c. 1920, Turtletown, Tennessee Preface The cause of the great apostasy and the dark age of the world explained. The cause of denominational division shown. Also a plan for the union of all Christians, many new ideas and thoughts and several poems by Elder R. G. Spurling. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter […]

On August 19, 1886, R.G. Spurling preached a message calling for reformation of the church and concluded with this invitation: “As many Christians as are here present that are desirous to be free from all men made creeds and traditions, and are willing to take the New Testament, or law of Christ, for your only […]

The father of R. G. Spurling, Jr. ordained his son into the ministry. The first ordained man in the CoG was R. G. Spurling, Sr. and the first pastor was his son, R. G. Spurling, Jr. If you are credentialed in the denominations that are in line with the Spurling Church do you believe your […]

Christ’s law eld. R.G. Spurling CoG Evangel December 1, 1910 The Apostolic chain we sure have found, With which to link this world around; In christian’s hearts the Iinks are found, Where peace and love and joy abound Then with the gospel open-ring, ‘1’0 make this glorious heavenly chain Then hook them in those links […]

A new book about Church of God founder R.G. Spurling was released during the recent Church of God International General Assembly in Orlando, Fla. Written by Dr. James M. Beaty, R.G. Spurling and the Early History of the Church of God explores the life …

“Christians…here present…are desirous to be free from all men made creeds and traditions, and are willing to take the New Testament, or law of Christ, for your only rule of faith and practice” – R. G. Spurling, Barney Creek Meeting House August 19, 1886