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Shouldn’t we be God-centered instead of Christ-centered?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • July 1, 2017

Christ Centered is first in CoG7’s Vision of a Vibrant 21st Century Church. Does this rob God of His glory? Shouldn’t we be God centered instead?    To…

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Is the law still relevant to believers in Jesus?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • May 1, 2017

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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What is a Bible-based church?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • March 1, 2017

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?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • January 1, 2017

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?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • November 1, 2016

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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Is going to church necessary?

  • By Israel Steinmetz
  • September 1, 2016

I don’t go to church anymore. I’ve been hurt too many times. Is church necessary?   Yes, it is — and not just for the…

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Do I have to speak in tongues to be saved?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • July 1, 2016

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?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • July 1, 2016

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

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • May 1, 2016

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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What does the Church of God teach about infant baptism?

  • By Calvin Burrell
  • March 1, 2016

What does the Church of God teach about infant baptism? I was christened as a baby in another church. Do I need to be baptized as…

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