The 1912 Assembly discussed these statements at length. Following some minor changes, such as dropping the word immersion from the statement on water baptism because it is not found in the Bible, they recommended that the “teachings” be reprinted.[25] These teachings have remained an important statement of Biblical doctrine and practice for the Church of […]

I grew up in an environment where people knew what we were against…. Not what we were for…-inbox message sent to me by an executive bishop. He was raised in a differtent CoG than I. I was in the Church of God from 1947 and was raised that way. The Declaration of Faith and church […]

Please note, this group is NOT what is known of in Facebook lingo as a “fan page,” and, while we encourage participation by any and all leaders and laity who are part of the Church of God from around the world, posts made in this group should not be construed as necessarily representing the beliefs […]

According to the Church of God Declaration of Faith the work of sanctification is subsequent to the new birth. It is altogether a different doctrine to say that sanctification is simultaneous with the new birth. When will the Declaration of Faith be changed to reflect the practice of “sanctification simultaneous with the new birth”? Can […]

Did anyone watch the FAITH MATTERS videos sponsored by the CoG? If so, what is your observation of FAITH MATTERS regarding HOLINESS, the 7th article in the CoG DECLARATION OF FAITH as presented by the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) regarding a discussion between CoG General Overseer Mark Williams and Seminary Professor Steve Land? https://www.facebook.com/melvin.harter/posts/1245905392093759

96

Due to the number of changes in the Minutes effected by the 2018 General Assembly, every pastor, treasurer, and minister needs a copy of the Minutes<!–

View this email in your browser <!– –> We’re excited to announce – It’s Finally Here! The much anticipated 2018 Church of God Minutes from the 77th General Assembly are Now Available. If you are a pastor, a minister, a treasurer, or a leader in your church we highly recommend you get your hands on this new edition. <!– –> “Now Available!” Order Your Hardback Copy Today Click the order button below or call us at (800) 553-8506 Order <!– –> Available on Amazon Kindle Buy on Amazon Kindle <!– –> <!– –> Copyright © 2019 Pathway Press, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

The Declaration of Faith of the Church of God can be amended through a rigorous process in general assemblies. What are the possibilities of eliminating sanctification subsequent to justification and regeneration and hold to a progressive work with regeneration. It seems to me that there would be sufficient support to make that amendment. There seems […]