The Church of God International (CGI) traces its origins to the Church that Jesus founded in the early first century. Membership in the CGI consists of "called out ones" from around the world practicing Christianity as initiated by Jesus and furthered by the early apostles. The church begun by Jesus, the very one He promised would survive through the centuries, is alive and well. Today, disciples live the faith "once delivered to the saints" in this twenty-first century (Jude 3). They obey the same message taught by Jesus Christ, and they proclaim the same gospel taken to the world by the disciples. Members value the witness and teachings of Jesus Christ as the church's work.
The CGI home office is in Tyler, Texas. Incorporated in 1978, CGI has ministers and congregations scattered throughout the United States and Canada . We also have churches in Kenya, Jamaica, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and a growing number of countries around the world.
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In this episode of Truth Unveiled, we explore the mysterious question of who are the "taken" and who are the "left" as described in Matthew 24 and Luke 17. Different interpretations within Christianity raise questions about the nature of Christ’s second coming, with some believing in the rapture where the saved are taken to heaven, while others argue those taken face destruction, and those left are saved to inherit the earth. Join us as we look into these diverse views and examine what the Bible truly says about these events.
In this episode of Prove All Things, guest AJ Sanchez argues that Mount Sinai is located in Arabia, not the Sinai Peninsula, citing biblical references like Exodus 2:15 and Galatians 4:25, along with historical and geographical evidence. He challenges mainstream scholars who dismiss the biblical account as myth, pointing to archaeological signs such as Jabal Maqla’s "burnt" peak, which aligns with the Bible’s description of God descending in fire. Sanchez criticizes secular academics for deliberately ignoring or being deceived about evidence supporting biblical history. He emphasizes that faith is not blind but supported by historical and scientific discoveries that validate scripture.
The Armor of God podcast, hosted by Anne Reed, Anika Sandy-Hanson, and Blake Silverstein, introduces discussions about spiritual readiness and applying biblical principles to everyday life. In the first episode, they focus on understanding the Armor of God, emphasizing its relevance to the spiritual battles Christians face and how it empowers believers to withstand challenges. They also explore the importance of truth, spiritual awareness, and the active influence of the spiritual realm in their faith journey.
The official newspaper of The Church Of God International is published quarterly. This publication covers a wide variety of topics. Read The International News and see how The Church Of God International is impacting the globe for Christ.
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In the past I have written a couple of blogs on the decreasing impact of religion and Christianity in the Western world and some other places. This trend has been ongoing since the 1950s in the United States (US) and is even more dramatic in some predominantly Christian nations in other parts of the world. Back in the 1950s, over 90 percent of the US population claimed to be Christian, with those numbers down to over 60-some percent claiming Christianity now.
In a 1948 Gallup poll, only 2 percent of the US population claimed "no religion." By the late 1960s, about 4 percent of the US population claimed no religion. This number shot up dramatically by 2020, when over 20 percent of the US population claimed no particular religious affiliation. Researchers believe something occurred in the 1990s and early 2000s that led to this dramatic shift. What happened?