by Jim Patterson | Nov 9, 2019 | Articles, Events Articles, home page
Anyone will become aware of the various contentions that arise over doctrine; often surrounding points of view about the nature of God or proper worship. Although in this article we will touch on a couple of specific teachings that give birth to contentions and...
by Jim Patterson | Sep 17, 2019 | Old Articles
Suffer the Sermon By Jim Patterson, Chicagoland Church of God When there are itching ears about, the cure is to … Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching (doctrine). ─ 2 Tim. 4:2 Paul...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 23, 2019 | Events Articles
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul puts our struggle against evil in a proper perspective: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 22, 2019 | Events Articles
Through our increasing abilities for observation, we learn more about the nature of the world around us and the universe. We begin to realize the intricate balances that exist so that life can survive on this planet. Centuries of study have gone into understanding the...
by Jim Patterson | Jun 8, 2019 | Events Articles
Jesus Christ well recognized that many would make their claim on Him. The sensitive reader may detect that the word “claim” is being used here in the not so positive sense of the word. “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? (Luke...