9th century painting of Theodosius making Gregory Patriarch of Constantinople in 380 A.D. (Public Domain photo via Wikipedia) COGwriter The trinity was formally adopted at the Council of Constantinople called by Roman Emperor Theodosius in 381 A.D. Yet, some scholars are still falsely teaching that the trinity was the Christian position long before then. Including […]
Category: Church History
“I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).
Sermon: Revealing Revelation 1:1-9
(COGwriter directed illustration) COGwriter Have you ever wondered about the Book of Revelation? The recommended sermon for this Sabbath is: 1:11:15 Revealing Revelation 1:1-9 The Book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse, is the last book of the New Testament–the last book of the Bible. Did Church of God leaders always accept it? What […]
Sermonette: Nepos: Millennialist, Literalist, Apostolic Successor
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to suggest this sermonette from its ContinuingCOG channel: 14:22 Nepos: Millennialist, Literalist, Apostolic Successor Nepos of Arsinoe Egypt was a third century bishop/overseer who wrote something called the ‘Refutation of the Allegorizers’ (also known as the ‘Book of Nepos’). He stood against the allegorical approach to scripture […]
CG7, biblical accuracy, and Lucian of Antioch
COGwriter In a past (March-April 2017) edition of its Bible Advocate magazine, CG7-Denver’s David Ross wrote: A defense Defending the Christian world – view has biblical basis. First Peter 3:15 says, “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for […]
Did any pro-Sabbatarian leaders try to confront the Church of Rome?
COGwriter Growing up as a Roman Catholic, although I recall being taught about the Protestant movement against the Church of Rome, I do not recall ever being told about Sabbatarians who confronted the leadership of that church. Did any Sabbatarian/Church of God leaders try to confront the Bishops of Rome? Yes. But not at first. […]
The Sabbath and the Antichrist?
‘Antichrist’ picture per Pixabay COGwriter A Roman Catholic writer named Jimmy Akin posted the following: “Changing the Sabbath” and the Antichrist Recently I was contacted by someone who seems quite openminded and who asked me some questions about why we worship on Sunday rather than the Sabbath. In particular, this person was wondering why that […]
Pope Leo met with Lutheran leaders in the Vatican on the 500th anniversary of anti-COG Augsburg Confession
Photo via Pixabay COGwriter Ecumenical News published the following: Pope Leo has met with Lutheran leaders in the Vatican on the 500th anniversary of Augsburg October 6, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has met with a delegation from the Lutheran World Federation, expressing his appreciation for how Catholic-Lutheran relations have “matured both spiritually and theologically over […]
Was Sagaris in Asia Minor a Church of God leader?
Ancient Laodicea (Photo by Joyce Thiel) COGwriter Sagaris is believed to have been a martyr and faithful member of the Church of God in Laodicea of Asia Minor in the second century. Some observe October 6 in honor of his death. He is considered to be a saint by the Greco-Roman Catholics, Protestants, and those […]
Was the Reformation necessary? Did Martin Luther actually believe in sola Scriptura?
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (via Wikipedia) COGwriter In his October 2025 newsletter, Protestant Mike Gendron had the following: Was the Reformation Really Necessary? This month many of us will celebrate the 508th anniversary of the historic Reformation. Tragically, numerous evangelicals have forgotten or dismissed the Gospel truths that many Reformers gave their lives defending. It is […]
BibleNewsProphecy: Calling Christians Names
(UnSplash photo) COGwriter Jesus said: 25 If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household! (Matthew 10:25, NKJV throughout unless otherwise noted) Yes, Jesus said that His faithful followers would be called all kind of names. Satan wants you to not be part of […]