Can Witch Doctors Cast Spells on Christians?
Many in Africa, Haiti, the West, and various other parts of the world believe that witch doctors are powerful. Various ones have succumbed to the point they believe Christians can be cursed by them. The Bible opposes the use of witchcraft and casting spells as Deuteronomy 18:10-12 shows. Does the Bible suggest witches, palm readers, and witch doctors could be real? Is it possible that witch doctors can cast spells on Christians to blind them to something? If not, why not? Are non-Christians subject to be blinded by Satan, his demons, and those involved with the 'dark arts'? What does the Bible clearly teach? Could the teaching that true Christians be deceived by curses from witch doctors be a 'doctrine of demons' that the Apostle Paul warned about in the last days? Are Christians to fear humans? Does God limit Satan's power and those of his henchmen? Will the False Prophet Antichrist perform real signs that many will fall for? Do you, if you are a real Christian, truly believe, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world?" What can we learn regarding Job as well as Balaam and Balak? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over scriptures to show what the Bible really teaches about this matter.
A written article of related interest is available titled: Can Christians be under the spell of curses by witch doctors?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/can-christians-be-under-the-spell-of-curses-by-witch-doctors/
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Repentance for Christians
Protestant writer Michael Brown wrote an article titled 'The Lost Art of Repentance.' What problems has he found related to preachers, repentance, and the gospel? Did Jesus teach repentance? Did the Apostle Peter teach repentance? What about faith? Does God only give the Holy Spirit to those who obey Him according to the Book of Acts? Who does the Book of Hebrews teach Jesus is the author of eternal salvation for? Do real Christians actually sin according to the Apostle John? Did the Apostle Paul write that Christians needed to examine them before taking the bread and wine? What did Paul write about unleavened bread? Are all of God's commandments righteousness according to the Book of Psalms? What does it mean to repent? Do Christians need repentance in their walk with God? Did Jesus repeatedly tell churches in Revelation to repent? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'MB: The Lost Art of Repentance' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/mb-the-lost-art-of-repentance/
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European Babylonian Singularity
On March 23, 2023, Pope Francis spoke before COMECE, which is the Commission of the Episcopates of the European Union. He stated that European unity cannot be uniform, but that it needed to be a unity recognizing the singularities of the peoples and cultures in Europe. He said the two dreams of Europe's founding fathers were for unity and peace. He wanted his church to help inspire this, but also repeatedly pointed to history. Europe's history involved the ancient Roman Empire and what has been called the 'Holy Roman Empire.' Have Greco-Roman Catholics pushed the idea of a future 'Holy Roman Empire' over the centuries? Even though that empire died, could that be consistent with passages in Revelation 13? Does the Bible warn about a coming Babylonian singularity, being led by one who will promise peace? Is some type of a Babylonian church-state alliance prophesied in the Bible? Is Europe to reorganize after the four horsemen of the Apocalypse begin their rides? Will this turn out well for the USA, UK, or Europe? Is there any good news? What about the return of Jesus? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' Pope Francis pushes for European unity with singularities' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/pope-francis-pushes-for-european-unity-with-singularities/
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Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Protestant writer Michael Snyder says that the Ark of the Covenant from the Bible is about to be found and that he knows exactly where it is. The Temple Institute believes it will be found soon and that it knows where it is. Why, supposedly, has no one uncovered it? Is Daniel 9:27 proof that the Ark of the Covenant is about to be found? What about Vendyl Jones? Is this Ark in Jerusalem in a cave or passage under what is called the Temple Mount? Does the Bible state that Jeremiah the prophet hid it just before the Babylonians took over? What about the Hill of Tara or Cairn T in Ireland? Does a comparison of a 1710 document and scriptures in 2 Chronicles 35:1-3 related to King Josiah eliminate the common view about a possible Ethiopia location? Do Muslim and Roman Catholic prophecies point to it being found? Are there any scriptures that support rabbi Avraham Goldstein's contention that it is under or in Mt. Zion? How might the Continuing Church of God be involved? Any connection to a dream from someone in New Zealand? Does the Book of Revelation show the Ark of the Covenant being in heaven? Could there be an actual physical Ark that can be found? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie discuss these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' MS: I Told You That They Know EXACTLY Where The Ark Of The Covenant Is Located…' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/religious-news/ms-i-told-you-that-they-know-exactly-where-the-ark-of-the-covenant-is-located/
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Could God be Creating Something Beautiful in You?
