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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What happened during the Bible’s “400 Years of Silence” between Malachi and the birth of Christ? This episode of Truth Unveiled explores the mysterious gap when God seemed silent—yet history reveals He was actively preparing the world stage. From empires rising and falling to the spread of Greek language, synagogues, and Jewish sects, every event set the perfect time for the Messiah’s arrival. Discover how God’s silence never means absence—and what that truth means for our world today.
In this episode of Armor of God Web Chat, Mike James and Jeff Reed explore whether God’s salvation is limited to a select group or offered to all humanity. Walking through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, they show that God has never played favorites and has always included the nations in His plan. Addressing common objections and key verses, they demonstrate that Christ’s sacrifice was for the whole world—not just one lineage or ethnicity. It’s an encouraging, Bible-based look at God’s impartial love and His desire to save everyone who believes.
In this episode of Prove All Things, Jeff and Mike visit with Bill Jacobs to unpack a powerful question: Are people born sinful, or does sin take root through influence and choice? Drawing from counseling experience and Scripture, Bill contrasts common “original sin” assumptions with a biblical picture of sin as something that tries to enter and spread—like a foothold that grows into a stronghold. The group discusses trauma, addiction, and how repeated experiences shape thinking, then pivots to the hope of transformation as we “set our minds on the things above” and walk by the Spirit. This is a thoughtful, practical conversation about how real change happens—and how Christ helps us fight the battle in the heart.
Dive into a powerful new edition filled with faith-building articles, biblical insight, and inspiring stories including:
✨ A Miracle Witnessed – A gripping true story of God’s intervention
🕊️ Has God Foreordained Our Days? – A clear biblical look at predestination vs. free will
🐍 Christ and the Serpent – Lessons from Israel’s wilderness experience
🔮 Why Prophecy? – How God uses prophecy to call the world to repentance
👑 What Is the Kingdom of God? – Understanding God’s everlasting reign
🌎 Feast of Tabernacles 2025 Reports – Fellowship and joy from around the world
Don’t miss this spiritually rich, thought-provoking issue!
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Few accusations against the Bible are as emotionally charged—or as frequently repeated—as the claim that the Old Testament portrays God as cruel, violent, or even genocidal. Popular critics such as Richard Dawkins have gone so far as to describe the God of the Old Testament as morally monstrous, contrasting Him with the God of love revealed in the New Testament.
In his sermon “Show No Mercy!”, Vance Stinson addresses this challenge head-on, examining the biblical texts most often cited by critics and placing them within their proper historical, literary, and theological context. Rather than avoiding the difficult passages, this message confronts them honestly, demonstrating that a careful reading of Scripture reveals not a contradiction in God’s character, but a coherent and morally serious divine plan.