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The Paulicians called themselves ‘Catholic,’–who were the Paulicians?

Ancient Pergamos (photo by Joyce Thiel} COGwriter Who were the people history has tended to call Paulicians? Were they part of the Church of God? Do you know much about them? History shows that God had people during the Pergamos era of the Church of God in various hidden areas, with many of them referred […]

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EU reportedly wanting to change regimes in Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia

Viktor Orban, left with other EU leaders (European Union photo via Wikipedia) COGwriter There have long been concerns in Europe about Hungary’s Viktor Orban. Notice the following from ZeroHedge: Is The EU Preparing For Regime-Change In Hungary? August 17, 2025 Apparently, the EU is planning to further tighten its interventionist measures in the internal affairs […]

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Church of God News in Spanish

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God continues to get additional materials translated into the Spanish language. Here are the latest translations that we received: Letter to the Brethren: August 14, 2025 Carta a los Hermanos: 14 de agosto de 2025 https://cdlidd.es/carta-a-los-hermano... Donald Trump on Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan Donald Trump sobre Rusia, Ucrania y Taiwán […]

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Hundreds of ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia

(From the ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ webpage) COGwriter A new round of anti-Donald Trump rallies have been happening: Bay Area rallies draw thousands in protest of Trump’s redistricting efforts August 17, 2025 Thousands across the Bay Area — and more around the country — took time Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and Republican efforts […]

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BibleNewsProphecy: Judge Righteously

(From free-images.com) COGwriter A reader sent me a link to an article from Harbinger Daily on judging (see Biblical Illiteracy: ‘Judge Not’). The Continuing Church of God put together the following related video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 14:22 Judge Righteously Judge not lest ye be judged. At least here’s what we’re told in Matthew […]

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Wildfires in Europe and California

COGwriter EuroNews reported the following about some current wildfires: Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe 16 August 2025 Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes. Wildfires […]

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Donald Trump on Russia, Ukraine, and Taiwan

(Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social) COGwriter US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met yesterday: August 16, 2025 A highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has ended without a deal on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine, but the United States president said “great progress” […]

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Sermon: Daniel 11:40-12:13: End of Islam and the Beast, 1260, 1290, and 1335 days

Grok AI generated image COGwriter The Continuing Church of God has been going through the Book of Daniel in its current sermon series. The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:12:56 Daniel 11:40-12:13: End of Islam and the Beast, 1260, 1290, and 1335 days This is the […]

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Brazil, India, the EU, and others working to counter impact of USA tariffs

Continuing Church of God rendering of the Beast that rises from the sea (Revelation 13:1-2 and 17:3) COGwriter While Donald Trump has bragged about tariff revenues, countries he has placed tariffs on are taking their own steps: Brazil Counters U.S. Tariff Moves Amid Rising Trade Tensions August 15, 2025 Brazil counters U.S. tariffs to protect […]

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Yes, the Red Heifer Sacrifice that took place in Israel in July could be it

Red heifer being burnt 1 July 2025 (Screenshot from Israel National News via Israel365News) COGwriter On December 28, 2024, I speculated, based on certain statements from the Temple Institute as well as the age of some red heifer candidates, that they could sacrifice one of the ‘red heifers’ they had in 2025 (see Red Heifers, […]

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