{"id":59651,"date":"2020-02-01T00:01:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-01T08:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=59651"},"modified":"2020-01-25T14:44:57","modified_gmt":"2020-01-25T22:44:57","slug":"sermon-peters-position-and-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/church-history\/sermon-peters-position-and-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Sermon: Peter’s Position and Location"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nImproperly Claimed Tomb of Peter<\/em><\/p>\n

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

The Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> is pleased to announce the following sermon from its ContinuingCOG <\/a>channel:<\/p>\n

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\n1:25:39<\/span><\/p>\n

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Peter’s Position and Location<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Peter was the ‘Apostle of the circumcision,’ meaning the apostle to direct reaching people who descended from the patriarch Israel. Where did he work? Was he Jerusalem? Was he in Asia Minor? What about Antioch? Did the Apostle Peter possibly found the Church of Rome? What have Roman and Eastern Orthodox Catholic scholars written? Where is Babylon of 1 Peter <\/span>5:13<\/a>? Did Herbert W. Armstrong of the Worldwide Church of God teach that Peter was the predominant chosen “one man” that God used to direct the early church when he was alive? Was he succeeded by a presbyter or the Apostle John, while John was still alive? Did Peter die in Rome? What do we learn from his writing in 2 Peter 1? Were Peter’s bones found in Rome? What about the Tropaion Gaii and Bishop Cornelius? What did the archaeologist (and Catholic priest Antonio Ferrua) who found certain bone under St. Peter’s Basilica state? What did F. Paul Peterson report that Pope Pius XII admitted about Peter’s death and bones? Could Peter have died on the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem? What about the ossuary incription \u201cShimon Bar Jonah\u201d that some believe it may be referring to the Simon Bar-Jonah? What did Catholic priest and archaeologist Bellarmino Bagatti say about that? Did Peter hold doctrines that are inline with the teachings of the Continuing Church of God? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermon video: Peter’s Position and Location<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The Apostle Peter<\/a> He was an original apostle and early Christian leader. Where was Peter buried? Where did Peter die? Here is a link to a related sermon video: Peter’s Position and Location<\/a>.
\nThe Apostle Paul<\/a> He was a later apostle, but also an early Christian leader. Here is a link to a related sermon: Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat Do Roman Catholic Scholars Actually Teach About Early Church History?<\/a> Although most believe that the Roman Catholic Church history teaches an unbroken line of succession of bishops beginning with Peter, with stories about most of them, Roman Catholic scholars know the truth of this matter. This eye-opening article is a must-read for any who really wants to know what Roman Catholic history actually admits about the early church.
\nNazarene Christianity: Were the Original Christians Nazarenes?<\/a> Should Christians be Nazarenes today? What were the practices of the Nazarenes.
\nLocation of the Early Church: Another Look at Ephesus, Smyrna, and Rome<\/a> What actually happened to the primitive Church? And did the Bible tell about this in advance?
\nApostolic Succession<\/a> What really happened? Did structure and beliefs change? Are many of the widely-held current understandings of this even possible? Did you know that Catholic scholars really do not believe that several of the claimed \u201capostolic sees\u201d of the Orthodox have apostolic succession\u2013despite the fact that the current pontiff himself seems to wish to ignore this view? Is there actually a true church that has ties to any of the apostles that is not part of the Catholic or Orthodox churches? Read this article if you truly are interested in the truth on this matter! Here is a link to a sermon: Claims of Apostolic Succession<\/a>. Here is a related articlein the Spanish language La sucesi\u00f3n apost\u00f3lica. \u00bfOcurri\u00f3 en Roma, Alejandr\u00eda, Constantinopla, Antioqu\u00eda, Jerusal\u00e9n o Asia Menor?<\/a>
\nEarly Church History: Who Were the Two Major Groups that Professed Christ in the Second and Third Centuries?<\/a> Did you know that many in the second and third centuries felt that there were two major, and separate, professing Christian groups in the second century, but that those in the majority churches tend to now blend the groups together and claim \u201csaints\u201d from both? \u201cSaints\u201d that condemn some of their current beliefs. Who are the two groups? A related sermon is also available Christianity: Two groups<\/a>.
\nDo You Practice Mithraism?<\/a> Many practices and doctrines that mainstream so-called Christian groups have are the same or similar to those of the sun-god Mithras. December 25th was celebrated as his birthday. Do you follow Mithraism combined with the Bible or original Christianity? A sermon video from Vatican City is titled Church of Rome, Mithras, and Isis? <\/a>
\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>
\n<\/span><\/span>Christians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free 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 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>.
\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>
\nContinuing 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>, and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
\nCCOG.ORG<\/a> Continuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God<\/a> The group striving to be most faithful amongst all real Christian groups to the word of God. There are links to literature is about 100 different languages there.
\n<\/a>Congregations of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> This is a listing of congregations and groups of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God around the world.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Africa, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Canada, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nContinuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God, Europe, Facebook page<\/a> This has news and prophetic information.
