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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n The grounds at Big Sandy, Texas made the news today:<\/p>\n 5 October 2011<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Families will gather at the International ALERT Academy in Big Sandy next week for its 11th annual family camp…<\/p>\n Three guests also will speak at the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The biblical Feast of Tabernacles <\/a>begins next week (sunset Wednesday) and that is what used to be observed on the grounds of Big Sandy.\u00a0 Big Sandy once was a campus of Ambassador College when it was part of the old Worldwide Church of God (the campus was sold several years ago).<\/p>\n In 1980, I attended the Feast of Tabernacles in Big Sandy.\u00a0 I was one of very few who actually simply brought a very small tent and lived in it during the Feast.\u00a0 In addition to dealing with mosquitoes, I recall that it rained so much that if I were to have turned to one side or the other in my tent while sleeping, I would have gotten soaked as rain water came into my supposedly water resistant tent.<\/p>\n Near the end of the Feast, a family with a large camper felt pity on me.\u00a0 If I recall correctly, they let me spend one or two nights in their large modern camper (or travel trailer).<\/p>\n But getting back to the main point of what this post is supposed to be about, God’s Holy Days used to be kept at the Big Sandy campus, but are no longer.\u00a0 We in the Living Church of God <\/a>believe that God’s Holy Days help better reveal God’s plan of salvation.\u00a0 A message that tends to not be understood by the Protestant groups.\u00a0 Simply utilizing the grounds of the Big Sandy campus for a family camp will not restore the truth about salvation to them.<\/p>\n But studying the Bible, observing the Holy Days, prayer, and careful consideration of these matters might.<\/p>\n Some articles of related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n Hope of Salvation: How the Living Church of God differ from most Protestants<\/a> How the Living Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants, is perhaps the question I am asked most by those without a Church of God background. COGwriter The grounds at Big Sandy, Texas made the news today: 5 October 2011 ALERT Academy Family Camp Slated Next Week By REBECCA HOEFFNER Families will gather at the International ALERT Academy in Big Sandy next week for its 11th annual family camp… Three guests also will speak at the event. Dr. Paige Patterson, president […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-doctrine","category-wcg-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\n
ALERT Academy Family Camp Slated Next Week<\/strong><\/div>\nBy REBECCA HOEFFNER<\/div>\n\n\nDr. Paige Patterson, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary…Mark Cahill is author of “One Thing You Can’t Do in Heaven.”…Internationally known speak-er and horse trainer, Lew Sterrett…http:\/\/www.tylerpaper.com\/apps\/pbcs.dll\/article?AID=2011310059982<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nThe Similarities and Dissimilarities between Martin Luther and Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> This article clearly shows some of the doctrinal differences between in the two. At this time of doctrinal variety and a tendency by many to accept certain aspects of Protestantism, the article should help clarify why the Living Church of God is NOT Protestant. Do you really know what the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther taught and should you follow his doctrinal example?
\nThe Feast of Tabernacles: A Time for Christians?<\/a> Is this pilgrimage holy day still valid? Does it teach anything relevant for today’s Christians? What is the Last Great Day? What do these days teach?
\nLCG 2011 Feast of Tabernacles’ Information<\/a> Here is information on many Feast of Tabernacles locations for this October feast.
\nHoly Day Calendar<\/a> This is a listing of the biblical holy days through 2017, with their Roman calendar dates. They are really hard to observe if you do not know when they occur \ud83d\ude42What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?<\/a> Do you know what the Catholic Church says were the original Christian holy days? Was Christmas among them?
\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. Do you follow Mithraism combined with the Bible or original Christianity?
\nWas Jesus Born in the Grotto of the Nativity?<\/a> Was Jesus born in a below ground cave? Was Jesus born below the \u201cChurch of the Nativity\u201d? Were the wise men there?
\nIs There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a> This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by the Tkach WCG\/GCI which states that this should be a local decision. What do the Holy Days mean? Also you can click here for the calendar of Holy Days<\/a>.
\nTradition and Scripture: From the Bible and Church Writings<\/a> Are traditions on equal par with scripture? Many believe that is what Peter, John, and Paul taught. But did they?
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God was the Emphasis of Jesus and the Early Church<\/a> Did you know that? Do you even know what the gospel of the kingdom is all about? True religion should be based upon the true gospel.
\nThe History of Early Christianity<\/a> Are you aware that what most people believe is not what truly happened to the true Christian church? Do you know where the early church was based? Do you know what were the doctrines of the early church? Is your faith really based upon the truth or compromise?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"