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Genesis Questions and Answers

COGwriter Many people have questions about the Bible in general and the first several chapters of the Book of Genesis in particular. The first six chapters of Genesis present a sum­mary of vital high points of approximately the first 1600-1700 years of mankind — from Adam’s creation to just before Noah’s Flood (details on calculations [...]

Trump and Clinton proposals on terrorism will not work

United Airlines’ Flight 175 Hitting South Tower, 9/11/2001 COGwriter Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making various statements regarding Islamic immigrants: October 24, 2016 WASHINGTON —Amid rising public anxiety over terrorism, presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have tried to portray themselves as tough on national security. For Trump, the Republican nominee, that [...]

The ‘Last Great Day’ shows God’s just plan of salvation

Valley of The Dry Bones of Ezekiel 37 rendering by Gustave Doré COGwriter Until sunset this evening (October 24, 2016) is a Holy Day often called as the Last Great Day. It helps picture an important part of God’s plan of salvation. Whether or not you profess to be a Christian, do you actually understand [...]

Could Philadelphian Christians wander to the ‘place of safety’?

COGwriter Are some of God’s people actually going to flee right before the tribulation? According to Jesus, the answer is yes. Jesus taught: 20 And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of [...]

Sermon: CCOG answers on Proselytizing, Week Day Names, Make-up, & More

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:13:53 CCOG Answers: Proselytizing, Week Day Names, Make-up, & More In this sermon Dr. Thiel answers questions about door-to-door proselytizing, giving a witness, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, verses in the Gospel of Mark, the Synagogue of Satan, why the [...]

Clues tying the Tribe of Gad in with Switzerland

COGwriter Retired teacher Bert Otten, who was once part of the old WCG (he now considers himself Messianic, and not part of the Church of God), sent me a paper with his reasons why he feels that many in Switzerland are the descendants of the biblical tribe of Gad. He told me that I could [...]

CETA: To be or not to be? Or is that the wrong question?

COGwriter Despite problems, the European Union hopes to get a trade agreement with Canada: October 22, 2016 The European Parliament president says he is optimistic that a free-trade deal between the EU and Canada can be signed soon despite last-minute obstacles. Objections by a Belgian region, which opposes the deal, “are for us Europeans to [...]

Pope Francis misunderstands Ezekiel 37? Do YOU understand it?

Valley of The Dry Bones of Ezekiel 37 rendering by Gustave Doré COGwriter Pope Francis spoke about Ezekiel 37 two years ago today: October 22, 2014 In the Book of Ezechiel, there is a peculiar vision that is described, impressive, but capable of instilling confidence and hope in our hearts. God shows the prophet a [...]

Babylonian globalism is a goal and a threat

Globalist religious amalgamation COGwriter Many American academics want the next USA president to be ‘globally-engaged’: Ten university presidents and numerous professors have signed a statement calling on the next U.S. President to enact policies that make the country more “globally engaged.” “The undersigned individuals, representatives of the foreign policy, national security, peacebuilding, and education fields, [...]

God’s and Satan’s Plan for Jerusalem

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel:  1:23:56 God’s and Satan’s Plan for Jerusalem What does the Bible teach about Jerusalem? How has Jerusalem been affected by God’s plans and Satan’s. Was there a split between the true and compromising Christians in Jerusalem near 135 A.D.? [...]