One of the online dictionaries gives an example of “the era of the Romans”. Of course, Rome fell. It came to an end. COG people often talk about “church eras”. Many believe the “Philadelphia era” has come to an end. Yet, some still claim that the Philadelphians are around. How…
I came across Albert Mohler’s article “Hard to Believe? Biblical Authority and Evangelical Feminism” the other day, and I am providing a pointer to it because I think he makes a good point. In fact, he makes a point that goes well beyond feminism, evangelicalism or countless other –isms. To…
The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about. ~ Wayne Dyer It seems that the critics British Israelism or Anglo Israelism are the ones that try the hardest to remain willfully ignorant. Whether or not you believe the theory, there are some facts…
16Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. ~ Col 2:16-17 (NIV…
One criticism of the Church of God (COG) movement in general is that it’s emphasis is upon “the physical” instead of “the spiritual”. I hinted at this in the article “The Good That HWA and WCG Did” under point 2, “The necessity of keeping the entire moral Law.” “Spiritual”, of…
Maybe it’s time to starting calling the new UCG President ‘Dennis “Straight-Shooter” Luker’. President’s Report – Dennis Luker | Council of Elders – United Church of God
Death. Not a fun topic. Death has been on my mind lately. All people die. All animals die. All plants die. Death really is part of life. All living things die, right? Well, all physical living things die. However, we say that the Church is a spiritual organism. So, can…
Generalization is always wrong ~ A T-shirt slogan While some are reflecting upon the Church this week, it might be a good idea to review some history. When a person looks back upon their past, it is easy to either: 1. Look at everything through rose colored glasses, as though…
Dr Laura Schlessinger is stepping down, according to today’s The Washington Post article “‘Dr. Laura’ to end radio show over racial controversy”. Apparently, she yesterday called a caller to her program “hypersensitive” because the caller’s neighbor used racial slurs towards the caller. Dr Laura then went on to describe how…
2Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. (Leviticus 19:2, King James Version) It seems that there are some within organizations that have the name “Church of God’ as well as critics…