Protestant Reformer Martin Luther COGwriter Although Protestants like to think positively about Martin Luther because of his supposed belief in sola Scriptura (the Bible alone), the truth is that Martin Luther changed parts of the Bible and discounted the value of many books. Notice a change he admitted to regarding Romans 3:28: You tell me what […]
Month: February 2008
Should Christians Observe Valentine’s Day?
COGwriter Today is called “Valentine’s Day” by many throughout the world. Should Christians observe it? Christianity Today, each year, endorses its observance as it promotes the sale of various Valentine’s Day gifts. Hence apparently they feel that Valentine’s Day is appropriate for professors of Christ. But is it Christian? The old World Book Encyclopedia (Valentine’s […]
COGaIC’s David Hulme on Pope Benedict XVI’s Book
Pope Benedict XVI COGwriter COGaIC’s David Hulme wrote the following for its Vision magazine: In his recent book, Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict XVI sets out to distill the understanding he has come to after a lifelong theological study of Christianity’s central figure. Stressing that he writes in his own name as Joseph Ratzinger, he […]
PCG: “The Truth About the Secret Rapture”
Hiroshima After the Atomic Bomb Was Detonated Will those who believe in a secret rapture be “left behind” for events like atomic devastation? COGwriter A few days ago, PCG’s Fred Dattalo posted the following: Those who believe in the rapture are convinced that the most exhilarating experience of their lives could happen at any moment, […]
CG7: “Abortion…Get the Facts”
Children playing in Tobago COGwriter The February edition of CG7’s Now What magazine has a link related to an article on abortion called “Get the Facts” It states: Get the Facts What abortion is really all about. by Denise Irvine If you are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, be sure to get the facts in […]
Living Church of God Television Results From BET and CSN
Tomorrow’s World Presenter Richard Ames with a Telly Award COGwriter LCG reported the following in Church services yesterday from a letter that its presiding evangelist (RC Meredith) sent to the ministry a few days earlier: Many of you may have heard that we put on a special “trial” broadcast of Tomorrow’s World on the Black […]
Ronald Weinland Announced When He Claims Jesus Will Return
Pantheon of Rome: A Symbol of Unity Among Religious Error COGwriter On February 7, 2008, Ronald Weinland of CGPFK announced the following in a posted letter: We are now feverishly trying to simply plan for the burst of activity that is coming our way over the next couple of months. We are there! As it […]
CGOM-UK on Clean and Unclean Meats
This morning, CGOM-UK’s James McBride sent out an email containing the following: MiniStudy 57 Is Anything ‘Unclean’? ‘I [the apostle Peter] have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean’ (Acts 10:14)… Peter’s comment sounds reasonable for a first century Jew. Indeed would anyone disagree? Only in most extreme circumstances – or […]
Church of England Bishop Says Christians Wrong About Heaven
COGwriter Yesterday a prominent Protestant theologian has admitted that at least two entrenched doctrines commonly held within the Protestant world are not biblical. Notice what Time reported: TIME – Feb 7, 2008 N.T. “Tom” Wright is one of the most formidable figures in the world of Christian thought. As Bishop of Durham, he is the […]
UCG Reports on ABC
COGwriter The February edition of UCG’s United News is now available electronically and has a couple of articles related to its Ambassador Bible Center (ABC). The first is a lead article from its president, Clyde Killough, who reported: We are pleased to announce that in September 2008, the Ambassador Bible Center will begin its 10th […]