{"id":51030,"date":"2018-10-01T13:00:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T21:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=51030"},"modified":"2018-10-01T04:39:46","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T12:39:46","slug":"pope-francis-pushing-unity-with-waldensians-and-continues-to-push-mary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/religious-news\/pope-francis-pushing-unity-with-waldensians-and-continues-to-push-mary\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis pushing unity with Waldensians and continues to push ‘Mary’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEntrance to a Waldensian Church in Rome (Binomio77<\/span><\/span>)<\/em><\/p>\n

COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

In his newsletter today, Mike Gendron had the following:<\/p>\n

October 1, 2018<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Growing Apostasy in the Church<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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The apostle John recorded the earliest apostasy in the first century church when he wrote, “They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us” (1 John 2:19).\u00a0 …<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Pope Continues to Push for Ecumenical Unity<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pope Francis invited the faithful of the Waldensian and Methodist Churches to join Catholics in proclaiming Jesus, especially to the poor and the marginalized, according to Vatican News.\u00a0The Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches is an Italian united church founded in 1975. The Union has some 50,000 members, of which 45,000 are Waldensians, mostly in Italy but also in Argentina and Uruguay. Methodists number some 5,000.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some of the original Waldensians held to Church of God doctrines. They also seemed to believe that they were the fourth lamp, the fourth of the churches of Revelation 2 & 3.<\/p>\n

Related to the idea of church eras<\/a> and the Waldenes, the old WCG wrote:<\/p>\n

On the Waldensian emblem or seal were seven stars (Rev. 1:20). Directly below and POINTING AT THE FOURTH STAR was a lighted lamp representing the then active Thyatira Church. Around the rim was the Latin motto LUX LUCET IN TENEBRIS — “a light shines in darkness” (see Mat. 5:14-16). God’s people KNEW they were the Thyatira Church! They must also have known who “Jezebel” was. One of their oldest surviving books, the “Book of Antichrist”, equates the Roman papacy and priests with Babylon (Isa. 47), the little horn of the fourth beast (Dan. 7), the WHORE (Rev. 17-18), the man of sin, the son of perdition (II Thes. 2), false prophets, lying teachers (II Pet. 2), spirit of error (I John 4), clouds without water, trees without leaves (Jude), ministers of DARKNESS, Egyptians, BALAAMITES, etc.! Half of Jesus’ message to Thyatira, the longest of the seven, is devoted to warning against “Jezebel.” Yet in spite of the warning, many did fall into her trap!…<\/p>\n

Gregory IX issued another bull against the Waldenses in 1231. From 1231 to 1233 a general persecution raged in Germany, cutting short the Work in Holland. By 1235, persecution on a large scale began at Milan, original seat of the Lombard Waldenses. The archbishop “razed their school” — apparently the College — but LEFT THE PEOPLE FREE! On the French side of the Alps, killing and burning reached the Valley Louise in 1238. The Thyatira WORK was through!<\/b> (LESSON 51 (1968) AMBASSADOR COLLEGE BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE COURSE “And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place …” Rev. 12:6).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It has long been believed early Christians used the seven-lamped lampstand as a symbol (Bagatti, Bellarmino. Translated by Eugene Hoade. The Church from the Circumcision. Nihil obstat: Marcus Adinolfi. Imprimi potest: Herminius Roncari. Imprimatur: +Albertus Gori, die 26 Junii 1970. Franciscan Printing Press, Jerusalem, p. 202). Thus, it is possible that some of those during the time of Thyatira realized that they were the fourth era and hence pointed to the fourth lamp (see also The Thyatira Church Era<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But those who now claim to be Waldensians went into apostasy, and presuming they accept more unity with the Church of Rome, this shows that they have continued in the path away from biblical Christianity.<\/p>\n

Notice also the following that was in Mike Gendron’s newsletter today:<\/p>\n

Pope Francis Was Happy to Be in Mary’s Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the pope’s recent visit to Ireland, he stopped at an apparition site where the Virgin Mary supposedly appeared. He addressed the crowd saying, “I’m happy to be here with you. I am happy to be with you in Mary’s home.”\u00a0After silently praying before the statue of the Madonna in the chapel, the Pope left a golden rosary for the Virgin.<\/div>\n
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Afterward, the Pope gave his Angelus address, noting first of all his gratitude and joy to be in the home of Mary. He expressed his gratitude for being able to visit this Shrine, ‘so dear to the Irish people.’ In the Apparition Chapel, the pope noted, “I lifted up to Our Lady’s loving intercession all the families of the world, and, in a special way, your families, the families of Ireland.\u00a0Mary our Mother knows the joys and struggles felt in each home. Holding them in her Immaculate Heart, she brings them with love to the throne of her Son.”\u00a0Read more.<\/a><\/div>\n
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Mike’s response: The pope continues to push his Mary-centered theology to unite\u00a0the religions of the world. The Catholic distortion of Mary may be the catalyst for uniting the world under the papacy. Let us not forget the deceptive words of “evangelical” leader Louis Palau when the pope was elected. He said Pope Francis is “a very Bible-centered and Jesus Christ-centered man; he’s really centered on the Gospel, the pure Gospel. He is a friend of evangelicals.”\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And it is not just Pope Francis pushing a Marian agenda as Mike Gendron also reported:<\/p>\n

