covering the Godhead, the Plan of Salvation, Doctrines Concerning Human Responsibility, Doctrine Concerning the Messiah, The Problem of Evil, The Church and The Kingdom of God. There is an introduction which deals with the question of the divergence between modern and ancient Christianity. There is also an Appendix which deals with the development of Trinitarian doctrines.

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Speaker’s Guidelines (No. E1)

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The purpose of these guidelines is to help speakers avoid some of the pitfalls many public speakers fall into. It points out some of the logical steps one should take in order to give a comprehensive and easy to follow message, which is beneficial to his audience and fulfils God’s instructions to give a clear sound, so people can learn and be prepared. (1Cor. 14:8)

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False Prophecy (No. 269)

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In this paper we will deal with the question of false prophecy in the Churches of God over the last two centuries. Over this last period it has become an epidemic. Each of the major churches was founded on and developed false prophecy. These false prophets exploited the credulity of the members who were drawn by a desire to know the truth. In this way, they affected the course of the Churches of God and the lives of millions.

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Elijah? (No. 233)

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This paper examines the proposition that has been put by some churches that Herbert W. Armstrong was Elijah and that his son, Garner Ted Armstrong, or later his successor, Joseph W. Tkach, typified Elisha.

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Forty Years for Repentance (No. 290)

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In the period up until 1972 and then 1975, the Churches of God, especially the Worldwide Church of God and the Jehovah’s Witnesses, declared that the Messiah would come during the wars of the end in 1972-1975. Nothing happened in 1975 and the Messiah did not come. They got it wrong. What was the significance of this time?

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Outline Timetable of the Age (No. 272)

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The age we live in has a finite time scale, a plan and a specific purpose. This timetable gives an overview of what has happened over the period of Bible prophecy leading up to the end of this age. Soon the god of this world will be removed and the new millennial system will commence under Jesus Christ. This work helps us to understand what is happening in that process.

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The Last Thirty Years: the Final Struggle (No. 219)

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The understanding of the events leading up to the coming of Messiah has been the most misused and controversial in history. The problem lies in the failure to deal with all aspects of prophecy. Most constructions have simply been built on faulty theology and do not take into consideration the exact words of the many relevant texts. In this work we put together the texts and the sequence of activities as the Bible says they will unfold. In this way we will see that there is an identifiable period with a number of serious requirements that have to be met. The events prophesied to occur by 2001 are updated and explained here by editor’s notes whilst retaining the original paper.

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Global Warming and Bible Prophecy (No. 218)

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A few years ago people used to speak about Global Warming as though it is a long-term or far-off problem. Many thought it would be 100 years before the water rose 60 centimetres (2 feet). Now there is a groundswell of misinformation about Climate Change for political purposes to achieve social manipulation or “engineering”. Since the original paper we have watched the political misinformation and the media complicity in the fraud continue and grow in intensity. Scientists make mistakes because they are not aware of the historical implications and historical facts about which they write and some are just plain contrary to the rules of logic. The Bible has a lot to say about the climatic conditions in the Last Days. What does it say about Global Warming? Is it all that far off, and what do we have to do about it or what can we do about it? The updated edition has been issued to deal with some of the recent fallacies. The sentiments and comments/interviews of the original have been retained to give a sense of development in the argument.

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Sons of Shem: Part I (No.212A)

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The birthright was passed to Shem, the youngest son of Noah, as priest of God in the order of Melchisedek. The descendants of Shem carried the priesthood down to Abraham and on into the lines of the descendants of Abraham. Shem produced a number of children and from them sprung a number of important nations of the world. The sons of Shem intermingled with the sons of Ham and Japheth, and God’s promises to the world would be fulfilled in that mixing of nations.

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Part V Canaan (No.45E)

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Introduction Canaan is recorded as the fourth son of Ham in the list of nations in Genesis 10 and 1Chronicles 1. The name Canaan or Kena’an means lowland (SHD 3667; also SGD 5477). Genesis 10:6  The sons…

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Part III Mizraim (No. 045C)

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Mizraim was a son of Ham that played a very important role in the history of the world. Our current understanding of his descendants and the time-frame in which they lived is dependent upon a reconstruction of history ordered by Ptolemy II and completed by the Egyptian historian Manetho. This work and the subsequent Appendices will produce a more correct understanding of Egyptian History and its place in the world.

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Part II Cush (No. 045B)

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This paper deals with the illustrious first son of Ham and the dispersion of the Cushites throughout the world. The sons of Cush, including Nimrod, will be studied and the present locations of their descendants revealed from both genetic sampling and linguistic clues. The eventual conversion of Cush is shown in Scripture.

