Pope Francis (Source: presidencia.gov.ar) COGwriter Pope Francis made some changes in Vatican City: August 31, 2013 VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday made the most significant appointment of his pontificate so far, naming a longtime diplomat as his secretary of state, Vatican prime minister and chief aide — a role often called the “deputy […]
Month: August 2013
Putin: Syria Attack Would be ‘Utter Nonsense’
Vladimir Putin (www.kremlin.ru) COGwriter Russia’s President Putin has been commenting about the matter in Syria and the USA’s suggested response: Putin: Syria Attack Would be ‘Utter Nonsense’ August 31, 2013 Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged world powers to exercise restraint concerning Syria as U.S. President Barack Obama mulls a possible military response to an […]
The Future King of the North
Beasts of Daniel 7 COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce its suggested sermon for today which is at its ContinuingCOG channel. 1:21:54 The Future King of the North The Bible tells of an end time leader called the “King of the North.” This video sermon goes through scriptures in Daniel […]
Baptists on prophets; CCOG on leading the ‘Final Phase of the Work’
Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following: August 30, 2103 . Prophets, in the biblical sense of the word, seem to come few and far between… . A prophet in the biblical sense […]
USA may attack Syria without UK, but with France
COGwriter The USA, UK, and France have all been making statements about attacking Syria. Various ones have concerns about this: August 30, 2013 Speculation is rife about the possible timing of U.S. air strikes on Syria, after President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he is considering a military response to the Syrian army’s alleged use […]
Should Christians watch American football?
COGwriter The NFL has agreed to pay a lot of money related to football injuries: 29 August 2013 In an unexpected acknowledgment of the medical damage sustained by professional football players, the National Football League on Thursday reached a tentative settlement to provide $765 million in medical and other benefits to former players suffering from […]
RCG: Can you see the ‘handwriting on the wall’? Your emperor has no clothes!
Handwriting on the Wall (Rembrandt) COGwriter It is well after sunset in Jerusalem and the 24th day of the month known as Elul has begun there. This is the day that David Pack, leader of the improperly named Restored Church of God (RCG) claimed would have a lot of developments. Here is some of what […]
Syria’s Assad defiant as West seemingly delays attack
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad (Source: Agência Brasil, Wikipedia) COGwriter Syria’s President Assad tells of being victorious against what he calls the “true enemy” of Syria: 29 August 2013 CAIRO: The US and UK on Thursday appeared to have backed down from an immediate punitive military strike against Syria, even as embattled President Bashar al-Assad vowed […]
COGaIC, Marcion, and early Church of God history
COGwriter Some time back, David Hulme of COGaIC interviewed John Garr about Church History, and here is how that interview began: Reexamining the roots of Christianity has become a major endeavor among New Testament scholars. In an attempt to better understand and relate to Judaism in the wake of the Holocaust/Shoah, their studies have yielded […]
Iran threatens to burn down Israel if USA attacks Syria
Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Iran COGwriter Iranian leaders are watching events and threatening war if the West acts against Syria: August 28, 2013 BEIRUT—Syria and Iran denounced the U.S. and warned of regional chaos, including retaliation against Israel, should the U.S. launch strikes on Syria. The escalation of rhetoric came as the U.K. spearheaded efforts Wednesday […]