Catholics Seek Intercession of Mary for America<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The organization\u00a0Rosary Coast to Coast\u00a0<\/a>is inviting\u00a0Catholics across the country to pray the\u00a0rosary\u00a0<\/a>and seek the powerful intercession of\u00a0Our Lady of the Rosary<\/a>\u00a0to heal our country and return it to Holiness. The pope wants Catholics to pray the rosary during October to protect the Catholic Church from\u00a0the devil’s turbulence<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Mike’s Comment: It grieves me to see Catholics so easily deceived because\u00a0<\/i>they do not know what God’s Word teaches about Mary and prayer. Nowhere in Scripture do we see any God-fearing person praying to anyone other than God.\u00a0The Mary of the Bible, who was a true servant of God, died like the rest of humanity. She sleeps in death, awaiting the resurrection at Christ’s return (1 Cori. 15:51-52; 1 Thess. 4:16). Since the Bible is clear that “the dead know nothing” (Ecc. 9:5), she cannot hear the thousands of prayers that are recited to her every day.\u00a0Jesus instructed how to pray (Matthew 6:5-13; Luke 11:1-4). He said prayer should be directed to the Father and not be in the form of “meaningless repetition” (Matt 6:7).\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marianism is not biblical.<\/p>\n

The modern Waldenses and other Protestants need to realize that ecumenical unity with Rome has much anti-scriptural baggage and should not be encouraged.<\/p>\n

The ecumenical agenda of the United Nations, World Council of Churches, and the Vatican is prophesied to ultimately fail.<\/p>\n

No one who strives to be a true Christian should want to be part of it.<\/p>\n

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17<\/span> And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:17)
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As Jesus taught in Matthew 6:10, Christians should pray for the Kingdom of God<\/a> to come. All who have fallen into apostasy need to repent. That includes the Waldenses and other Protestants, as well as the Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholics.<\/div>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

