Random Bible Verse Commentary entries
This essay, “The True Gospel (Part Four),” was sent into the world as a CGG Weekly essay on August 24, 2001. “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.” —Mark 1:15a Many church of God members recall Herbert W. Armstrong frequently turning to Mark 1:14-15 to …
The CGG Weekly originally published this essay as “The True Gospel (Part Three)” on August 17, 2001. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” —Romans …
This essay first appeared on August 10, 2001, as “The True Gospel (Part Two)” in the CGG Weekly. “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” —I Corinthians 1:30 Whether in English or Greek, gospel means “good news” or “good …
This piece was actually my very first CGG Weekly essay, appearing on August 3, 2001, as “The True Gospel (Part One).” “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God.” —Matthew 1:14 The evangelist Mark begins his recounting of Jesus’ …
“Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.” —I Peter 4:19 Many look to religion—especially Christianity—as a sanctuary from trouble, as a refuge of comfort, peace, and safety. While thinking of God’s way in …
The following CGG Weekly essay was originally titled “Thanks for Everything” and was published on November 27, 2020. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —I Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving Day is already diminishing in the rearview mirror, perhaps even all but …
This essay came into being on September 11, 2020, in the CGG Weekly as “Jihad in Our Streets.” “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. . . . For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.” —Matthew 24:6-7 Today is the nineteenth anniversary of what …
This essay, originally titled “Has Humanity Reached Total Depravity (Part Three),” was first published in CGG Weekly on August 14, 2020. “But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” —Matthew 24:37 Remember the old Lay’s Potato Chips commercials on American …