A report based on CDC data showed a massive increase in hopelessness and sadness in American teenage females. Plus, 30% reported considering suicide. Does God have a plan for you? Jared Dyson asserted that God is creating something beautiful in you." Is that possible? Is there really a God? Can you prove if God exists? If so, does His purpose for you involve something beautiful? Do all the tests, sufferings, and trials you have been through in this life have any eternal purpose? Could they be preparing you to give love in a unique manner in order for you to make eternity better for yourself and everyone else? Does God actually consider all the works and issues you have faced? Do you, as an individual, have a unique role that God knows? Can Jesus help you when you are facing difficulties? Could your purpose in this life be to build character so that you can maximize your potential and increase how much you can make eternity better? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these issues.
A free online book of related interest is available titled 'The MYSTERY of GOD’s PLAN: Why Did God Create Anything? Why Did God Make You? ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/mystery-gods-plan-why-did-god-create-anything.pdf
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King Charles Setting Prophetic Stage?
Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III will be making his first international state visit from March 26-31, 2023 by going to France and Germany. Some believe this is intended to attempt to smooth over some relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Could there be any connection to the goals of the World Economic Forum? Could this visit possibly help set the stage for the UK (prophetic Ephraim) to fulfill certain prophecies related to Germany (prophetic Assyria) after the start of the Great Tribulation? Are there biblical prophecies that suggest that the United States of America and its British-descended allies may turn on each other? Did Nostradamus also seem to predict that as well as some events that now seem to be happening--such as opinions not being free? Is the USA prophesied to be destroyed by a European power? Is King Charles knowledgeable about any biblical prophecies concerning the British peoples being descendants of the Israelite tribe of Ephraim? Are the North American and British peoples prophesied to have a European king over them because they refuse to repent? What to prophecies by Hosea, Daniel, Amos, and Isaiah show? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' King Charles to visit France and Germany–could this help set the stage for prophecies written by Hosea to be fulfilled?' URL; https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/king-charles-to-visit-france-and-germany-could-this-help-set-the-stage-for-prophecies-written-by-hosea-to-be-fulfilled/
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Will Europe be Involved in Peace in the Middle East?
EuroNews reported, "It’s the right time for the EU to step in and bring peace to the Middle East," because Europe needs to move towards international leadership and the United States moves have basically resulted in a big mess. The Palestinians also prefer the Europeans to the Americans when it comes to dealing Israel and Netanyahu's government. Does the Bible point to a European confirming a peace deal in the Middle East? Is this a temporary, seven-year, deal that will be broken in the middle? Did Irenaeus of Lyon and Hippolytus of Rome consider this a deal that would be broken after 3 1/2 years? Do any Islamic prophecies point to the same thing? Will all in the world understand this deal? Could apparitions, like in Fatima, which have claimed to be of "Mary" be involved? Is confirmation of the deal by a "prince" setting in motion the timing of the Great Tribulation and later the return of Jesus and the establishment of the millennial Kingdom of God? What did Daniel the prophet write? Will the breaking of this deal precede the destruction of the USA and its British-descended allies? What happens after the confirming prince becomes the King of the North? Will this also be the Beast power that will conquer an Arabic power to arise called the King of the South per Daniel 11:40-43? Who are the "mighty" and who are the "holy" people that the Beast will destroy? Will the deal that a European prince confirms be broken according to scripture? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these issues.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' ‘It’s the right time for the EU to step in and bring peace to the Middle East’' URL:https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/its-the-right-time-for-the-eu-to-step-in-and-bring-peace-to-the-middle-east/
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Palestinian Calls for Jewish Temple
In an interview with media personality Avri Gilad, a former Palestinian terrorist named Mohamed Masad said that God brought the Jewish people from all over the world back to the land of Israel, so that the Jews will build the Holy Temple and bring peace to the world. Is that God's plan? Do most Muslims agree? The Temple Institute wants to disassemble the Dome of the Rock and the Muslim mosques on the 'Temple Mount' and move them elsewhere in order to build a "third Jewish Temple." What is an end-time prophetic role for Jews? Do Jewish leaders from the Temple Institute and the Reconstituted Sanhedrin believe that daily sacrifices can be implemented without the need to construct a massive Jewish Temple? What did they tell Dr. Thiel about that? What does the Bible say about that? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'Former Palestinian Terrorist Wants To See The Holy Temple Built’' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/former-palestinian-terrorist-wants-to-see-the-holy-temple-built/
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BRICS and the Woes of Revelation
The BRICS nations consist of Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa. In February of 2023, Russia, China, and South Africa held joint naval drills. In the Fall of 2022, India, Russia, and China held joint military exercises. Brazil also has a military cooperation agreement with Russia. The Book of Revelation uses the term woe three times in chapter 8 verse 13--those woes are then discussed in later chapters. Could the BRICS nations, along with the coming Babylonian European Beast power be involved in all three of the woes? Do the BRICS nations want to push aside the USA dollar? Is one of the woes tied to the rise of a 200,000,000 man army? Is there any connection to the second woe and the two witnesses? Do the woes correspond with the last of the seven trumpets in the Book of Revelation? Is one of the woes tied to Armageddon? Does Jesus return with the seventh trumpet? Will nations not be pleased when Jesus returns? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' Woe, woe, woe: South Africa’s navy conducting exercises with Russia and China' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/woe-south-africas-navy-joining-exercises-with-russia-and-china/
A more detailed free online book is also available titled 'Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America? ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/LostTribes.pdf
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AfD: Prelude to a Hitler Beast?