Satan’s Plan<\/a> Does Satan have a plan? What is it? Has it already been successful? Will it be successful in the future? Here are links to a two-part sermon series: What are Some of the Parts of Satan’s Plan?<\/a> and Satan’s Plan is More Dramatic than Many Realize<\/a>.
\nMystery of Iniquity<\/a> What is the mystery of iniquity? How did it start? How will it end? Two related sermons are also available: The Mystery of Iniquity <\/a> and The Mystery of Lawlessness<\/a>.
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free draft\/unedited pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nThe ‘Peace Deal’ of Daniel 9:27<\/a> This prophecy could give up to 3 1\/2 years advance notice of the coming Great Tribulation. Will most ignore or misunderstand its fulfillment? Here is a link to a related sermon video Daniel 9:27 and the Start of the Great Tribulation<\/a>.
\nBeware: Protestants Going Towards Ecumenical Destruction!<\/a> What is going on in the Protestant world? Are Protestants turning back to their ‘mother church’ in Rome? Does the Bible warn about this? What are Catholic plans and prophecies related to this? Is Protestantism doomed? See also World Council of Churches Peace Plan<\/a>.
\nThe ‘Unpardonable Sin’ and ‘Climate Change’?<\/a> On September 7, 2016, Olav Fykse Tveit, Church of Norway Pastor, and the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, essentially declared that those who ignore ‘climate change’ are committing the ‘unpardonable sin’ and the Holy Spirit. Are those two even related? In this video, Dr. Thiel answers that and explains from the Bible what the ‘unpardonable sin’ is and how you can avoid it. He also discusses aspects of Christianity and the environment. This is a video.
\nHope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God differ from most Protestants<\/a> How the real <\/em>Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants, is perhaps the question I am asked most by those without a Church of God background. As far as some changes affecting Protestantism, watch the video Charismatic Kenneth Copeland and Anglican Tony Palmer: Protestants Beware! <\/a> [Portugu\u00eas: Esperan\u00e7a do salva\u00e7\u00e3o: Como a igreja do deus difere da maioria de protestantes<\/a>]
\nWhat is the Unpardonable Sin?<\/a> What is it? Can you repent of it? Do you know what it is and how to avoid it? Here is a link to a related sermon video The Unpardonable Sin and the Prodigal Son<\/a>.
\nUnited Nations: Humankind’s Last Hope or New World Order?<\/a> Is the UN the last hope for humanity? Or might its goals end up with sinister results? Two related videos include UN’s ‘New Universal Agenda’ is a False Gospel!<\/a> and United Nations and Vatican Are Planning the New World Order<\/a>.
\nWhat is the Origin of the Cross as a ‘Christian’ Symbol?<\/a> Was the cross used as a venerated symbol by the early Church? Two related YouTube videos would be Beware of the ‘Ecumenical Cross’<\/a> and Origin of the Cross<\/span><\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
\nThe Bible, Christians, and the Environment<\/a> How should Christians view the environment? Does the Bible give any clues? What are some of the effects of air, water, and land pollution? Is environmental pollution a factor in autism and death? Do pollutants seem to double the autism risk? What will Jesus do? Here is a link to a related sermon: Christians and the Environment<\/a> (there is also YouTube video available titled Air Pollution, Autism, and Prophecy<\/em><\/a>).
\nWill the Interfaith Movement Lead to Peace or Sudden Destruction?<\/a> Is the interfaith movement going to lead to lasting peace or is it warned against? A video sermon of related interest is: Will the Interfaith Movement lead to World War III?<\/a> and a video sermon is also available: Do You Know That Babylon is Forming?<\/a>
\nWhy Should American Catholics Fear Unity with the Orthodox?<\/a> Are the current ecumenical meetings a good thing or will they result in disaster? Is doctrinal compromise good? Here is a link to a related video Should you be concerned about the ecumenical movement? <\/a>
\nWhich Is Faithful: The Roman Catholic Church or the Continuing<\/em> Church of God?<\/a> Do you know that both groups shared a lot of the earliest teachings? Do you know which church changed? Do you know which group is most faithful to the teachings of the apostolic church? Which group best represents true Christianity? This documented article answers those questions.
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is a link to a related sermon: Could God be Calling You?<\/a>
\nChristian Repentance<\/a> Do you know what repentance is? Is it really necessary for salvation? A related sermon is also available titled: Real Christian Repentance<\/a>.<\/span>
\nSome Similarities and Differences Between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> Both groups claim to be the original church, but both groups have differing ways to claim it. Both groups have some amazing similarities and some major differences. Do you know what they are?
\nOrthodox Must Reject Unity with the Roman Catholics<\/a> Unity between these groups will put them in position to be part of the final end time Babylon that the Bible warns against as well as require improper compromise.
\nLaudato Si: Pope’s Agenda or Kingdom of God?<\/a> Pope Francis’ 2nd encyclical is titled ‘Laudato Si.’ In it, he goes over his views related to environmental, economic, social, moral, agricultural, and spiritual issues. He advocates international cooperation to solve various problems he believes are affecting humanity. Is that Pope’s agenda the solution? What about the Kingdom of God? does the Bible teach? Two related articles include Laudato Si: Will Pope Francis\u2019 economic actions match his words?<\/a> and Laudato Si: A call for a one-world government?<\/a>
\nWhen Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2018, 2019, or 2020?<\/a> Can the Great Tribulation begin today? What happens before the Great Tribulation in the “beginning of sorrows”? What happens in the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Is this the time of the Gentiles? When is the earliest that the Great Tribulation can begin? What is the Day of the Lord? Who are the 144,000? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: \u00bfPuede comenzar la Gran Tribulaci\u00f3n en 2018 o 2019? \u00bfEs el Tiempo de los Gentiles?<\/a> You can also see the English language sermon videos: The Great Tribulation from the Mount of Olives<\/a> and Can the Great Tribulation begin before 2020?<\/a> A shorter video is: Can the Great Tribulation begin in 2018?<\/a>
\nThe Times of the Gentiles<\/a> Has there been more than one time of the Gentiles? Are we in it now or in the time of Anglo-America? What will the final time of the Gentiles be like? A related sermon is available and is titled: The Times of the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span>
\nPope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy?<\/a> Pope Francis has taken many steps to turn people more towards his version of \u2018Mary.\u2019 Could this be consistent with biblical and Catholic prophecies? This article documents what has been happening. There is also a video version titled Pope Francis: Could this Marian Focused Pontiff be Fulfilling Prophecy?<\/a>
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? <\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a> Here is a link in the French language: O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Continuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a> and Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries<\/a>. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes<\/a>, French: L\u2019Histoire Continue<\/em> de l\u2019\u00c9glise de Dieu<\/a> and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
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