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The Oracles of God

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Some groups follow the rabbinical calendar and its dates for the annual Holy Days of the Bible because Herbert Armstrong decided the Jews have sole authority for the determination of these dates. This decision resulted from his inability to find any basis for the calendar in the Bible and from Paul's reference in Romans to the Jews being the keepers of the "oracles of God", which he assumed included the calendar. This paper examines these "Oracles of God".

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Sacrifice Offering (No. 278)

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The concept of sacrifice and an offering is not understood correctly in the Churches. For many years the Church of God has not kept Pentecost correctly and has not really come to an understanding of what is required in the Feasts and the sacrifices. Man should live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, but that is not happening correctly in many areas in the Churches of God. This paper looks at the concept of what a sacrifice is and what the Feasts are.

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Law and the Fifth Commandment

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It is written: Honour thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. The Fifth Commandment is the first commandment with a promise and forms the basis of the society. It is the first of the sequence of commandments which form the Second Great Commandment namely: To love one’s neighbour as one’s self.

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Law and the Fourth Commandment

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It is written: Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy as the Lord your God commanded you. The Fourth Commandment covers the weekly seventh-day Sabbath, the monthly New Moons, the annual Feasts and Holy Days, the Seven Year Land Sabbaths and the Jubilee system.

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FAQ’s on Ezekiel Chapters 36-48 and the Sanctification of the Temple (No. 292)

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The text in Ezekiel 36-48 is a prophecy for future days and covers the millennial system under Jesus Christ. The entire world will do what Ezekiel says is to be done in the millennial system at Christ’s return. The instructions there are reiterations of the Law of God and, except for the implementation of the sacrifices, are binding on the Christian Church today in its application of the Law of God.

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Commentary on the Koran: Surah 4 (No. Q004)

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Surah 4 follows on from Surah 3 which deals with the organisation of the priesthood. This text is termed Women as it deals with the rights of the families that were identified after the Battle of Mt. Uhud for the widows and orphans after the Battle of Mt. Uhud and then deals with their positions as the human families who are then part of the Bride of Christ.

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Blessings and Curses From Deuteronomy 28 (No. CB068)

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This planet was purposely designed and constructed to flourish under the adherence of God’s Law/order otherwise known as the Covenant of God which to many people’s surprise is still binding. Unless the nations observe the statutes of that Covenant they will continue to receive the curses fixed under that agreement. So what are these blessings and curses and what must we do to begin receiving the blessings expressed in that Covenant?

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David’s Conquest (No. CB93)

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Under David’s rule the nation of Israel prospered as the Lord had promised. They defeated their enemies and the borders of Israel were thus secured. David wanted to build a Temple for the Lord but he was not allowed to do that. However, God did promise David that his house and kingdom would last forever. This paper has been adapted from Chapters 98-102 of The Bible Story Volume IV by Basil Wolverton, published by Ambassador College Press.

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Ways People Attempt to Do Away With the Sacrifice of Messiah (No. CB122)

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In the series on the Temple, Offerings and Sacrifices, Priesthood of Eloah, and Perfect Sacrifice of Messiah we have looked at Eloah’s Laws and Commandments and how to worship Him correctly. In this paper we look at ways that people through the ages have attempted to do away with the sacrifices of Messiah and the Plan of God.

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The Priesthood of Eloah Reorganization Under David (No. CB117)

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In this paper we will focus on how Eloah directed David to provide organization and structure to the priesthood in how they administered their duties for the Temple worship. We will also briefly look at the priesthood when the nation returned from the Babylonian captivity to determine if the nation and priesthood were still following the organization outlined by Eloah through David.

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Islam and the Quran

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Our Dwelling Place (No. 094)

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This paper deals with the fall of humanity from the Garden of Eden. The implications for the Church are examined and the basis of our struggle with Satan is outlined. The dwelling place of Satan in Revelation 2:12-13 is contrasted with the dwelling place of the elect. The division of the creation caused by the fallen Host is shown to be the central problem facing the restoration and the Church. The original representation of God on the Earth was not through the Gentile Church but was of and through Scripture.

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Islam and the Quran

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God Our Saviour (No. 198)

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The identity of the Saviour is often confused among Christians. The Bible seems to identify both God and Christ as Saviour. Does this mean they are the same, as the Trinitarians would have us believe? What is the real explanation?

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Psalm 8

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Psalm 8 is an important text in the prophetic structure and is used in relation to the Messiah and is critical in understanding the Nature of God, the Heavenly Host and their relationship to Messiah and mankind generally.

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Passover Calendar 2023 (A_P2023)

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The 46th Year of the 120th Jubilee begins on 1 Abib or 22 March 2023. The Passover season of the First month is the most important in God's Sacred Calendar. Observing all the Feasts in the correct manner is essential for a continuing relationship with God in the Holy Spirit, and for our progression in the Faith. This schedule outlines the requirements for keeping the full 21 days of Passover. A New Moon and Holy Day Calendar for 2023/24 is appended.

