Bill Watson – Church of God Independent Ministries, Medina, Ohio

SO WHAT ABOUT 1JOHN 5:7 – BLOG 52

There is a lot of debate about the authenticity of the Bible, specifically the King James Bible, which comprises 66 books in both the Old and New Testaments. Currently, there is a surge of interest in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Bible and its 81 canonized books. Questions emerge about why and how did this happened? People want to know whether we are using the complete Bible or whether additional books should be included.

RAPTURE – IS IT REALLY GOD’S PROMISE?

Since the 1917 publication of the Scofield Bible, which included study notes about the rapture—the notion that a select group of Christians in the end times would waft off to heaven before the tribulation—this notion has been gaining popularity within the Christian Protestant community. What’s astonishing about this teaching is how widely it has been accepted and embraced by such a large group of Christians today—it really is stunning!

GOD’S ULTIMATE GOAL – BLOG 51

Those of us in God’s Church who observe the Sabbath and Holy Days as required just completed the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread. These Holy Days have deep and rich meaning for our understanding of God’s “Plan of Salvation” and the key components that form its foundation.

IS THE UNITED STATES SECURE? BLOG – 50

From the beginning, God separated mankind, as described in Genesis 10, after the flood (Gen. 10:32; Deut. 32:8; Acts 17:26). The sons of Noah, who are mentioned, started the post-flood development and establishment of nations. Then, commencing at the Tower of Babel, after the languages were confused, God scattered mankind to the four winds of the earth. Each took their place in particularly suited geographic locations that defined their nation.

ISLAM: A GROWING THREAT? – BLOG 49

As mentioned in Blog #42, Islam remains an existential threat to the Christian nations of the world. The United States is the “bull’s-eye” on the target list! Undeniably, the United States’ Homeland is jeopardized due to dozens, if not hundreds, of Islamic sleeper cells scattered throughout the country.

HOW WAS PASSOVER REPLACED BY EASTER?

Jesus Christ was Jewish and observed Passover. He never kept an Easter in His life! So, how was this Holy Day changed? And who changed the day He observed, chose, and instituted as the Holy Day for taking His emblems, representing His body and blood? Where is the biblical record confirming the authority for this replacement?

JESUS CHRIST OUR HIGH PRIEST – BLOG 48

In the book of Hebrews, we find described the transition to the amended inclusion of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, the Scepter, who was made flesh and lived among us for approximately 33 1/2 years on this Earth.

COULD A CBDC BE ARRIVING IN THE USA? BLOG – 47

Many of us are completely unaware that a Central Bank Digital Currency is approaching and could arrive upon us very soon. This is a serious movement within the USA.

DEFINING THE SCEPTER AND BIRTHRIGHT’S ASSOCIATION BLOG – 46

In Genesis 49:10, we are introduced to the word “Scepter.” We are told it shall not depart from the tribe of Judah. In 1 Chronicles 5:1-2, we are told that a “Birthright” was taken from Reuben and given to Joseph, and that it should remain with Joseph. It is affirmed that the Birthright was Joseph’s genealogy.

APPRECIATING THE RICHNESS OF CHRIST’S INCARNATION

If you were to take a poll, Jesus Christ would most likely be voted the world’s most controversial figure. He has been the most debated about, suspected, and questioned personality who ever walked this earth. The legacy He left since His visitation just short of 2000 years ago is nothing short of stunning!