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What happens to babies who die? Can they attain salvation?

Anne Catherine Emmerich COGwriter Do you know what happens to babies who die? Growing up as a Roman Catholic, I was taught about Limbo. I was also told that certain Roman Catholics (such as Anne Catherine Emmerich) had even been given visions of it. Basically, the belief was that babies who die without being baptized […]

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Hamas attacks and Netanyahu says, ‘We are at war’

With smiles all around: Hamas top leadership (including Ismail Haniyeh and Saleh Al-Arouri) ushered in “Operation al-Aqsa flood” by watching on live TV Hamas militants driving back into Gaza with an Israeli vehicle and then praying. pic.twitter.com/NLeH2suzet — Ariel Oseran (@ariel_oseran) October 7, 2023 COGwriter Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into Israel, today, which […]

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Last Great Day: God has a loving plan

Valley of The Dry Bones of Ezekiel 37 (rendering by Gustave Doré) COGwriter Until sunset this evening (October 7, 2023) this 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. Whether […]

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Calvinism, CG7-D, and the Last Great Day

John Calvin, 16th Century Portrait COGwriter Tonight at sunset begins ‘the Last Great Day’–something that Protestants tend not to observe or understand. Jews observe it, but have their own problems understanding it. John Calvin was an influential Protestant French pastor during the Reformation–he did not keep it. His views still affect Protestants until this day. […]

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‘Hungary PM Orbán: Brussels Is Creating An Orwellian World In Front Of Our Eyes’

#Brussels is creating an Orwellian world in front of our eyes. They buy and supply weapons through the #EuropeanPeaceFacility . They want to control the media through the #MediaFreedomAct . We didn’t fight the communists to end up in 1984! — Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) October 5, 2023 COGwriter ZeroHedge published the following: Hungary PM Orbán: […]

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Sagaris of Laodicea: Greco-Roman Catholic or Church of God Christian?

Ancient Laodicea (Photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter Sagaris is believed to have been a martyr and faithful member of the Church of God in Laodicea of Asia Minor in the second century. Some observe October 6 in honor of his death. He is considered to be a saint by the Greco-Roman Catholics, Protestants, and those […]

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Sermon: What is Your Work?

COGwriter James Martenet gave the following sermon: 58:57 What is Your Work? James Martenet address topics and makes statements about the work of God and your part in it. Should you support the work of God? What is your work in order to do so? Do you have false humility or super vanity? Only YOU […]

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Mercy and Forgiving Someone Who is NOT Sorry

(Pixabay photo) COGwriter Pocket recommended the following: How to Forgive Someone Who Did You Wrong We all know that letting go of a perceived slight is a lot better than harboring a grudge, but let’s be real here—forgiving someone can be very, very hard to do. However, holding onto all the times that someone has […]

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BBC: Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

Brownsville, Texas border fence with someone climbing over it COGwriter US President Joe Biden’s Administration has shifted from selling parts of a border wall to deciding to build at least parts of one: Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise 5 October 2023 US President Joe Biden’s administration is to build […]

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Sermon: Why Eternal Life?

COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to recommend this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel that was given at the Feast of Tabernacles: 1:17:55 Why Eternal Life? Do humans possess immortal souls? What does the Bible teach? What about early Christians? Is death like sleep? Will the wicked be annihilated and burned up? What […]

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