Sermons: The Third Resurrection & The Last Great Day: God’s Plan for Salvation for the Bulk of Humanity Makes Sense y El ultimo y Gran Dia

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Until sunset tonight is a Holy Day often called the Last Great Day. It helps picture an important part of God’s plan of salvation.

This day is a mystery to most, as is what it represents.

Here is an offertory sermonette”

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Last Great Day Offertory

Ritchie White gave this offertory message for the Last Great Day. Although the term ‘Holy Day Offering’ is not in the Bible, the Bible commands offerings on the Holy Days in verses such as Deuteronomy 16:16 and Exodus 23:4-16. Who is to contribute? Does God bless the giver? Does the Bible teach that we reap what we sow? Are we supposed to do good to all, particularly the poor and the household of faith? The work of God is continuing and God expects His people to support that work with their finances. Offerings can be mailed to the Continuing Church of God, 1036 W. Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA 93433. Offerings can also be given online via PayPal–check out: https://www.ccog.org/donations/

One topic that is alluded to on this day is the The Third Resurrection. Here is a link to a sermon given today in Brisbane, Australia:

1:14:22

Three Resurrections: The Third Resurrection

Does the Bible teach that there will be three resurrections? While many are aware of two resurrections, it is mainly those in the Churches of God (COGs) that teach about three resurrections. Historical references show that Sabbath keeping Christians in the early and later centuries of the church age taught three resurrections. In this sermon, Dr. Thiel shows information on three different judgments as well as three resurrections. And even most in the COGs do not fully understand the third resurrection. Is it only for the incorrigibly wicked, who are subject to the second death? What about those who die after the 100 year period in Isaiah 65:20? Is death really like sleep? Do humans have an immortal soul or will, each in their own order, eventually be resurrected? What happens to those in each resurrection? Which is the “better resurrection’? What about the Great White Throne Judgment? Have any Jewish scholars taught that there are three resurrections or at least three categories of humans? What did Jesus teach about the Last Great Day? This scripture-filled sermon addresses these issues and also cites historical sources.

Here is a link to that sermon: Three Resurrections: The Third Resurrection.

Here is a sermon for this day made in 2026 in Brisbane, Australia:

1:11:46

God’s Plan for Salvation for the Bulk of Humanity Makes Sense

Will God offer salvation to all that ever lived or just the called of this age? Are there hundreds of scriptures that many have overlooked or misunderstood that teach the truth about God’s loving plan of salvation? Would not a God of love have a plan of salvation that makes sense? Was Jesus referring to this when He spoke on the Last Great Day of the Feast? Did early Christians, and even some Jewish sages, understand and teach any of this? Will all flesh see the salvation of God? Will those blinded be forgiven? When will this happen? What about sinners who were killed in Sodom and Gomorrah? Does God have a plan to save those who died and are lost? Are sinners going to suffer torment for eternity? When? Does the Bible show that nations that were afar off will come to the knowledge of the truth? Will people actually have to repent–and will most do so after the second resurrection? What about mercy? What about judgment? Dr. Thiel addresses these matters and more.

Some items of related interest may include:

The Last Great Day: Shemini ‘Azeret What is the ‘eighth day’ of the Feast? What does it help picture? A sermon on this topic is also available: Shemini Azaret: The Last Great Day.
The Third Resurrection? Did early Christians teach this? What about the Bible? What happens at and after the third resurrection?Here is a link to a related sermon: Three Resurrections: The Third Resurrection.
Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real Church of God differs from mainstream/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History; The First Protestant, God’s Command, Grace, & Character; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan; Seventh Day Baptists/Adventists/Messianics: Protestant or COG?; Millennial Kingdom of God and God’s Plan of Salvation; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats; The Godhead and the Trinity; Fleeing or Rapture?; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences.
Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church. Did the original “catholic church” have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term “catholic church” to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God?, Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover, What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy, Early Heresies and Heretics, Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more, Saturday or Sunday?, The Godhead, Apostolic Laying on of Hands Succession, Church in the Wilderness Apostolic Succession List, Holy Mother Church and Heresies, and Lying Wonders and Original Beliefs.
Is God Calling You? This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU? and Predestination and Your Selection. A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?
Should You Observe God’s Holy Days or Demonic Holidays? This is a free pdf booklet explaining what the Bible and history shows about God’s Holy Days and popular holidays. Two related sermon would be Which Spring Days should Christians observe? and Fall Holy Days for Christians.
John Calvin, Calvinism, TULIP, and What is Predestination? Who was John Calvin? Did he believe in sola Scriptura or did he hold to unbiblical doctrines? TULIP analyzed. A sermonette related to this is also available: Tulip Predestination?
What is the Meaning of Life? Who does God say is happy? What is your ultimate destiny? Do you really know? Does God actually have a plan for YOU personally? If you would like to watch videos covering subjects of this article, you can click on the following links: Why YOU? Why Do YOU Suffer? and What is the meaning of your life?
Teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and the Continuing Church of God The genuine Church of God is not related to the Mormons and this article explains some differences and a couple of similarities. Also, might certain LDS prophecies apply to Mitt Romney? A sermon of related interest is available: Mormon vs. Church of God Teachings.
Some Similarities and Differences Between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Continuing Church of God Both groups claim to be the original church, but both groups have differing ways to claim it. Both groups have some amazing similarities and some major differences. Do you know what they are? Here is a link to a related sermon: Eastern Orthodox 40+ Similar Beliefs to the CCOG.
Which Is Faithful: The Roman Catholic Church or the Continuing Church of God? Do you know that both groups shared a lot of the earliest teachings? Do you know which church changed? Do you know which group is most faithful to the teachings of the apostolic church? Which group best represents true Christianity? This documented article answers those questions.
Did the Early Church Teach Purgatory? Is there a place called purgatory? Does God have a plan to help those who did not become saints in this life?
What is Limbo? Is There Such a Place as Limbo? What Happens to Babies When They Die? When did Limbo start being taught? What is the truth about dead babies?
Did Early Christians Observe the Fall Holy Days? The ‘Fall’ Holy Days come every year in September and/or October on the Roman calendar. Some call them Jewish holidays, but they were kept by Jesus, the apostles, and their early faithful followers. Should you keep them? What does the Bible teach? What do records of church history teach? What does the Bible teach about the Feasts of Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, and the Last Great Day? Here is a link to a related sermon: Should you keep the Fall Holy Days?
What is the Unpardonable Sin? What is it? Can you repent of it? Do you know what it is and how to avoid it?
Is There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible? This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by the Tkach WCG which states that this should be a local decision. What do the Holy Days mean? Also you can click here for the calendar of Holy Days.
Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived–the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (Universal Offer of Salvation part 3), Is God Fair, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?, Can God Save Your Relatives?, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God’s Plan, and ‘By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets’.
All the Prophets Spoke of Apocatastasis The Apostle Peter said all the prophets spoke about “apokatastasis. Do you know what that is? Watch also ‘By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets’.
The Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians? Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians? What is the Last Great Day? What do these days teach? Here is a link to a sermon about Last Great Day.
Holy Day Calendar This is a listing of the biblical holy days through 2033, with their Roman calendar dates. They are really hard to observe if you do not know when they occur 🙂 In the Spanish/Español/Castellano language: Calendario de los Días Santos. In Mandarin Chinese: 何日是神的圣日？ 这里是一份神