COG Messenger

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Have you learned the art of forgiveness? If not, will you learn to forgive? And will you practice the principle of forgiveness? This question is one we must not take lightly. It goes to the very heart and core of Christianity.

Although under the New Covenant animal sacrifices are no longer required, we can learn much from certain spiritual principles underlying the sacrifices offered under the Old Covenant Levitical system. Spiritual principles related to the peace offerings can be profitably applied to the worship of the true God now and into the future.

Jesus said we are to seek first the kingdom of God. If we are to seek first "the kingdom of God," should we not understand clearly what the kingdom of God is? Is it in your heart? Is it going to heaven? Or is it something more real and tangible than you might have imagined. What does the Bible reveal about the "mystery" of the kingdom of God?

Repentance according to Scripture is necessary for salvation. Genuine repentance from a Scriptural standpoint is not just remorse, although it includes that, but a change in the way you think, and behave, and are – to a different way – to become a different person. Repentance from sin is a "change of mind [that] involves both a turning from sin and a turning to God" (Vine's Expository Dictionary).

How can you determine who is a true messenger of God

Learn how requirements under the Levitical system reveal spiritual principles relating to salvation and one's relationship with God.

What can we learn about fatherhood from God our Father?

Who are the Nicolaitans of Revelation?

Through many examples, types and symbols, the Old Testament of the Bible points to the reality of the coming Kingdom of God. It was what motivated and inspired the patriarchs and matriarchs of old, and should us as well.