Ever wondered, “Why am I here? What’s my purpose?” This question has puzzled humanity for centuries, leading to various philosophies and religions. The Bible offers a profound purpose: The word “God” is “Elohim,” a family name. God is a family of creators, and they are expanding their family. Genesis states, “Let Us make man in Our image.” Jesus Christ, the “Word,” became mortal, died, and…
Story Category: God
Are God the Father and His Son one being? One entity? – CGA Writers cogassembly.org
Ryan Welsh
11 months ago in God Family
Jesus revealed there is one Godhead, or one God Family, working together with one mind and purpose. This Family includes God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. John 1:1 states, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The “Word” became Jesus Christ (John 1:14). Hebrews 1:1-4 confirms Christ’s divinity, showing He is worshiped by…
Can Theology Define God’s Nature? – Earl L. Henn cgg.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God
Over the centuries, debates over God’s nature have sparked theological controversies. Some argue that the Bible alone isn’t enough to fully grasp God’s essence, leading to the rise of theological speculation. While theology is often equated with doctrines, it’s essentially a structured examination of human reasoning about God. However, relying solely on human logic can yield flawed conclusions, contradicting biblical truths. Theological reasoning often starts…
Elohim: A Name Reveals God’s Nature and Plan – Joshua Travers lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God Family
The word “Elohim” in the English Bible, often translated as “God,” is intriguingly plural, derived from the singular “Eloah.” This plurality is evident in its use concerning idols, where it’s rendered as “gods” (Exodus 18:11). Though usually singular when referring to God, Elohim denotes a collective unity. In Exodus 20, while delivering the Ten Commandments, God identifies Himself as Elohim to Israel, emphasizing monotheism. This…
Do I Really Deserve to Be Here? – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God Family
In this fourth addition, the author poses and then addresses the question, ‘Do I deserve to be here?’ It’s arguably the easiest among the three we’ve explored. No, you don’t deserve to be here. But that’s precisely the point. No one in the Church is flawless; none deserve to be here. Jesus Christ died for us because we couldn’t earn our place. However, when we…
In the Beginning, God Created – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God
In numerous ancient creation myths, the cosmos emerges as an afterthought from existing materials—ripped bodies, slain giants, or cosmic eggs. The Bible’s Genesis account diverges profoundly. God, supreme and unchallenged, speaks creation into existence intentionally. No cosmic struggle, divine conflicts, or lesser gods. In Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” asserting God’s unrivaled creative power. The text emphasizes God’s…
Who Was the God of the Old Testament? – Roderick C. Meredith tomorrowsworld.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in God
The Bible explicitly reveals that Jesus Christ, who existed with God from eternity, personally engaged with humanity throughout history. He spoke directly to figures like Abraham and Moses, even delivering the foundational moral code—the Ten Commandments. However, despite the clarity of these scriptures, many scholars, and religious leaders often avoid or downplay these fundamental truths. The hesitation to acknowledge Jesus Christ as the pre-existent Word…
What Is God’s Family Model? – Jerold Aust ucg.org
Amanda Stiver
3 years ago in God Family
Has the traditional family model changed in our time? How many families exemplify the biblical characteristics of family relationships? What makes a family stable and successful? Many people look to popular entertainment to define the typical family, and that industry drives perceived family values. In the past, that model mirrored some of the values found in the Bible, but now increasingly embraces “alternative” family structures,…
Mankind’s Inheritance – Michael Kelley ucg.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in God Family, Plan of Salvation
The Bible teaches that God is in the process of expanding the divine family. God the Father and the Son are reproducing Themselves in the form of perhaps billions of spirit beings, who will be like Them, sharing Their level of existence: “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters” (2 Corinthians 6:18) This is a radically different…
Knowing God as a Loving Father – Jim Servidio lifehopeandtruth.com
John Grabara
4 years ago in God
Many, even within Christianity, do not know who God the Father really is. He is a mystery to them, but that need not be as Jesus Christ Himself said one reason He was sent was to reveal the Father. Jesus Christ, the man also known in scripture as the Logos, Spokesman or Word, revealed that the Father has always had supreme authority, and that He…
Was Jesus Created? – Larry Neff lifehopeandtruth.com
John Grabara
4 years ago in God
Certain religions teach that Jesus Christ was a created being; that He has not existed eternally with the Father. Some others claim that the human Jesus Christ was only inhabited by the Spirit of God which departed when Christ was crucified. Still others teach that Jesus Christ was the archangel Michael who became Jesus Christ. What does the Bible say about Christ? Does the Bible…
Is Jesus God? – Herbert W Armstrong pabco7.com
Brian Orchard
4 years ago in God
Central to God’s plan of salvation for mankind is the role of Jesus Christ. In scripture He is identified as, “the Savior of the world.” Any hope that man has of salvation must be through Christ. Following the day of Pentecost when the New Testament Church was formed, the Apostle Peter declared, “Nor is there salvation in any other for there is no name under…
We Shall Be God – John Ritenbaugh cgg.org
Steven Orchard
4 years ago in God Family
The first half of this Bible Study (offered in both audio and transcript format) concerns what happens after death; namely, that there is no immortal soul – we die once and are resurrected once. The second half concerns what happens after that; namely, eternal existence as a full-fledged God-being. This notion is considered blasphemous by some because it ultimately puts us on the same footing…
Faith to Face Our Trials – Pat Higgins cgg.org
David Grabbe
4 years ago in God, Grace, Plan of Salvation
Life sometimes seems to be one trial after another. However, God has revealed an astounding facet of our relationship with Him that should give us the faith to soldier on despite our many trials. On the night of His crucifixion, Jesus declared that the Father loves us just as much as He loves Christ. As the perfect Parent, He does not love any one child…
The God Who Is – Jeremy Lallier sabbaththoughts.com
Ryan Welsh
4 years ago in God
Is there a god and if so, who is God? A question for the ages of which few find the answer. The Bible writes of one man that struggled with this question but had the unique opportunity to ask God in person. Moses, being raised in Egypt, grew up well aware of “gods”, so when he asked God directly “who do I say, to the…
The Purpose of the Church thefatherscall.org
Ryan Welsh
5 years ago in God Family, The Church
Like the buildup in a great movie this article lays out the course of human existence. Man was created not just for a great purpose but to be an integral part of the process. That great and simple purpose, as typified by the nuclear family, was the creation of an eternal spiritual family. However Satan, the influential force within this world, has positioned himself as…
God of Anger or God of Love? – Brian Orchard vision.org
Julie Modad
5 years ago in God, Reconcilliation
Much is often said about the harsh God of the Old Testament and the gentle Christ in the New Testament. Are there indeed examples of a God endorsing sexism and racism threaded throughout the Bible?
What Is God Really Like? – John Ogwyn tomorrowsworld.org
Julie Modad
5 years ago in God, Holy Spirit, Trinity
So many religions, so many conflicting views about God. And what about the Trinity? If there are so many differing versions of God, how can you know which one is true? There is a definitive authoritative work that reveals the truth, the very book inspired by God himself wherein He reveals himself, reveals the Son and the truth about the Holy Spirit. The Bible is…
Proof of God – Rick Avent lifehopeandtruth.com
Amanda Stiver
5 years ago in God
In uncertain times we want answers. We want to know what is true and how to build a solid foundation. God provides that foundation, but how do we even know that He exists? What proof is there that God is who He says He is? There is a logical path to believing in the existence of God. Don’t be afraid to explore that path and…