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Do As You Know

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There are certain fundamental things that most anyone who is familiar with the Bible, and especially anyone familiar with the teachings of God’s Church, knows — or should know. All of us know, or should know, the great commandments: Love the eternal God with all your heart, mind, being. Love your neighbor as yourself. We know the ten commandments which explain how to apply these great principles in practical terms: Worship only the true God, make no idols, don’t use God’s name in vain, keep the Sabbath day, honor your father and mother, don’t murder, commit adultery, steal, lie nor covet your neighbor’s possessions. You know, or should know, how the prophets and apostles, and Jesus Christ himself, further magnified these commandments, emphasizing the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy and faith.

But do we understand fully what God expects of us given the knowledge we have? Do we understand that we are accountable to God based on what we know? This includes every one of us. Parent and child. Baptized or unbaptized.

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Unleavened Bread — Flee Sin in Haste

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“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” John the Baptist identified Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29)

Immediately after the Passover comes a festival that depicts the next step in the fulfillment of God’s master plan: the seven days of Unleavened Bread. The Passover pictures Christ’s death to save us from sin and its ravages. Jesus did not sacrifice Himself for us so we will continue to live in sin. Christ’s death reconciles us with God so we can become children in His family. Sin separates us from God. We read in Isaiah: “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear” (Isaiah 59:1-2).

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Significance of the Passover

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In considering the Passover it’s most important that we understand the spiritual lessons behind it. God has used history and religious symbolism to weave a pattern of spiritual instruction for us to learn. Learn about the Passover and some of its multi-faceted symbolism and spiritual lessons.

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Principles of Cleanliness

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COG Messenger · Principles of Cleanliness

You’ve probably heard it said, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Although reputed to be an ancient saying rooted in Hebrew literature, the phrase “cleanliness is next to godliness” is not in the Bible. However, the principle of cleanliness is found throughout the Bible and is linked with “godliness,” or being holy. Words relating to cleanliness or it’s opposite, uncleanness, are found hundreds of times throughout the Scriptures.

Cleanliness, then, is a concept very important to God, and integral to the life of a Christian. In this message, explore with us the concept of cleanliness, and how it relates to our lives both physically and spiritually.

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Repentance

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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).

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