\nCCOG.ASIA<\/a> We in the Continuing<\/em> Church of God also have the url www.ccog.asia which has a focus on Asia and has various articles in Mandarin Chinese as well as some in English, plus some items in other Asian languages. \u6211\u4eec\u5728\u7ee7\u7eed\u795e\u7684\u6559\u4f1a\u4e5f\u63d0\u4f9b\u6b64\u7f51\u5740 www.ccog.asia<\/a>, \u5173\u6ce8\u4e8e\u4e9a\u6d32\u5e76\u4e14\u6709\u5404\u79cd\u5404\u6837\u7684\u4e2d\u82f1\u6587\u6587\u7ae0\uff0c\u5176\u4e2d\u4e00\u4e9b\u7528\u83f2\u5f8b\u5bbe\u8bed\u7ffb\u8bd1\u7684\u6587\u7ae0\u4e5f\u6b63\u5728\u8fdb\u884c\u4e2d\uff0c\u51c6\u5907\u6dfb\u52a0\u5230\u8fd9\u4e2a\u7f51\u7ad9\u4e2d\u3002 Here is a link to our Statement of Beliefs in Mandarin Chinese \u7ee7\u7eed\u795e\u7684\u6559\u4f1a\u7684\u4fe1\u4ef0\u58f0\u660e<\/a>.
\nCCOG.IN<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those of Indian heritage. It has a link to an edited Hindi translation of The Mystery of the Ages <\/em><\/a>and is expected to have more non-English language materials in the future.
\nCCOG.EU<\/a> This is a website targeted toward Europe. It has materials in more than one language (currently it has English, Dutch, and Serbian, with links also to Spanish) and it is intended to have additional language materials added.
\nCCOG.NZ<\/a> This is a website targeted towards New Zealand and others with a British-descended background.
\nCCOGAFRICA.ORG<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those in Africa.
\nCCOGCANADA.CA<\/a> This is a website targeted towards those in Canada.
\nCDLIDD.ES La Continuaci\u00f3n de la Iglesia de Dios.<\/a> This is the Spanish language website for the Continuing<\/em> Church of God.
\nPNIND.PH Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos<\/a>. This is the Philippines website Continuing<\/em> Church of God. It has information in English and Tagalog.
\nCCOG Animations<\/a> YouTube channel. The Continuing<\/em> Church of God has some animations to teach aspects of Christian beliefs. Also available at BitChute COGAnimations https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/coganimations\/<\/a>
\nBible News Prophecy<\/a> channel. Dr. Thiel has produced hundreds of videos for the BibleNewsProphecy<\/a> channel. You can find them at them on YouTube at BibleNewsProphecy https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/BibleNewsProphecy<\/a>, plus also on Vimeo at Bible News Prophecy https:\/\/vimeo.com\/channels\/biblenewsprophecy <\/a>as well as on Brighteon Bible News Prophecy https:\/\/www.brighteon.com\/channel\/ccogbnp<\/a> and Bitchute Prophecy https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/prophecy\/<\/a>
\nCCOGAfrica<\/a> channel. This has messages from African pastors in African languages such as Kalenjin, Kiswahili, Embu, and Dholuo. Also available at BitChute COGAfrica https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/cogafrica\/<\/a>
\nCDLIDDSermones<\/a> channel. This contains messages in the Spanish language
\nBibleNewsProphecy Podcast<\/a>. This has audio-visual podcasts of the Bible News Prophecy channgel. It plays on i-Phones, i-Pads, and Windows devices that can play i-Tunes.
\nBible News Prophecy<\/a> online radio. This is an audio version of the Bible News Prophecy<\/em> videos. It is also available as a mobile app<\/a>.
\nContinuingCOG<\/a> channel. Dr. Thiel has produced scores of YouTube video sermons for this channel. Note: Since these are sermon-length, they can take a little longer to load than other YouTube videos. Also available at BitChute COGTube https:\/\/www.bitchute.com\/channel\/cogtube\/<\/a>
\nStatement of Beliefs of the Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a> \u201cContend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints\u201d (Jude 3, NKJV), \u201cLet brotherly love (Philadelphia) continue\u201d (Hebrews 13:1) \u201d & continuing stedfastly in the teaching of the apostles\u201d (Acts 2:42 YLT). <\/em> So, what does that really mean in terms of specific beliefs\u2013the Statement gives answers? Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol<\/span>: Declaraci\u00f3n de las Doctrinas de la Continuaci\u00f3n de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>. Here is a related link in Tagalog: Paglalahad ng Mga Paniniwala ng Patuloy na Iglesya ng Diyos<\/a>. Here is a related link in Mandarin Chinese ~\u00e7~\u00edy^v\u201eeYO\u001av\u201eO\u00e1N\u00f0X\u00f0f\u000e<\/a>. Here is a related link in Kiswahili: KATIKA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI<\/a>. Here is a related link in Dutch: Verklaring van geloofspunten van de Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is a related link in Deutsche (German): Glaubenserkl\u00e4rung der Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is a related link in Italiano: Dichiarazione del Credo della Continuing<\/em> Church of God<\/a>. Here is related link in the French language: D\u00e9claration des croyances de L\u2019\u00c9glise Continue<\/em> de Dieu<\/a>. Here is a related link in the Chichewa language: ZIKHULUPIRIRO ZA MPINGO WA CONTINUING CHURCH OF GOD<\/a>. Here is a link in Romanian: Declara\u021bia de credin\u021be a continu\u0103rii Bisericii lui Dumnezeu<\/a>. Here is a link in Portuguese: Declara\u00e7\u00e3o de Cren\u00e7as da Continua\u00e7\u00e3o da Igreja de Deus<\/a>. Here is a link in Russian: \u0423\u0442\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u0432\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u043e \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043b\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438 \u0426\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0432\u0438 \u0411\u043e\u0436\u044c\u0435\u0439<\/a>. Here is a link to a related English-language sermon: Beliefs of the Continuing Church of God<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Improperly Claimed Tomb of Peter COGwriter The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce the following sermon from its ContinuingCOG channel: 1:25:39 Peter’s Position and Location Peter was the ‘Apostle of the circumcision,’ meaning the apostle to direct reaching people who descended from the patriarch Israel. Where did he work? Was he Jerusalem? Was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-church-history","category-cog-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t