COGwriter The Huffington Post reported the following about Pope Francis’ activities: July 28, 2014 VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has become the first pope to visit a Pentecostal church, pressing his outreach to evangelicals who represent Catholicism’s greatest competition for Christian souls around the globe. Francis flew by helicopter Monday to visit the under-construction […]
Month: July 2014
Netanyahu: Fighting to continue until all Gaza tunnels are destroyed
Gaza Tunnel (Marius Arnesen) COGwriter Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel will fight until all Gaza tunnels are destroyed: July 28, 2014 JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel will not end its operation in Gaza before destroying all the Hamas-built tunnels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an address to the nation. Neutralizing the tunnels is the first […]
Ecumenical ‘Anglican’ Bishop Tony Palmer died; Pope Francis continues his ecumenical meetings
Older Ecumenical Service (Eduardo Frei Ruiz Tagle) COGwriter Tony Palmer died: Tragic loss of Evangelical bishop and close friend of Pope The breakaway Anglican bishop who forged a close friendship with Pope Francis and was due to join the Pope at a meeting in Italy on Monday has died in hospital after his motorcycle was […]
Artic methane gas: Could it have any prophetic implications?
COGwriter Notice a report related to the release of trapped methane gas in the Arctic suggests it may raise temperatures and sea levels: LONDON — A release of methane in the Arctic could speed the melting of sea ice and climate change with a cost to the global economy of up to $60 trillion over […]
Pope Francis on Violence, Jesus, and the Kingdom of God
COGwriter Zenit, a pro-Vatican news agency reported the following about Pope Francis: July 27, 2014 Pope Francis says Christians who wish to inherit the kingdom of heaven must place God first in their lives and say no to corruption and violence. … The Pontiff said although Jesus “doesn’t bother explaining” what the kingdom is, he […]
Fighting stops and starts: What is ahead for Gaza?
Iron Dome system intercepts Gaza rockets per the Israel Defense Forces COGwriter After a pause, Israel resumed its offensive in Gaza today, despite a temporary cease-fire deal Hamas seemed to agree to: July 27, 2014 Hostilities resumed Sunday in the Gaza Strip after Palestinian militants unleashed volleys of rockets at Israel and the Israelis declared […]
BibleNewsProphecy: Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce our latest video on our Bible New Prophecy YouTube channel: 24:09 Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now? The Bible speaks about conflict involving various ones in 38th chapter of Ezekiel. Places specifically mentioned chapter 38 in translations of the ancient Hebrew include Gog, […]
Ukrainians boycotting Russians may further split that nation; Russia warning the international community about sanctions
Boycott Russia Logo COGwriter The campaign to boycott Russian businesses and goods has ramped up in western Ukraine with technology and ‘flash mob’ tactics: July 26, 2014 War might be at their doorstep but Ukrainian citizens are using a more peaceful style of dissent against Russia. Across the capital Kiev last weekend, young men and […]
Violence closes US Embassy in Libya; more Syrians support ISIS
COGwriter The US State Department announced the following: July 26, 2014 Due to the ongoing violence resulting from clashes between Libyan militias in the immediate vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, we have temporarily relocated all of our personnel out of Libya. We are committed to supporting the Libyan people during this challenging time, […]
Sermon: Luke 12-13: Priorities, Delayed Fruit Bearing, Little Flock, Prophecy, and the Narrow Way
10th Century Representation of Gospel Writer Luke COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce its latest sermon which is at its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:09:20 Luke 12-13: Priorities, Delayed Fruit Bearing, Little Flock, Prophecy, and the Narrow Way This is the fifth of a multi-part sermon series by Dr. Thiel covering the Gospel […]