COGwriter The universe could be expanding faster than many scientists thought: WASHINGTON — Astronomers thought they had a handle on how the universe ticks, but the cosmos may be toying with them. A team of astronomers has calculated that the universe seems to be expanding faster than what scientists previously figured. If the new research […]
Month: June 2017
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Yemen, Libya, Maldives, and Egypt cut off Qatar: A prelude to a coming caliphate?
Battle involving 4th caliphate COGwriter Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates have taken a tough stand against the nation of Qatar: June 5, 2017 Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt each announced Monday the cutting of diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism. The countries made […]
Israel’s ‘Six-Day War’ and Protestant views on Israel in Prophecy
Israeli’s examine destroyed Egyptian aircraft in 1967 (יחזקאל (חזי) רחמים) COGwriter Today is the 50th anniversary of the start of the famous ‘Six-Day War’: 5 June 2017 The 1967 Six-Day War and its difficult legacy The Six-Day War began 50 years ago: Israel attacked three of its Arab neighbors, who had threatened to annihilate the […]
Two Boniface pontiffs
Pope Boniface VIII in the Vatican (May 2004) COGwriter The Catholic saint Boniface (Latin: Bonifacius; c. 680 – June 5, 754), is known as the Apostle of the Germans. He was born Winfrid, Wynfrith, or Wynfryth possibly at Crediton in the kingdom of Wessex (now in Devon, England). He is the patron saint of Germany […]
Sermonette: Asia’s Role in the Coming Kingdom of God
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermonette from its ContinuingCOG channel 27:51 Asia’s Role in the Coming Kingdom of God Is Asia an important area in the world toady? Is it destined to play a big role in the end times? What is the significance of Asia and the coming […]
UK’s May: ‘Things need to change’; Terror panic injures 1500 in Italy.
Theresa May and Donald Trump COGwriter The UK Prime Minister and US President have reacted to the London Bridge terrorist attacks: June 4, 2017 LONDON — The death toll rose to seven Sunday, following the latest terrorist attack to strike Britain, with Prime Minister Theresa May blaming the “evil ideology of Islamist extremism” and vowing to […]
Pentecost is today: Meaning and a sermon
Artist Depiction of Pentecost (Cadetgray) COGwriter Today is the Day of Pentecost for 2017. Unlike other biblical holy days, some version of the Day of Pentecost is observed by a lot of mainstream churches, both Catholic and Protestant. And of course, since Pentecost is a biblical holy day, it is observed by Church of God […]
Pentecost Quiz, Study the Bible Course, and Bible games
By COGWriter So, you have two Sabbaths in a row and perhaps you wonder what you and/or your family should do? Well, in addition to study, prayer, and church services, there are various quizzes and Bible games at the COGwriter website. One is the Pentecost Quiz, developed by Michael Thiel. A very popular one is […]
Terrorists kill and maim on London Bridge
London Bridge at night COGwriter The UK got hit by terrorists again: June 3, 2017 An unmarked van drove into pedestrians on London Bridge in the British capital late Saturday evening, striking a number of people. There also were reports that attackers stabbed people near the scene of the road terror. British police responded in […]
LCG’s Roderick C. Meredith funeral report
Roderick C. Meredith COGwriter As announced previously (see LCG’s Roderick C. Meredith funeral information), the funeral of Dr. Roderick C. Meredith of the Living Church of God (LCG) was last Sunday. Here is information about his funeral from LCG’s Gerald Weston that was read at LCG services today: Dr. Meredith’s funeral last Sunday gave a […]