COGwriter Are Christians supposed to use wine or grape juice for Passover? Some sent me the following: My son, a baptist, and I, a member of God’s Church, had a discussion about wine and Passover. He believes that grape juice is ok during communion service. I believe that wine is necessary because that’s what Jesus […]
Month: April 2017
BBC: Neo-Nazi threats force Jewish group in Sweden to close; Facebook allows anti-Israeli threats
Anti-Semitic graffiti COGwriter Antisemitism is, sadly, in the news again: Neo-Nazi threats force Jewish group in Sweden to close 3 April 2017 A Jewish community association in northern Sweden has decided to close following a series of far-right threats, seven years since it opened. Their centre in the town of Umea was targeted with swastikas […]
Which days did early Christians observe?
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 Spring Holy Days (1 Corinthians 11:27-32). While most people realize that Jesus observed what many consider to be “Jewish” Holy Days, most have apparently not realized that the observance […]
Are you living as a real Christian?
COGwriter Passover will be here later this month. Are you living as a Christian? Jesus taught: 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35) Most religions, however, that profess Christ chose to allow warfare and other activities that do not show love to […]
CBS: The Doomsday Vault: Humanity’s salvation?
Entrance to Svalbard Global Seed Vault COGwriter CBS reported the following: The Doomsday Vault: Humanity’s salvation? April 2, 2017 On the Arctic tundra in Svalbard, Norway, about half-way between Oslo and the North Pole, there are no gardens, no trees. Yet, deep beneath this barren surface lies the largest concentration of agricultural diversity anywhere on […]
Banned by HWA continues to lie and mislead
16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. […]
BIbleNewsProphecy: Fatima and Pope Francis
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel: 16:48 Fatima and Pope Francis Could end time prophecies be fulfilled by apparitions? May 13, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of a ‘Lady’ that appeared before three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. The Vatican announced […]
BibleNewsProphecy: April-June 2017
Here is a link to the April – June 2017 edition of Bible News Prophecy magazine. Contents: 2. From the Editor: African Conference 2017 The Continuing Church of God held a conference for some of its African leaders in 2017. 3. Where are the 12 Tribes of Israel? While many people understand where the tribe […]
Closer to another Jewish temple in Jerusalem being built?
Yehuda Glick COGwriter This time of the year, we tend to hear about other attempts by certain Jews in Israel to resume animal sacrifices and/or build a temple. WND reported the following: Israel takes baby step toward rebuilding Temple? New foundation proposed for ‘research, information and advocacy’ WASHINGTON – With June marking the 50th anniversary […]
Oldest Christian Sermon
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:16:32 Oldest Christian Sermon ‘Second Clement’ has been called “the oldest complete Christian sermon that has survived.” But Clement did not write it as even Roman Catholic scholars admit. Do you know what the oldest preserved sermon outside the […]