Various updates from the COG blogosphere: UCG has posted videos from their conference. I haven’t looked at any of them because of lack of time. You can find links on Inside United: Realtime. James Malm of The Shining Light Blog recently posted in “False Complaint Rejected in Florida” that he…
In a discussion about governance, it should not be ignored how God governs. That’s why I find the Book of Judges so useful, as it is an example of how God dealt with Israel before there was a human king. Sooner or later, the topic of how God governs brings…
Recent discussions make me think that it might be worthwhile to dust off some old studies on the Book of Judges. I’ll have to give it some thought. Meanwhile, it us worthwhile to consider what freedom in Christ means. When you compare how God governs in comparison to the world’s…
First, a news update: The UCG Elders special conference begins today in Cincinnati, OH at the site of the GCE meetings. The day after, the COE will have a special follow-up session on 2 February. UCG has not been the only church to have its share of problems, of course. …
Sometimes, you hear the charge that the COGs teach that you earn your own salvation. In other words, it is alleged that your own efforts get you into the Kingdom. Not only is that a distortion of what is taught, it is a downright false idea which is believed by…
Yesterday, a member letter went out to members of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association (CGWA). I don’t see it posted online yet, though. I won’t reproduce the entire letter here, as it is best if it is officially posted. One of the areas that caught my attention was…
I have argued for years that atheism is a religion. Generally speaking, religion is: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral…
One of the strangest (to my mind) teachings that I’ve run into is the “Perpetual virginity of Mary”. It isn’t the strangest, but it is certainly up there. Perhaps more amazing is that it can propagate so widely while contradicting clear Scripture. Twice in the New Testament, an account is…
I’ve been trying to decipher this one for a day or two now, but it just doesn’t add up. A certain blogger has made the claim that UCG is becoming “charismatic”. Whenever I hear “charisma” or “charismatic”, I usually think of the Pentecostals. And, indeed, Wikipedia bears this out. According…
Just a quick run-through in the COG blog universe. COG Perspective (this blog) So far, all comments about RSS feeds has been “Yes” to wanting a full feed. I intend to make that change in a couple of days. As far as the font issue goes, I’m confused. The other…