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 Armor of God, we dig deep—literally. Join us as we explore Root Work: Tend the Roots and Reap the Fruits, a Bible study on building lasting faith through the Fruit of the Spirit, the Armor of God, and life's key spiritual domains. From Sabbath reflections to kingdom-minded living, this conversation will inspire you to go beyond surface faith and grow real, lasting roots in Christ.
In this episode of Prove All Things, the panel discuss the Church of God's deep focus on end-time prophecy and the dangers of becoming obsessed with hidden or speculative knowledge. They explore multiple interpretations of biblical prophecy—preterism, historicism, futurism, idealism—and emphasize a mature, evidence-based approach to theology that allows for personal growth and doctrinal flexibility. Ultimately, they stress that many prophetic topics, like the identity of the two witnesses, are interesting but not salvational, and Christians should prioritize what the Bible clearly teaches about living a transformed life through the Holy Spirit.
This episode of Truth Unveiled explores the deep connection between water and the Holy Spirit, explaining how water’s essential role in sustaining physical life mirrors the Spirit’s role in granting and nurturing eternal life. By examining biblical passages—from John to Ezekiel to Revelation—presenter Mike James shows that God’s Spirit, like water, purifies, transforms, and gives life, both now and in the coming kingdom. Ultimately, the message reveals that just as we cannot survive physically without water, we cannot thrive spiritually without the life-giving presence of God's Holy Spirit.
The official newspaper of The Church Of God International is published quarterly. This publication covers a wide variety of topics. Read The International News and see how The Church Of God International is impacting the globe for Christ.
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You have probably heard this before, but at the risk of being redundant let me ask: Is there enough evidence to convict you to be a Christian? Could a court of law prosecute you as being a follower of Jesus Christ? Do you live like Christ? Lead like Christ? Do you respond and/or act or react like Jesus Christ would, when confronted with certain circumstances?
These are hard questions to answer if we are going to be brutally honest with our self-analysis. And the reason these are hard questions is because all of us have sinned and still do from time to time. Notice: "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us" (1 John 1:8). John continues, "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us" (v. 10). However, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (v. 9).