Calvin Burrell

Is the law still relevant to believers in Jesus?

Reading Time: 3 minutesRomans 6:15 says Christians are not under law but under grace. Galatians 3:23-25 says after faith has come, we…

What is a Bible-based church?

Reading Time: 2 minutesDriving through Dallas recently, I saw a First Baptist Church billboard saying that they are Bible based. How does…

Is Church of God (Seventh Day) part of the Protestant Reformation?

Reading Time: 2 minutesDoes Church of God (Seventh Day) consider itself part of the Protestant Reformation? If so, in what ways?    Rather…

What does the Church of God teach about hell?

Reading Time: 2 minutesJesus taught us that, to be like our Father in heaven, we should love our enemies, bless them that…

Fruits and Gifts

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the Bible moves from the Gospels (especially John) through Acts and into the Epistles (especially Romans, 1 Corinthians,…

Do I have to speak in tongues to be saved?

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy friend visited a church recently and was told that she wasn’t saved if she didn’t speak in tongues….

Is the Holy Spirit a force or a person?

Reading Time: 2 minutesIs the Holy Spirit a force or a person? What does CoG7 teach about the Spirit of God?  

Two Things Too Wonderful

Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the earth’s billions all having their opinions and peculiarities, we should be grateful for agreeable people. Thank heaven…

What does “one faith” mean in Ephesians 4:5? Why is faith so important?

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bible says there is “one faith” (Ephesians 4:5). Is it really that simple? How can we know if…

“The Bible and the Blood”

Reading Time: < 1 minuteby Calvin Burrell When Scripture speaks of Jesus’ blood, it means His atoning death for the…