Sketcher’s view of the Gap Theory COGwriter Genesis 1:1 has the ‘In the beginning” statement and Genesis 1:2 has the “chaos and void” statement. The time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 has been called the Gap Theory. Where does the Bible actually begin? In terms of time order, it would be John 1:1, and not […]
Category: Doctrine
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, KJV)
The truth can get you cancelled, shadow-banned, or even killed
Artist depiction of Roman Catholic Massacre of the Waldensians of Merindol in 1545 (Photo via Wikipedia) COGwriter More and more, governments and ‘media’ companies are censoring (directly or indirectly) views they do not agree with. It USED TO BE that in the USA and many other countries, truth was a valid defense as well as […]
‘Abby’ responded to, ‘I’m not receiving anything for Valentine’s Day’
Valentine Postcard (1910) COGwriter Over a decade ago, a reader sent the following, which is such a classic, I would like to post it again: February 10, 2014 DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 1/2 years, living together for two. He says Valentine’s Day is a made-up holiday to get […]
International Septuagint Day: But the Masoretic Text is what Christians should use–do not be taken in by ‘Septuagint myths’
COGwriter February 8th is observed as International Septuagint Day. Many, particularly Greco-Roman Catholics, consider that the Greek Septuagint Old Testament is superior to the Hebrew Masoretic text for the Old Testament. Plus, supporters of the Septuagint tend to accept books of the Bible that early Christians, current Church of God Christians, and Protestants do not […]
Sermon: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce this sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:09:05 What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? What do you want to be when you grow up? Many of us have been asked that question by our parents when we were younger. Some of us may have wanted to be […]
Early Christians would not watch intentionally violent sports; Philadelphian Christians do not watch the Super Bowl
COGwriter This coming Sunday is known as “Super Bowl Sunday” in the USA. Most years, the American football (which is not the same as the sport called soccer in the USA) contest known as the Superbowl is the most watched television program in the USA. Around 100,000,000 are expected to intentionally (as opposed to perhaps […]
Herbert W. Armstrong clearly taught ‘God always works through just one man’ but most end time Christians do not truly accept that
COGwriter Was sent an email that I read today which started off with the following: With this, I am reminded of the Fundamental Premises that were introduced into the WWCog toward the end of HWA’s leadership. That being: That God always works through just one man; That the only thing the Catholic Church had right […]
Pagan origins of Valentine’s Day
COGwriter If you are a Christian, should you celebrate February 14th as Valentine’s Day? The Apostle John was inspired to write: 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world […]
One doctor’s ‘survival guide for unvaccinated children’–and the WCG & CCOG positions on vaccines
(Pixabay photo) COGwriter There are parents, like my wife and I, who raised completely unvaccinated children. Related to children and vaccines, the McCullough Report posted: Survival guide for the completely unvaccinated child February 2, 2026 Would diseases like polio come roaring back if vaccination stopped? Dr. McCullough argues that a large-scale resurgence of mid‑20th‑century infectious diseases is highly […]
Israel365News and COGwriter on ‘What Does the Bible Say About How Long We Live?’
(From BiblePic.com) COGwriter Israel365News posted the following: What Does the Bible Say About How Long We Live? The Bible addresses lifespan not as a vague abstraction but as a measurable outcome shaped by divine design. “The number of your days I will fulfill” (Exodus 23:26). The verse does not speak in generalities. It refers to […]