Germany’s Alternative für Deutshland (Alternative for Germany in English) party celebrated its 10th anniversary on February 6, 2023. It objects to
❌More illegal migration
❌More asylum abuse
❌More crime
❌More housing shortage
❌More Cancel Culture
The AfD also asserts, "Now it’s time to change that. And that’s only possible with us." Many are concerned that the AfD's growing political influence will impact Germany. Can a strong man worse than Adolf Hitler, that the Bible calls the Beast rise up from Germany? Could Europe reorganize with a small backing to put this leader into place? Does the AfD want to make a deal with Russia? Will Germany make a future deal with Russia that would be opposed to the USA? Does the AfD want religion involved to meet its objectives in such a way that it could support the coming King of the North Beast power that the Bible warns will arise in Europe? Could Europe unite under such a leader according to scripture? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'AfD celebrates 10 years: Could another Adolf Hitler arise?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/afd-celebrates-10-years-could-another-adolf-hitler-arise/
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The Heresy of 'Carnal Christianity'
Is there such a thing as 'carnal Christianity'? If it is a false religion calling itself Christian, where did it start? Was Marcion of the 2nd century the first Protestant? What about Marcion and the Roman Catholic Church? Did Jesus teach keeping the commandments? Should the Old Testament be discarded? What did early Christian leaders do? What about Martin Luther? Is Andy Stanley right about the commandments, immorality, and not looking at ancient prophecies? What about the teachings and practices of Polycarp of Smyrna? Can Satan's ministers appear to be angels of light? Do most practice false Christianity? Did Jesus condemn those who called Him "Lord," but who practiced lawlessness? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these topics.
A written article of related interest is available titled ‘Carnal Christianity: A Doctrine Designed to Provoke God to Anger’ URL:https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/carnal-christianity-a-doctrine-designed-to-provoke-god-to-anger/
A free online book, with more details, is also available titled 'Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/protestant-ccog-differences.pdf
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Do You Understand the 'Simplicity that is in Christ'?
In 1 Corinthians 11:3, the Apostle Paul mentioned the 'simplicity that is in Christ,' but warned that people could be deceived away from it. Do you know what that simplicity is? Is it simply to "believe" and not even pray as Protestant David Stewart asserted? Are we saved by grace for good works? Are Christians supposed to obey? Did Jesus and the Apostle Paul tie obedience in with salvation? What are Christians supposed to obey? Can false ministers look good? Do the Ten Commandments have anything to do with love or the simplicity that is in Christ? Will those who call Jesus 'Lord' and even do wonders in His name necessarily be saved? What book of the New Testament did Martin Luther refer to as "an epistle of straw'? Did Jesus die for your disobedience? What did Peter say about obedience and the Holy Spirit? What did James say about faith and works? Do the demons believe? Can faith and works be tied together? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these topics.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' Simplicity in Christ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/simplicity-in-christ/
A free online book of interest is also available titled 'The Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast ' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/TenCommandments.pdf
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Nuclear WWIII from Russia?
