Exiters of high demand groups have had the Bible used on them in order to control, coerce, manipulate, and exploit them. Sorting through one’s personal beliefs in regard to grace and law takes much time. The following information is posted for those who have expressed an interest in these subjects. (You may also check on our Q&A.)
Note: Insertion of offsite links are provided for informational purposes only and do not necessarily mean an endorsement of all views or beliefs espoused on that site.
Disclaimer: For more info about Aaron Budjen and any messages that we may link to, see the May 4, 2016 Letter with our comments where a reader felt Aaron was a modalist in His doctrine of God.
Law / Sin / Grace:
- The Law of Moses and the Grace of God
- Must We Keep the Law for Salvation? (many Q&A about various Scriptures)
- Articles and Writings on the Holy Days
Helpful for those who are questioning whether or not to keep the O. T. feast days and is in regard to how we were required to observe these days in the group. - Mystery of the Ages (a critical review of the book) by Kelly Marshal (PDF)
Chapter by chapter review. - Mystery of the Ages (a second critical review of the book) by William Hohmann (PDF)
Chapter by chapter review. - Why Church Leaders Demand Holy Days For Their Members
Could it have anything to do with control? - What Were the Lies and What is the Truth?
Replacing the leader’s fear-based statements with the truth from the Word of God. - Are We Still Under the Law in Spite of Grace?
- We Are Saved by Faith, but Are We Blessed by Works? by Shawn Brasseaux [offsite link]
- Saved by Grace Alone – A Biblical Analysis of Lordship Salvation [offsite link]
- The Sin Issue by William Hohmann (updated 2024) (PDF)
- What Are the “Sins That Are Past” in Romans 3:25? [offsite link]
- A Closer Look at Law and Grace by Bob George [offsite link]
Freed from the Law so we can stand in the grace of God. Explains how Christians are no longer under the Law. Majority of transcript on same page as you scroll down. (MP3 file) [Note: Please give page time to load] - Repentance is a Change of Mind by Bob George [offsite link]
Discusses the concept of repentance. Also addresses the theological debate around 1 John 1:9. This takes up the entire program and is excellent. (MP3 file) - Understanding Forgiveness by Aaron Budjen [offsite link]
In this series of twelve broadcasts, Aaron explains the forgiveness we have already received through what Jesus did for us on the cross. He addresses some of the misconceptions in the most popular teachings on this subject. (12 MP3 files) - Danger by Dave Breese
Is salvation by faith alone or by faith plus some other things? This shows eleven deficiencies involved in the Lordship Salvation view and how it contrasts with being saved by faith alone. (PDF) - How is the Term Israel Used in the New Testament? [offsite link]
Shows how the church is not “spiritual Israel” (also covers Galatians 6:16)
Note: Also see: Questions About the Law, Works or Salvation
- Tithing and Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing by William Hohmann
- Understanding the Tithe by Aaron Budjen [offsite link]
The first message covers using religious extortion in order to coerce people to tithe. Will explain why the tithe has no application in the Church today. Malachi 3 and Hebrews 7 are covered. (8 MP3 files) - Is Tithing an Obligation for the Body of Christ? by Shawn Brasseaux [offsite link]
- Third Tithe -Where Did it Really Go?
- Where Does PCG’s Third Tithe Fund Go?
- We Were Promised We Would Be Blessed by Tithing
Is it true that you can’t outgive God?
Sabbath / Sunday:
- Should the Sabbath be Observed Today?
- Sabbath and Sunday (Common Arguments and Misunderstandings)
- Did Jeroboam Change the Sabbath to Sunday? by Kelly Marshall
- A Critique of Which Day is the Christian Sabbath? by William Hohmann (PDF) Updated 4-17-23)
- The Sabbath Law by Aaron Budjen [offsite link]
The law was a shadow of the reality that has now been revealed in Christ Jesus. (6 MP3 files) - What About Colossians 2:16-17?
Holy Spirit / Baptism
- Is the Holy Spirit Only the Power of God? Also lists the Scriptures showing the two natures of Jesus–God/Man; The Works of the Holy Spirit, etc.
- Do We Only Receive the Holy Spirit As a Result of Baptism?
Also includes at end: What Does the Holy Spirit Do in the Believer’s Life Today. - The History and Purpose of Baptism by Aaron Budjen [offsite link]
The ritual of baptism actually started with the Pharisees as a means of converting a Gentile to Judaism. A complete explanation of the history and purpose of Baptism before John the Baptist. (16 MP-3 files) - Do I need to be water baptized? by Shawn Brasseaux [offsite article]
Eternal Life / The Trinity:
- A Closer Look at Your Identity in Christ by Bob George [offsite link]
If You Are in Christ Jesus, You Have Eternal Life. Majority of transcript on same page as you scroll down. [1 MP 3 file] - How Do I Receive Eternal Life?
Can I be assured that I have received eternal life? Did I really understand what the gospel was? - What is the Spiritual Status of People in the WCG Offshoots? (Were They Ever Converted?)
Replied to by three people in ESN. Includes at end: Answering Those Who Question the Conversion of Those Who Were in WCG. - Is the Godhead/Trinity a Biblical Concept? by Shawn Brasseaux [offsite link]
- Is the Trinity Pagan? [offsite link to Let Us Reason Ministries]
- Why are there so many Trinitarian heresies? [offsite link to Answer the Bible]
Prayers:
- Prayers For Freedom From Spiritual Strongholds
These prayers are very effective in gaining deliverance from many strongholds and oppression due to involvement in any harmful cult or occult practices.
Clean and Unclean Meats:
- If a Person is Living Under Law, They Are NOT Being Led by the Spirit of God by Bob George
The first part covers a question about unclean meats ( i. e., pork). Majority of transcript on same page as you scroll down. (MP3 file) [offsite link] [Note: Please give page time to load] - Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork? [offsite link to Answer the Bible]
Note: Worldwide Church of God and its authoritative offshoots teach a false, cruel God. Any articles on this website that mention God are those that reveal a God whose love is everlasting, and who is full of mercy, grace and compassion, giving Himself freely to meet our deepest needs. He manifested His love to us by revealing Himself through His Son, Christ Jesus, who saves us eternally by His grace and not by any works that we might try to do.