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Statement of Beliefs (No. A1)

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Contents     Introduction                                                                                        Chapter 1.  The Godhead 1.1          God The Father 1.2          Jesus the Son of God 1.3          The Holy Spirit 1.4          The Relationship of the Holy Spirit to Christ and Humanity 1.5          The…

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The Last Pope: Examining Nostradamus and Malachy (No. 288)

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Nostradamus has made some startling prophecies that have come true. He has also made some that have been misunderstood and dismissed incorrectly. The purpose here is to examine and perhaps explain two prophecies he made which have a religious significance and one of which has come true and one of which is due to come into play in the near future. Malachy was a Catholic Archbishop of the twelfth century who wrote an uncanny list of every pope until the end. We will examine them both here. According to Malachy Francis I is the last pope.

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The Law of God (No. F005_L1)

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The Commanded Reading of the Law on the Sabbath year at Tabernacles explaining the structure of Biblical Law and the Prophets is contained in this comprehensive series of papers centred on the Two Great Commandments. Scripturally they are required reading for any professing Bible student.

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Commentary on the Koran: Surah 61 (No. Q061)

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This Surah would be more correctly titled The Ahmad or Holy Spirit or Comforter. The Surah directly refers to the giving of the Torah by Moses and its confirmation by Christ and his prophesying of the coming of the Ahmad or Holy Spirit or Comforter, which the Hadith has misapplied as a name of the Prophet, which it is not, and thus perverted the calling of the faith in Arabia.

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The Plan of Salvation (No. 001A)

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Dr Samuele Bacchiocchi of Andrews University has recently done some research into the Holy Days and come to the conclusion that they have to be kept. This, of course, has always presented a problem for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, as the Atonement symbolism and the judgment of the elect have rested on a premise of Ellen G. White which is flawed. Sam Bacchiocchi is presented with the problem of making sense out of the Holy Days within his SDA cosmological view. This is extremely difficult for the reasons outlined in this paper. Judaism has a similar problem because it does not understand the Messianic advents and the formation of the Church. Thus their understanding of the judgment sequence is also flawed.

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Forgeries and Additions/Mistranslations in the Bible (No. 164F)

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It has been said before that there were several forgeries and mistranslations in certain Bibles. We will list these for our reference and identify what is the correct translation. We will try to deal with these and at least examine the implications of the most important errors or forgeries.

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Commentary on Joshua: Introduction and Part 1 (No. F006)

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This paper deals with the prophetic implications of the fall of Jericho and explains how the sequence of the seven seals and trumpets with the vials of the wrath of God is prefigured in the story of Jericho. The significance of the story of Rahab is shown to prefigure the conversion of the Gentiles and points to Messiah as ruler of the nations.

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Tabernacles 45120

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Tabernacles 45/120 Dear Friends, We all we should be safely at the Feast of Tabernacles 45/120.  This Feast we will deal with the Shepherd of Hermas (B10). This is a straightforward defence…

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Timing of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection (No. 159)

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Conventional Christendom teaches a Friday crucifixion and Sunday resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Historical records show this doctrine was not taught by the Apostles or the early New Testament Church. This paper examines the Scriptures, history, lunar calendar data, and recent research evidence and lets them provide the truth of the timing. Evidence is presented that Christ’s ministry was for two-and-a-half years, not for three-and-a-half years as has sometimes been inferred from some translations of Daniel 9. A detailed analysis of the events during the six days before the Passover is provided. This paper includes new work which shows that the year of the crucifixion was 30 CE rather than 31 CE or 33 CE as many have believed.

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Christ’s Age at Baptism and the Duration of his Ministry (No. 19)

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The year of Christ’s birth has caused a deal of concern over time. It seems to have been deliberately hidden. This is probably so we could not ascertain with absolute certainty the exact year to avoid the celebration of pagan ritual associated with his birth. There are, however, a number of important facts that are linked to his birth and time of baptism.

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The Bible (No. 164)

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Is the Christian Bible the inspired word of an all-powerful, loving God as some people claim, or is it merely a collection of writings of wise men as some others claim? This paper is a response to an enquiry from a guild of the Roman Catholic Church which teaches that the Bible is not the sole rule of faith.

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The Sign of Jonah and the History of the Reconstruction of the Temple (No. 013)

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One of the most misunderstood concepts is that of the Sign of Jonah. This was to be the only sign given for the ministry of Messiah. The sign relates to the reconstruction of the Temple and that of the seventy weeks of years. The sign extends on to and has relevance for our days. The prophecy is still in operation and ends in the near future. The understanding of the correct timing of the reconstruction of the Temple is vital. This paper interrelates the Gospels and Christ’s mission with the Books of Jonah, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai and others.

