by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
The Importance of Baptism in the Life of a Believer Baptism is an integral part of being a follower of Christ, regardless of denomination. At Greater Phoenix Church of God, we believe it is vital to understand the true meaning of baptism, its significance in...
by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
The Seventh-Day Sabbath: God’s Gift to Mankind “Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh...
by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
Creationism: A Matter of Faith and Truth Since Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution in 1859, the debate over origins has persisted: Did life evolve over millions of years? Or was the world created by God in six days, with the seventh day set apart as holy?...
by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
God’s Promise to Abraham: A Legacy of Faith and Hope In the book of Genesis, God made a remarkable promise to Abram. This promise is foundational to the entire Bible, shaping God’s plan for salvation, faith, and blessing. Imagine Abram living in a land filled with...
by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
Where is God in the Chaos? As we look around at the chaos and uncertainty in the world today, we may find ourselves asking: Where is God in all of this? Why does He allow such injustice and destruction across our nation and beyond? This pattern is not just local—it...
by khoeck | Jul 2, 2025 | Faith, Hope
Stand Up for Jesus We sing that glorious hymn: “Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the Word, Lift high His royal banner, ye must not be deterred.” This song urges us to lift our banners high in faith and devotion. But what does it truly mean to...
by khoeck | Jun 14, 2025 | Faith, Hope
The Resurrection Offer: A Gift Beyond Measure The resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than just a holy event—it is a free gift waiting to be received. Many Christians recognize the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection, but do we truly treasure it? Do we...
by khoeck | Jun 14, 2025 | Faith, Hope
Life and Death: What Happens When We Die? (Part 2) In our previous blog, we explored how God created mankind and gave Adam and Eve free will—the ability to choose. Tragically, they chose to disobey God’s command, bringing about a life-altering consequence. One moment,...
by khoeck | Jun 13, 2025 | Faith, Hope
Faith, Hope, and the Power of Christ’s Sacrifice Hebrews 11 is often called the “faith chapter.” It begins with a powerful declaration: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” —Hebrews 11:1 Faith...
by khoeck | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Life and Death: What Happens When We Die? (Part 1) “What happens when we die?” This question goes beyond biology. While we know that, physically, our hearts stop beating, our lungs cease to function, and our bodies return to the earth, there is a deeper...