Are we close to a nuclear third world war? Is Russia's 'special military operation' in Ukraine the start of WWIII? What did Ukrainan Defense Minister Guido Crosetto say related to WWIII? Does Ezekiel 38 involve Russia? Are certain Protestant writers correct that it is for our day and that Russia will launch a massive nuclear attack against the USA? Did Herbert W. Armstrong say that Russia would not attack the USA? Is a direct military skirmish between the USA and Russia possible? If the Bible does discuss the destruction of the USA, is this from a power that borders the Mediterranean sea according to biblical prophecies in the books of Revelation and Daniel? Why has the military devastation in Ukraine been a "wake-up call" for Europe? Has Europe been taking military steps? Is Europe prophesied to dominate the world? Are there biblical prophecies pointing to Europe being attacked by Russia? Does the Bible describe anything that sounds like nuclear devastation? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' Are we about to see WWIII and a nuclear war with Russia?' URL:https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/are-we-about-to-see-wwiii-and-a-nuclear-war-with-russia/
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Silver, Science, and Scripture
What is silver? What is it used for? How long has it been used? Will it have use in the future? There was an archaeological discovery that concluded that silver was used as a form of payment 3,700 years ago in the Levant (roughly the area of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria)--that was 500 years earlier than many thought it had been used there. Was silver shown to be used even a couple of centuries earlier than that by Abraham in the Bible? What is dross? Did ancient Rome have dross coins? Did the USA switch to dross coins instead of silver in 1965? Does the Bible teach against the use of dross? Does the Bible prophesy that silver will have value into the Great Tribulation? Are there Greco-Roman Catholic prophecies pointing to Great Monarch amassing precious metals and the Antichrist using wealth as bait? Will there be a time when people toss their silver into the street? Are there any radioactive risks with silver? Will gold and silver have value in the millennium? What does the word of God teach is more valuable than gold or silver? What should you invest in? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these issues.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'I365: People in biblical Levant paid in silver 3,600 years ago, study shows' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/old-testament-history/i365-people-in-biblical-levant-paid-in-silver-3600-years-ago-study-shows/
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ChatGPT and 666
In November 2022, OpenAI released something called ChatGPT. Google held a meeting related to it the next month and some think it may possibly replace Google. Some suspect that artificial intelligence will generate up to 90% of internet content in the future. Some believe that items such as ChatGPT will eliminated certain writing, tech, and other jobs requiring a college education. What does ChatGPT stand for? Why are teachers concerned it may result in loss of writing and researching skills? Is ChatGPT a neutral information source or is it biased as 'conservatives' have claimed? What has it said about transgenderism, political leaders, and drag queens? Do ChatGPT and other tech companies "suppress the truth in unrighteousness"? Is more censorship coming according to the Bible? Why does it appear that types of artificial intelligence will be used by supporters of the coming 666 beast power? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these issues.
A written article of related interest is available titled ' ChatGPT 4? Has ChatGPT gone woke?' URL; https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/chatgpt-4-has-chatgpt-gone-woke/
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EU further uniting?
Throughout Europe, in places like Italy, France, Finland, and Sweden, there were large amounts of people who wanted to leave the European Union. A new post-Brexit survey has found that less people in most European nations want to leave the EU. Could part of the reason be the United Kingdom not perceived as doing better after it left the EU? Could another part of the reason have to do with Russia's "special military" operation in Ukraine? Will any Israelite-descended nations be supporters of the end time Beast power? Were any of them once part of the old Roman or "Holy Roman" Empires? What is the Great Sea of Daniel 7 and what power is that sea prophetically related to? What could the "deadly wound" of Revelation 13 refer to? Is the Vatican expected to be involved in a future united Europe? Will something like that actually happen? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'Support for leaving EU has fallen significantly across bloc since Brexit’' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/support-for-leaving-eu-has-fallen-significantly-across-bloc-since-brexit/
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Cross: A Mark of the Beast?
What does the Bible warn about taking "the mark of the beast"? Could technology be involved? Could a type of cross be involved? Was the cross an early Christian symbol? If not, when did it gain acceptance? Did Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena play a major role in the adoption of the cross? Does the Bible teach Jesus was killed on a cross? Do any Roman Catholic seers warn that the Chi-Rho or hooked cross could be the mark of the beast? Did faithful Christians during the Middle Ages declare that the cross was the mark of the Beast? Are cross-bearers associated with the Great Monarch and/or the Roman Catholic Church expected to persecute those that do not wear crosses? Are some persecutors expected to have crosses on their foreheads according to the late nun Anne Catherine Emmerich? Did the Paulicians, Cathari, and Isaac Newton warn about the cross being the mark of the beast? Are there any European government leaders promoting crosses for secular, military, and/or political purposes? What about the rise of the 'ecumenical cross'? Why should Christians avoid the mark of the beast according to scripture? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'What is the Origin of the Cross as a 'Christian' Symbol?' URL:https://www.cogwriter.com/cross.htm
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Olympics and Biology
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) had a report published in the 'British Medical Journal' that claimed, " No athlete should be precluded from competing or excluded from the competition on the exclusive ground of an unverified, alleged or perceived unfair competitive advantage due to their sex variations, physical appearance and/or transgender status." Does that IOC position make biological sense? Do biological males have significant advantages in many sports? Why do we not hear of many females who want to compete against males? What are some of the biological advantages that males have compared to females when it comes to sports? Have Olympians objected to the inclusion of those asserting that they are transgendered? Does the Bible have comments that are relevant on these matters? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over some of these issues.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'ZH: Transgender Guidelines May “Destroy” Women’s Sports, According To Female Olympians' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/zh-transgender-guidelines-may-destroy-womens-sports-according-to-female-olympians/
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Can Jesus return in 2023 or 2024?
