Church of God News

Month: August 2019

Writings about John the Apostle’s writings

Fragment from the Gospel Written by John (Ryland’s Papyrus c. 125 A.D.) COGwriter The Apostle John wrote what is known as the fourth gospel as well as three letters and the Book of Revelation. Some realize this, though some do not wish to believe this: The Huffington Post and other publications have explored two new […]

‘US Wants to Disrupt China’s Rare Earth Dominance’ with Australia’s help

Rare Earth oxides (USDA) COGwriter The US is looking to get around potential rare earth restriction from China: US Wants to Disrupt China’s Rare Earth Dominance PENTAGON – The U.S. military wants to partner with Australia to disrupt China’s dominance over the global supply of rare earths — the minerals essential to high-tech products from […]

BIN: Did Bill Gates Predict The Fulfillment Of Words Of The Prophet Isaiah? COGwriter: Artificial Intelligence consistent with prophecies in Revelation

Bill Gates (Wikipedia) COGwriter Breaking Israel News (BIN) reported the following about Bill Gates and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Did Bill Gates Predict The Fulfillment Of Words Of The Prophet Isaiah? August 27, 2019 Bill Gates said, “AI may eventually force us to redefine work itself and the role it plays in human life. We may […]

Doctrinal similarities and differences between Herbert W. Armstrong and Martin Luther

Herbert W. Armstrong and Martin Luther COGwriter Most people are familiar with the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther. And most people who come to this COGwriter Church of God News page regularly are familiar with the late COG leader Herbert W. Armstrong. While both men had issues in their personal lives, I would like to highlight […]

G-7: Trade, China, and Tensions

COGwriter “The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven largest IMF-described advanced economies in the world: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. … The organization was founded to facilitate shared macroeconomic initiatives by its members in response to the collapse of the […]

‘Why Iran Is Risking a Major Escalation With Israel’

Benjamin Netanyahu holding claimed piece of Iranian drone (2018 Preiss/ MSC) COGwriter Iran and Israel have been escalating tensions in Syria: August 26, 2019 Israel announced on Sunday than it had carried out an airstrike overnight Saturday against Iranian forces and Shi’ite militias in Syria that were planning to attack the Jewish state with explosives-laden […]

Do Christians go to heaven upon death?

COGwriter Do Christians actually go to heaven when they die? Certain scholars who have looked into the Bible and early church history have properly questioned the idea of Christians going to heaven: (RNS) The oft-cliched Christian notion of heaven — a blissful realm of harp-strumming angels — has remained a fixture of the faith for […]

Turning its dollar into a weapon will help destroy the USA

COGwriter Forbes’ head Asian economist wrote the following: August 25, 2019 By weaponizing both trade and currency, President Trump has infected the global economy with deep uncertainty. In imposing sanctions and tariffs—as well as banning American firms from doing business with a growing list of foreign companies on grounds of national security—Trump has enfeebled world […]

AP: Johnson wins Trump’s approval for tough approach to Brexit

  Boris Johnson and Donald Trump COGwriter The Associated Press reported the following: Johnson wins Trump’s approval for tough approach to Brexit August 25, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attend a working breakfast at the Hotel du Palais on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, […]