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Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2016?

Beast Portrayal COGwriter Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2016? Do any believe that it will or might? Some have claimed so: The Time of the End Introduction Are 6,000 years of sin almost over? Will Jesus come in 2016? The Bible presents enlightening, logical, and compelling answers to these questions. In short, yes!. .. [...]

Bill Cosby indicted, but not Bill Clinton

Bill Cosby (World Affairs Council of Philadelphia) and Bill Clinton COGwriter Bill Cosby has finally been indicted for his alleged molestation, rape, etc.  But not former US President Bill Clinton: December 31, 2015 Beth Ferrier, one of the original 12 Jane Does in Andrea Constand’s 2005 civil suit against entertainer Bill Cosby, was thrilled to [...]

Western governments wary of New Year’s terrorist attacks

Times Square, New York City (Terabass) COGwriter Although many will be having a New Year’s party today, various Western governments are concerned about possible terrorist attacks: December 31, 2015 In Paris, residents recovering from their city’s own deadly attacks will enjoy scaled-back celebrations. And in Belgium’s capital, authorities anxious after thwarting what they say was [...]

Is January 1st God’s New Year?

Roman God Janus in Vatican Museum COGwriter Does God begin His new year on January st? If not, what is the origin of January 1st and New Year’s? Back in 46 B.C., Julius Caesar declared that January 1st would mark the beginning of the new year. January was named after Janus, the god of gates [...]

WND names Donald Trump ‘Man of the Year’

Donald Trump COGwriter Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was named the ‘Man of the Year’ by World News Daily (WND): December 30, 2015 Yesterday, we noted that Donald Trump will be delivering the keynote address in March at an event honoring WorldNetDaily founder and editor Joseph Farah, who has been a leader in driving birther [...]

Iran provokes US Navy, USA complains

COGwriter A few days ago, Iran provoked the US Navy militarily.  Today, the USA complained this has increased tensions: December 30, 2015 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian naval vessels conducted rocket tests last week near U.S. warships and commercial traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the American military said Wednesday, causing new [...]

Church of Rome vs. the Bible and Church History on Confession

COGwriter The Bible does say to confess sins, but how has that been historically understood? What is the position of the Bible? When did the Church of Rome develop its current practices? What did the old Worldwide Church of God teach? First, let’s start by reading a passage from the Douay-Rheims Bible (a Catholic version, [...]

UK doctor warns that gonorrhea may become untreatable

Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum COGwriter Gonorrhea is becoming medically untreatable: December 29, 2015 England’s chief medical officer says gonorrhea could soon become untreatable as doctors warn it’s quickly developing antibiotic resistance. Dame Sally Davies wrote in a letter to doctors and pharmacies in Britain that gonorrhea “has rapidly acquired resistance to new antibiotics, leaving few alternatives [...]

VOA: 40 Percent of Americans See Terrorists Winning War on US

COGwriter Voice of America (VOA) reported about a new survey that shows 40% of Americans believe that the terrorists are winning against the USA: Survey: 40 Percent of Americans See Terrorists Winning War on US December 28, 2015 A new poll sponsored by news channel CNN shows more Americans dissatisfied with U.S. anti-terror efforts than [...]

CG7′s Beast and prophecy positions have changed

COGwriter CG7-Denver’s Bible Advocate ran the following “featured article” by its former President Robert Coulter: As a teenager in the 1940s, I attended a Salem branch of the Church of God (Seventh Day). At that time the Church was preaching the imminent return of Jesus and the third angel’s message as a warning of impending [...]