Lord’s Passover — A New Commandment Jesus, before being betrayed, established a new commandment — the Lord’s Passover. Raising his glass of wine he said, ” I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” The big question for all believers is, “Will we be there?” At the beginning of the spring festival season — the beginning of the 14th of Abib/Nisan according to the biblical calendar — Jesus ate his last meal. Then, he washed their feet. Finally, he celebrated this special time by offering up the wine and bread as symbols of his impending sacrifice. Quarto-deciman Controversy — Imitating Christ The disciples, followed in Christ’s footsteps. They continued to celebrate the Lord’s Passover as a memorial of his death, yearly on the 14th of Abib. This eventually led to a great controversy with the Roman Church.
February 18th, 2017
Passover Controversy
Comments Off on Passover Controversy, Articles, Carolanne Patton, by CGP.Passover Controversy A Personal take on the question of Passover observance – When, How, and Why? There was a time in the early church when the Quarto-deciman/Passover controversy was front and centre in the minds of those who followed the scriptures, the scripturalists. They were having to defend their practice of keeping the New Covenant Passover on the 14th of Nisan and the 8 day Passover festival, instead of celebrating Easter. They were being accused of “Judaizing.” Yet Paul, the apostles to the gentiles, made in clear in scripture that the Corinthians were keeping unleavened bread/Passover and his only admonition was that they keep these Holy Days in the right spirit, for the right reasons, so as to profit from them spiritually speaking. Today in the churches of God there continues to be controversy, and it also stems from a negative attitude towards those perceived as “Judaizers.” Here are some notes from a recent discussion on this topic:
October 19th, 2016
FEAST of TABERNACLES 2016 Coming Kingdom of God
Comments Off on FEAST of TABERNACLES 2016 Coming Kingdom of God, Videos, by CGP.FEAST OF TABERNACLES 2016 COMING KINGDOM OF GOD FIRST DAY OF THE FEAST Prophecy of the Future: Truth and Error The picture painted by Isaiah, and Micah of the millennial reign of the King of Kings, is one that should give every Christian hope for the future. Yet within their prophecies they also include a message that has caused many Christians to stumble, and reject the plain teaching of scripture. Do you know what has been the source of confusion over the millennia since these biblical books were penned? Do you know why these things were allegorized and their plain meaning obscured? Let the Word of God reveal the answer to these all important questions. Make sure you know the answer so you can hold firm to the word of truth, and be encouraged by God’s amazing promises. SECOND DAY OF THE FEAST Coming Kingdom of God Daniel reveals the mystery of the coming Kingdom of God. So what did he see and what did he reveal to the king of Babylon? What was the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar’s awesome vision? What kingdoms did the statue represent, and how would they come to an end? What Kingdom would replace all the previous kingdoms and fill the whole world? Who was the Son of Man? The scriptures reveal answers to this mysterious prophecy of the future. THIRD DAY OF THE FEAST Beginning of the Gospel There is a great continuity in the message of scripture. Long before Christ appeared the hope of the Kingdom was prophesied…
October 19th, 2016
Feast of Tabernacles Prophecy of the Future: Truth and Error
Comments Off on Feast of Tabernacles Prophecy of the Future: Truth and Error, Videos, by CGP.Feast of Tabernacles 2016 Prophecy of the Future: Truth and Error The bible portrays a vision of the future that some Christians are unaware of, and others reject due to their preconceptions. But what does the scripture say about the millennial world, the world after the return of Jesus Christ. And why does it matter?? The Feast of Tabernacles, the fall festival of scripture, looks forward to a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity ushered in after climactic events at the end of the present age. And yet, many Christians have been deceived into thinking many of the prophecies relating to this future time are mere allegory, and will not have a literal fulfillment. What is the systematized error that has deluded many, and how has it twisted the Word of God. It is important for all Christians to be reflective about the scriptures and the way of life that Christ, the Word of God, taught because it is only through Him that we can have eternal life. Yet he made some bold statements about those who deceive others with their false teaching. It is only through a love of the truth that we can avoid these errors and remain steadfast and faithful to the teaching of the bible. The picture painted by Isaiah, and Micah of the millennial reign of the King of Kings, is one that should give every Christian hope for the future. Yet within their prophecies they also include a message that has caused many Christians to stumble, and reject the…
October 12th, 2016
Feast of Trumpets and Christianity
Comments Off on Feast of Trumpets and Christianity, Videos, by CGP.Feast of Trumpets and Christianity Who is the one who instructed the people to worship on the Feast of Trumpets? And does this teaching apply to new covenant believers? If most Christians were to observe the Holy Days they would come to understand the relationship between the Feast of Trumpets and Christianity. God’s hope is that all will be saved and come to the truth, yet he gives us all a choice. And at the present, many Christians have chosen to teach man-made ideas and forms of worship, while rejecting the clear instructions of scripture. So what are the special times that the word of God asks us to remember and observe?
June 18th, 2016
Pentecost, Shavuot, Feast of Weeks: A Time to Celebrate!
Comments Off on Pentecost, Shavuot, Feast of Weeks: A Time to Celebrate!, Videos, Youth, by CGP.Pentecost/Feast of Weeks: Pentecost celebrates the awesome power of the voice of the Eternal delivering the covenant from Mt. Sinai amidst the thunder and lightning. It also commemorates the giving of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the Church of God, after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, the Messiah. Pentecost, Shavuot, Feast of Weeks is an annual Sabbath rich in meaning for all those who believe in the hope of the resurrection. And you shall count for yourselves from the day after the Sabbath, from the day that you brought the sheaf of the wave offering: seven Sabbaths shall be completed. 16 Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the LORD…And you shall proclaim on the same day that it is a holy convocation to you. You shall do no customary work on it. It shall be a statute forever in all your dwellings throughout your generations. Leviticus 23:15-21 Related Videos: Road to Pentecost — Transformed by the Spirit Spiritual Warfare Christians are called to fight an ongoing battle against a spiritual adversary. But this is only possible if we are being transformed by the Spirit of God. Peter encourages believers to stay alert and watch out, so we can successfully conquer and be victorious in our struggles. We win this spiritual warfare by becoming holy as God is holy. It is only the spirit of God that will give us the courage of our convictions, and the godly character…
Leaving a Life of Sin: Lessons from the Exodus The last day of the Feast of Unleavened bread helps us focus on the transforming power of God’s ways. What is it that keeps us from living a sinful lifestyle, one that does not please God? The stories of our ancestors and a knowledge of God’s miracles help us to understand our God and the hope that He holds out to all those who obey Him. Are we living a faithful lifestyle and teaching our children to know God? How do we overcome our fears, and put our hope in God? Are we leaving a life of sin behind us, so we can pursue righteousness and attain the victory? Learn more about the Christian way of life and leaving sin behind: http://cogwebcast.com/sermons/video-archives/overcoming-sin/