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Is the law still relevant to believers in Jesus?
Romans 6:15 says Christians are not under law but under grace. Galatians 3:23-25 says after faith has come, we are no longer under the law…
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Calvin Burrell is former editor of the Bible Advocate and former director of G. C. Missions. He retired in 2015 and lives with his wife, Barb, in Stayton, OR. They attend church in Marion, OR.
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What is a Bible-based church?
Driving through Dallas recently, I saw a First Baptist Church billboard saying that they are Bible based. How does that differ from your claim to…
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Is Church of God (Seventh Day) part of the Protestant Reformation?
Does Church of God (Seventh Day) consider itself part of the Protestant Reformation? If so, in what ways? Rather than claiming an exclusive role in…
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What does the Church of God teach about hell?
Jesus taught us that, to be like our Father in heaven, we should love our enemies, bless them that curse us, do good to them…
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Fruits and Gifts
As the Bible moves from the Gospels (especially John) through Acts and into the Epistles (especially Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Galatians), it gives increasing attention…
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Do I have to speak in tongues to be saved?
My friend visited a church recently and was told that she wasn’t saved if she didn’t speak in tongues. What does CoG7 teach about this…
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Is the Holy Spirit a force or a person?
Is the Holy Spirit a force or a person? What does CoG7 teach about the Spirit of God? The historic view of “Trinity” holds…
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Two Things Too Wonderful
With the earth’s billions all having their opinions and peculiarities, we should be grateful for agreeable people. Thank heaven for any agreement that adds to…
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What does “one faith” mean in Ephesians 4:5? Why is faith so important?
The Bible says there is “one faith” (Ephesians 4:5). Is it really that simple? How can we know if we have it? Why is faith…
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“The Bible and the Blood”
by Calvin Burrell When Scripture speaks of Jesus’ blood, it means His atoning death for the world’s sin. Neither the rugged stake where Jesus died…
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