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War of Hamon-Gog (No. 294)

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In the Last Days God says through the prophet Ezekiel that He will bring a number of nations down to the Middle East and destroy them in the valley of Hamon-Gog. A number of nations descended from Gomer and Meshech and Tubal and Togarmah are named. Who are these people? Where are they now and how and when will they be brought down to Israel to be destroyed?

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Fast of 070145120

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Fast of 7/1/45/120 Dear Friends, Today is the Fast of 7 Abib, 45th year of the 120th Jubilee.  The Churches of God have kept this fast for centuries under Christ…

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The Moon and the New Year (No. 213)

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God told us to determine the New Year from Abib (or Nisan), as the beginning of months. Judaism holds the New Year in Tishri. Both Judaism and the Bible cannot be correct. What is the New Year? Is it a solemn Feast of the Lord? The Bible position on this important day has been deliberately obscured by later rabbinical Judaism to justify their traditions over the Bible and the instructions of God. God has chosen to reveal Himself in this symbolism of the New Moon commencing the New Year, and shows us from that symbolism His relationship with the Church under Messiah.

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Heresy in the Apostolic Church (No. 089)

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This paper deals with the nature of the Colossian and Galatian heresies. It is logically part of the Grace-Law series and deals with the position on the Law according to Paul. The text goes on to develop the position in John’s Churches. The Gnostic doctrines are also discussed. The first-century position on the Messiah of two Advents is also discussed from the Dead Sea Scrolls’ evidence. Paul’s position is shown to be misconstrued by modern orthodoxy. This paper leads into the next paper Distinction in the Law (No. 96) and also to The Works of the Law Text - or MMT (No. 104).

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Consubstantial with the Father (No. 081)

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This paper examines the modern theological understanding regarding the Trinity and the Unitarian nature of rational and biblical Theism. The purposes behind the Trinitarian doctrine of Consubstantiation are examined. The action of the divine nature is examined, and the interaction of God with the Host and humanity is shown to be dependent upon consubstantiation. The creation of the Holy Spirit is discussed, as are the philosophical conflicts arising from Trinitarian doctrines. The Shema of Deuteronomy 6:4 is discussed, as is the way in which God is One.

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Genealogy of the Messiah (No. 119)

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The significance of the genealogy of the Messiah from Adam is explained in this paper. The texts in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 are examined and the apparent contradiction between them and Chronicles is also explained. The correct and true meaning shows that Messiah was indeed sent to save sinners.

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Love and the Structure of the Law (No. 200)

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This paper is concerned with explaining the emanation of the Law from the nature of God. It deals with the structure of the Law in the Two Great Commandments and the Ten Commandments which comprise the two commandments. The Love of God and the Love of Neighbour become the basis for all the other substructure of the Law that subtends from the two and the ten. Hence, on the Two Great Commandments hang all of the Law and the prophets.

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Passover Calendar 2022 (A_P2022)

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The 45th Year of the 120th Jubilee begins on 1 Abib or 1 April 2022. The Passover season of the First month is the most important in God's Sacred Calendar. Observing all the Feasts in the correct manner is essential for a continuing relationship with God in the Holy Spirit, and for our progression in the Faith. This schedule outlines the requirements for keeping the full 21 days of Passover. A New Moon and Holy Day Calendar for 2022/23 is appended.

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Pentecost (No. CB138)

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The two-day Feast of Pentecost falls on the Sabbath and the First day of the week in the Third month of the Sacred Calendar. In this paper we will review how Pentecost is determined, what the day symbolizes and why it is important.

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The Ministry of Reconciliation and Atonement (No. CB140)

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The purpose of the Day of Atonement was to consecrate (or make holy) the Temple and atone for and reconcile the congregation to God on a yearly basis. Therefore, it has a direct relationship to the elect as the spiritual Temple of God. We will review a few basic facts about Atonement and look at the implications of reconciliation now and in the future. Required reading prior to this paper is The Day of Atonement (No. CB99).

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Faith (No. 020)

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The matter of Faith is central to the Bible from the Patriarchs and Prophets, the Gospels and the teaching of the Christ. This paper is issued for the Harmony of the Gospels and the understanding of the Faith, which is central to retention in the Body of Israel as the Kingdom of God.

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Sabbath Message 280943120

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Sabbath Message 28/09/43/120 Dear Friends, This week ahead we will be dealing with Commentaries on Colossians (F051), Galatians (F048) and Ephesians (F049).  This weekend we will review Colossians and then Galatians on the New…

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