COGwriter Did you know that the reason that Jesus spoke in parables was so that the vast majority would NOT understand what He was teaching? Notice the following account in the Gospel According to Matthew: 10 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” 11 He answered […]
Month: January 2009
CG7 Watch!
Rebuilt Gymnasium in Sardis. This is one of the most impressive buildings in the area of any of the seven churches of Revelation 2 & 3. However, it has been recently and massively rebuilt as its original condition was in ruin. And while it and its size are impressive, it no longer functions as it […]
Barack Obama in 10 Days
Senator (now also President Elect) Barack Obama COGwriter In ten days, short of some catastrophe, Barack Obama is scheduled to become the next president of the Untied States. Does and biblical prophecy have anything to say about Barack Obama? Well, by virtue of his timing, Barack Obama will likely fulfill many biblical prophecies, or at […]
Orthodox: Beware of Romans Bearing Gifts
Pope Benedictus XVI COGwriter Last month, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexius II of Russia (also known as Alexy II) died (see Alexy II Died). And while I have read reports of praise for him by many Roman Catholic leaders, the Orthodox need to remember that it was Alexy II who opposed unity with Rome. While Pope […]
Great Tribulation Did Not End in 4th Century
“Orthodox” 16th Century Representation of the “Apocalypse” COGwriter While some falsely claiming to be part of the Church of God indicated that the Great Tribulation began in 2008 or will in 2009, did you know that many Catholics believe that the Great Tribulation is over? Notice what a Catholic priest wrote: The “great tribulation” is […]
Obama’s Economic Disaster
Barack Obama COGwriter Barack Obama’s economic proposals, which were outlined today, will result in massively increasing USA deficits which translates into even more USA debt than other presidents began. And while it is possible that the economy would be even worse without it, recall that the Bible has warnings about the nation that increases debt […]
Ronald Weinland: It’s 2009
VS. Ronald Weinland Says His Books and His Interpretations of the Bible Are What He Wants Potential Supporters to Study. The COGwriter Site Instead Urges Those Interested in Him and End-Time Prophecies to Spend More Time Checking His Writings with the Bible. COGwriter In his December 27, 2008 sermon, CGPFK’s Ronald Weinland called for a […]
Where are the Jehovah’s Witnesses Right?
While the Living Church of God rarely owns church buildings, Jehovah’s Witnesses normally do. COGwriter Many in Western nations get periodically bothered by people coming to their doors who are from the group called “Jehovah’s Witnesses” (JWs). And while this group teaches many errors, perhaps it may be of interest to understand that they do […]
Constantine is Why “Christians” War
Mosaic of Emperor Constantine in the Hagai Sophia in Istanbul COGwriter Most who have studied early Christianity realize that early Christians refused to participate in carnal warfare. And while true Christians still maintain the position held by the New Testament Church, many who profess Christ accept that they can participate in carnal warfare. But most […]
Dr. Winnail on the “Lost Tribes”
Dr. Douglas Winnail, January 2008 COGwriter What happened to the “lost tribes” of Israel? Dr. Douglas Winnail of the Living Church of God has written: Records of History The Bible and history record that Assyrians carried the ten tribes of Israel into captivity, into what is today northern Iraq, northwestern Iran and Armenia—the area between […]