The Church of God International (CGI) traces its origins to the Church that Jesus founded in the early first century. Membership in the CGI consists of "called out ones" from around the world practicing Christianity as initiated by Jesus and furthered by the early apostles. The church begun by Jesus, the very one He promised would survive through the centuries, is alive and well. Today, disciples live the faith "once delivered to the saints" in this twenty-first century (Jude 3). They obey the same message taught by Jesus Christ, and they proclaim the same gospel taken to the world by the disciples. Members value the witness and teachings of Jesus Christ as the church's work.
The CGI home office is in Tyler, Texas. Incorporated in 1978, CGI has ministers and congregations scattered throughout the United States and Canada . We also have churches in Kenya, Jamaica, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and a growing number of countries around the world.
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In this episode of Truth Unveiled, George Roper explores the biblical meaning of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb and God’s ongoing invitation to a relationship with Him. Drawing from first-century wedding customs, Jesus’ parables, and Revelation 19, he shows how believers collectively become the bride of Christ. Roper explains how the Father calls, Christ’s sacrifice prepares, and the Holy Spirit transforms those who respond. The program urges Christians to make themselves spiritually ready through prayer, study, obedience, and endurance as they look toward this future divine celebration.
This episode dives into Bryant Buck's journey from nominal Christianity to becoming a lifelong independent Sabbath-keeper, shaped by deep historical study and the desire to follow the faith of the first-century church. He discusses his new book, The New Testament Writer’s Worldview, which argues that the apostles kept the Sabbath, understood time differently than modern Christians, and upheld God’s commandments rather than replacing them. The hosts explore how early Jewish and Gentile believers practiced their faith, why Sunday arguments fall short biblically, and how misunderstandings of “Bible time” and ordinances contribute to modern confusion. The conversation ultimately highlights a growing interest in returning to the biblical Sabbath and using this book as a tool to help Sunday-keepers rediscover the faith once delivered.
In this Armor of God episode, the hosts explore the incredible power of words—how they shape our world, reveal our faith, and even reflect the divine nature of Christ, the Logos. They unpack the Third Commandment, showing that taking God’s name in vain goes far beyond profanity—it’s about how we represent His character through our speech and actions. The discussion dives into the spiritual and even neurological impact of the words we speak, both to others and to ourselves. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that our words carry creative power—and with them, the responsibility to honor the God whose name we bear.
The official newspaper of The Church Of God International is published quarterly. This publication covers a wide variety of topics. Read The International News and see how The Church Of God International is impacting the globe for Christ.
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In Acts 2, we have the first example of the gift of tongues occurring. The Holy Spirit caused this miracle to occur (Acts 2:4), and the miracle was the ability to speak in foreign languages and to be understood by speakers of that language (Acts 2:5-12).
Later in 1 Corinthians 12:10, we read that some will have the gift of speaking in tongues (diverse languages) and others will have the gift of interpreting those languages. The same Greek word here, glossa, is used in Acts 2, where it was clear we are speaking about foreign languages.