Passover People our Narrative of Hope Over the centuries the scourge of anti-semitism has done an effective job of robbing Christians of their heritage as Passover People. How many Christians today understand what Paul wrote? That whether Jew or Gentile, if you belong to Christ you are Abraham’s children? How many understand their role in the biblical narrative, their common scriptural roots and shared biblical standards? But most importantly, how many grasp their new covenant relationship with the Father as Passover People with a glorious destiny?
April 7th, 2019
The Road to Passover – Passover People
Comments Off on The Road to Passover – Passover People, Videos, by CGP.August 4th, 2015
The Better Promises of the New Covenant
Comments Off on The Better Promises of the New Covenant, Videos, by CGP.Old? Outdated? Obsolete? Have you been told a lie about scripture? The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us that long after Christ’s death and resurrection, the first covenant was growing old and was in the process of vanishing, yet it was still in effect. However, Christ came to offer a new, or refreshed covenant, and though it did not replace the old it did have better promises! What were the better promises of the new covenant that were offered to those who would participate in this covenant that was mediated by Christ and created a family relationship with God the Father?
July 20th, 2015
Is the Old Covenant Obsolete?
Comments Off on Is the Old Covenant Obsolete?, Videos, by CGP.Is the old covenant obsolete, the covenant God made with the nation of Israel? Many people think obsolete means that the old covenant was “done away,” was “abrogated,” and is of no effect now. But is this true? What is the writer of Hebrews really saying when he uses the words, that we translate “obsolete” and “passing away?” It may surprise you to know the truth of the matter. View the Video on MINDS Would it surprise you to know that: The covenant was not a contract The “Old” covenant was not “done away” Christ did not abolish the law, the covenant The covenant was not a “marriage” The covenant is everlasting Learn More about God’s Covenants:
January 22nd, 2012
Everlasting Covenant – Refreshed Part 7
1 Comment, Sermons and Media, Videos, by COG Webcast.View the video on Minds Traditional Christianity has become ineffectual in part due to a replacement theology that fails to grasp the nature and purpose of the Everlasting Covenant. Jeff Patton wraps up this series on the covenant with an inspiring study of God’s objectives in the covenant relationship as applied to individuals and nation. He demonstrates how the covenant was refreshed or renewed through Christ’s death and the changes that ensued as a result of this ultimate sacrifice. Would it surprise you to know that: The covenant was not a contract The “Old” covenant was not “done away” Christ did not abolish the law, the covenant The covenant was not a “marriage” The covenant is everlasting Learn more about the Covenants of God
July 21st, 2011
Why Circumcision?
Comments Off on Why Circumcision?, Blog, Jean Jantzen, Jeff Patton, by CGP.By Jean Jantzen and Jeff Patton Circumcise a boy baby in San Francisco and you could face a year in jail under a proposed San Francisco bylaw that will be put to voters in November (“San Francisco Could Ban Circumcision,” Tristin Hopper, National Post, May 20, 2011). The article also stated that infant circumcision has been in rapid decline in the United States in recent years. In 2006, 56% of American newborns were circumcised. Just three years later in 2009 that number was only 32.5%. In Canada about 31% of newborns are circumcised each year according to a 2007 survey… Read More on WorldTomorrow.ca or Follow on Twitter @COGWebcast