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 Prove All Things, Jeff Reed joins Lemie McGarity to discuss his new book Tradition, Truth & Obedience. The conversation explores how tradition has shaped modern Christianity and challenges viewers to examine what Scripture truly teaches. Lenny shares his personal journey of faith, sacrifice, and standing firm in obedience to God’s commands. This program encourages viewers to “prove all things” and return to the truth found in God’s Word.
What do Easter eggs, rabbits, and sunrise services really have to do with Jesus Christ? In this eye-opening discussion, we examine the origins of common Easter traditions and compare them directly with Scripture. The Bible gives clear warnings about adopting pagan customs and replacing God’s commands with human traditions. Learn how God’s true holy days reveal His plan and why worshiping in spirit and truth matters more than ever.
Many observe Lent as a 40-day period of fasting before Easter—but where did this tradition come from? In this episode of Truth Unveiled, we examine the biblical record of Christ’s fast and compare it with modern practices. Is Lent rooted in Scripture, or does it trace back to earlier religious traditions? Discover what the Bible actually says about fasting, worship, and the traditions we follow.
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
🦋 “Fifty Days that Changed History” – A thoughtful reflection on the spiritual transition pictured in the days leading to Pentecost
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.