I have a question today: Is fellowship a tool? I’m working on something that goes into the tools that Christians use. Normally, Bible study, meditation, fasting and prayer are all called “tools” that are used in the Christian walk. Well, what about fellowship? I’m tempted to say that’s not a…
I am generous. Do you believe me? I am kind. Do you believe me still? I am a nice guy. I’m sure you can tell just by looking at my picture. Skeptical? I certainly hope so! 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy…
When you think of “Philadelphia”, what image comes to mind? When you think of “Laodicea”, what comes to mind? Do you want to be part of the first group or the second? Irony #1: Throughout history, people have put together timelines to try and prove they were part of the…
Laodicea = “the people judge” or “judgment of the people”. If your organization is constantly engaged in a superior, holier-than-thou, we-are-better-than-everyone-else type of attitude, then its love is already growing cold. It is already lukewarm. As the saying goes, be careful pointing the finger, as the other four are pointing…
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