The Book of Colossians

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel covers each and every verse of the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. This short book was written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome c. 61 A.D. Paul mentions that he was an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God. The letter is addressed to the saints in the Gentile region of Colossae. Paul mentions Christian fruits, forgiveness of sins, love, continuing in the faith, prayer, Jesus as head of the church and before all things, and we are to be part of His body. What was the "handwriting of requirements" that were "nailed to the cross" (stake ) …

NINTH COMMANDMENT: Joys to the World

The ninth commandment is, "You shall not bear false witness against you neighbor" (Exodus 20:16). Jesus said Satan the Devil was a liar and the father of lies. What were the first lies? What are the results of lies? What about vanity, self-deception, and pornography? What about gossips and talebearers? Are Christians supposed to lie? If there were no lies, would there be less war and more joy? What about justice? Should you change and not harden your heart? Are God's people to …

What is Your Work?

James Martenet address topics and makes statements about the work of God and your part in it. Should you support the work of God? What is your work in order to do so? Do you have false humility or super vanity? Only YOU can fulfill the role that God has for YOU alone. You need to get pride out of the way to better do the work of God. You need to obey God, show love, and be hopeful. We should all be optimistic and hopeful. We need to focus on the correct goal of the kingdom of God. Be merciful.

Jesus and God's Plan for Muslims

Do the Quran and Bible agree on numerous points of doctrine and prophecy? Both Islam and Christianity teach that Jesus' mother Mary was a virgin and that Jesus is our intercessor. While the Bible teaches that Jesus was the Son of God, died, and was resurrected, most Muslims do not believe that--but is this because there are errors in the Bible or mistranslations in the Quran? Does a literal translation of part of Sura 5:117 (مَّا دُمْتُ فِيهِمْ ۖ فَلَمَّا تَوَفَّيْتَنِى كُنتَ أَنتَ ٱلرَّقِيبَ عَلَيْهِمْ) show that Jesus said He did die? Does the 'Great Isaiah Scroll' and the other 'Dead Sea Scrolls' help prove that the Bible was not corrupted? Have "traditions of men" impacted …

Dajjal, Antichrist, Gold, & Mark of the Beast?

Islam tells of a deceiver arising called the Dajjal, whom Muslims tend to equate with the Beast that rises from the sea in Revelation 13:1-10. Whereas they tend to use the term Dabbatul-Ard for the Beast that comes out of the earth in Revelation 13:11. While both are 'antichrists,' the False Prophet of Revelation is the final Antichrist, consistent with 1 John 4:1-3. Do biblical and Islamic prophecies point to the time of the greatest tribulation in history coinciding with the reign of these beasts? Do Islam and the Bible tell of any who will be spared, "from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth"? (Revelation 3:10). Will gold be valuable after the start of the great tribulation? Might the Beast and Antichrist use wealth to gain support? Will 666 use Artificial Intelligence and digital/electronic currencies, like a CBDC, to control buying and selling? Why might gold …

Terrorism, Iran, and Fatima

Does the Bible warn about terrorism, whereas the Quran encourages it? What is Psalm 83 and Isaiah 9 telling us? Will the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom be hit by more terrorism? Are there prophecies showing great damage coming to part of Jerusalem as well as the tiny nation called Israel by a confederation of Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, and Palestinians? Do Muslims revere Mary? Did Muslims have prayer beads before Roman Catholics had rosaries? Who was Fatima? What about the tie to the apparition that appeared to three shepherd children in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal? Might 'Mary' be used as an ecumenical and interfaith tool? What did …

Let's Talk About Pentecost

What is Pentecost? What happened in Acts 2? Does the last days prophecy related to dreams in Acts 2:17-18 have current application? What did the old Worldwide Church of God teach about that? Should we continue steadfastly in the doctrine of the apostles? Did Jesus and the Apostles keep Pentecost? What about the Apostle Paul? How do you count Pentecost? What are some clues in the Old Testament related to the same day? If there is a first harvest, is there a second harvest? What does "firstfruits" have to do with Pentecost, Jesus, and Christians? Does keeping God's annual holy days help us better understand His plan of salvation? Is God only calling some now? If there is a battle between God and Satan going on, which would win? Does God's plan include giving all who ever lived an opportunity for salvation? …

Imam Mahdi, Women, and Prophecy

What are some reasons many Muslims are devout? Does Islam consider Jesus and Muhammad prophets? Many Muslims believe that a leader called the Imam Mahdi will arise and cause poverty to cease in Islamic lands. Shiites and some Sunnis believe he is also prophesied in the Hebrew scriptures as well as being called the Son of Man in the New Testament. Is Iran using Artificial Intelligence to ensure women wear the Hijab? What is the Western view of Islam and women? Who were the four '"perfect women" according to Muhammad? What is the Islamic view of …