Eucharist Host in a Monstrance COGwriter April is called ‘the Month of the Holy Eucharist” by certain Catholics. Did early Christians use a round eucharistic host? A careful comparison of what is taught in the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church along with eucharistic practices should make this clear to any truly interested […]
Month: April 2016
Amerigeddon: Could the USA be taken over?
COGwriter An upcoming movie warns of what some believe are ‘real-world’ events that could hit the USA in the 21st century. The following is from the movie’s website: AMERIGEDDON, coming to theaters nationwide May 13, 2016, has been described as “the movie the establishment doesn’t want you to see.” Showing what happens when a not-so-future […]
‘Panama Papers’ and government corruption
A world map of the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, which measures “the degree to which corruption is perceived to exist among public officials and politicians”. High numbers (blue) indicate less perception of corruption, whereas lower numbers (red) indicate higher perception of corruption. But perceptions are not always correct as there is more […]
Calculated or observed calendar?
Older Hebrew Calendar COGwriter Each year, some bring up calendar concerns. Some believe that a calculated Holy Day calendar is wrong and that one must be only kept based upon personal observation. Those espousing the observed calendar often differ among themselves as to how it is to be observed. The debate is often centered around […]
Could Christians be protected in Petra during the Great Tribulation?
COGwriter The Bible tells of a place in the wilderness where some Christians are subject to protection (Revelation 12:14-16). Could this be Petra in Jordan? One of many sermons by the Continuing Church of God at the ContinuingCOG YouTube channel and is titled Might Petra be the Place of Safety? It covers information such as: […]
Donald Trump says USA on course for ‘a very massive recession;’ others have predictions supposedly about him
Donald Trump COGwriter Donald Trump put out an economic warning: April 3, 2016 Milwaukee: Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump predicted that the United States is on course for a “very massive recession,” warning that a combination of high unemployment and an overvalued stock market had set the stage for another economic slump. “I think we’re […]
Sermonette: Fruit of the Spirit
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to recommend this sermonette from its ContinuingCOG channel: 11:04 Fruit of the Spirit John Hickey in New Zealand speaks on the ‘Fruits of the Spirit’ as are shown in the 5th chapter of the Book of Galatians. Here is a link to the video sermon: You Can […]
Religious scholars realize that Christians kept Passover on the 14th
COGwriter This time of year, those faithful in the Churches of God have been following Paul’s admonition to examine themselves prior to the start of the Passover and other Spring Holy Days (1 Corinthians 11:27-32) (see also the video Preparing for Passover). Jesus, of course, kept the Passover and told His followers to follow practices […]
Putin calls for cease-fire in Nagorno-Karabakh: a step toward Eurasian military unity?
Parliament of the declared Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Govorkov) COGwriter Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a cease-fire between Azerbaijan and Armenia today related to Nagorno-Karabakh: April 2, 2016 Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an end to fighting after clashes broke out in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh. … Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each […]
Sermon: You can make YOUR marriage work
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to recommend this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:17:02 You Can Make YOUR Marriage Work God created marriage, but many do not seem to know how to make their marriages work. How are men and women different? What should happen in the first year of marriage? What […]