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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Discover a deeper, richer meaning behind one of the most misunderstood words in Scripture—helper. In this episode of The Rooted Word, we explore Genesis 2:18 through the original Hebrew and uncover a powerful truth: this role reflects strength, partnership, and divine purpose. Through biblical examples like Esther, Abigail, and Deborah, this conversation highlights how God uses women to provide essential support, wisdom, and strength exactly when it’s needed most. Don’t miss this encouraging and thought-provoking discussion that brings clarity, balance, and inspiration to God’s design.
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Dive into the latest issue of The International News, featuring insightful articles, biblical study, and encouraging reports from around the Church including:
✨ “The Passover Controversy” – A detailed biblical examination of when the Passover sacrifice was offered and what Scripture actually says about its timing
🌍 “God Is For All People” – A biblical response to claims that salvation is limited to certain groups and a reminder that God’s plan is for all humanity
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Don’t miss this faith-building and thought-provoking issue of The International News.
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As we end our first Holy Day season of the year (Passover and Unleavened Bread), we need to be reminded of the fact that we must work at eradicating sin from our lives. Yes, we are saved by grace through faith, but we are also expected to do good works (Ephesians 2:8-10). Good works, of course, are the opposite of bad works, or sin.
We will begin by defining the Greek and Hebrew words for sin. In Hebrew, the word for sin is hata or chattah. It can mean erring, doing wrong, missing the mark, or going astray. The primary Greek word for sin is harmatia. Much like the Hebrew word, it means to miss the mark. There are other terms in the Hebrew and Greek pertaining to sin, but these are the primary words associated with it.