Will Jesus ever return? Various ones, including certain Protestants and Muslims have pointed to 2023 as the year He will. But are they looking at the wrong things? Can we see a 2023 or 2024 rapture? How about September 17, 2023? What are the signs that Jesus said to look for that precede His return? What parts of the Book of Daniel did Jesus say to look to? Have we seen any of those signs yet? Does Jesus come before or after the tribulation? Can Jesus possibly come before 2023? Are there clear signs that will point to when Jesus will return? Why do some say we need to wait at least seven more years? Why should Christians care? What about supporting the work of God? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'When Will the Great Tribulation Begin? 2023, 2024, or 2025?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/when-will-the-great-tribulation-begin.htm
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22 Points to Consider About Christmas
Most who profess Christianity celebrate Jesus' birth on December 25th and call it Christmas. This short sermon goes over the following 22 points to consider:
In Leviticus 23, God lists His festivals–with specific dates.
In Jeremiah 10, God says not to follow pagan practices, such as using a decorated tree, in the worship of Him.
Nowhere in the Bible is the date of Jesus’ birth mentioned. You can read all the New Testament, as well as look for clues in the Old Testament, and nothing points to the date people celebrate as Christmas.
Scripture opposes the view that Jesus could have been born in late December.
There is no hint in scripture for God's faithful to observe birthdays.
The New Testament does not show that Jesus’ disciples ever observed the date of Jesus’ birth.
Early professors of Christ did not celebrate birthdays either.
The Apostle Paul wrote that Christians were not to use demonic pagan practices in worship (1 Corinthians 10:19-22).
The sun god Mithras was allegedly born on December 25th as the season was celebrated as the rebirth of the sun.
Pagans celebrated the sun-god Mithras and the god of agriculture Saturn in late December each year with lights, wreaths, parties, and gift-giving.
About 2 centuries after Jesus was born, Tertullian wrote that people in what we would now call the Eastern and Roman Catholic churches, used wreaths and lights, gave gifts, etc. in late December to be like the heathen. Pagan worship really is the “reason for the season.”
Tertullian condemned those practices as demonic and idolatrous and further wrote that those who professed Christ should not honor pagan gods in their worship.
The pagan Emperor Constantine worshiped the sun-god Mithras and then celebrated Jesus’ birth on December 25th starting in 336 A.D.
Roman pontiffs followed Emperor Constantine’s lead and in 354 A.D., Bishop Liberius of Rome ordered the people to celebrate on December 25.
The anti-Semite Constantinople Bishop John Chrysostom, who opposed the biblical holy days, got a December 25th celebration adopted in his area by 395 A.D.
So, because of its late adoption, it should be obvious that Christmas was NOT part of the ‘faith once for all delivered to the saints’ (Jude 3).
Furthermore, the word for Christmas in late Old English is Cristes Maesse, the Mass of Christ, first found in 1038, and Cristes-messe, in 1131. It most certainly did not come from the Bible.
The liturgy of early Christian church services did NOT resemble Greco-Roman mass services. Hence, holding a "mass" is not consistent with early Christian practices.
The “twelve days of Christmas” originally came from the 12 days of Yuletide which began at sunset on December 20, known as Mother Night, and ended on the night of December 31, the Night of the Oak King.
Mistletoe came from the pagan Druids.
Roman Catholics originally condemned Protestantism as the “Tannenbaum religion” because of what are called Christmas trees. But now Vatican City prominently displays one each year.
It is wrong to bear false witness, including telling lies about the mythological Santa Claus.
Did Jesus say people could worship God in vain in Mark 7:7? Dr. Thiel also goes over additional scriptures on these matters, including Revelation 22:14-15.
A free online booklet of related interest is available titled ' Should You Keep God's Holy Days or Demonic Holidays?' URL:https://www.cogwriter.com/GodsHolyDays.pdf
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Pagan New Year's Connections?
Many people around the world celebrate December 31st as New Year's eve with drinking parties and resolutions lasting into the 1st of January. What is the connection between January 1st and New Year's Day? Was January 1st sacred to the pagan god Janus? Were New Year's celebrations condemned for Christian use by the historian Tertullian? Was not New Year's Day supposedly presided over by the pagan goddess Strenua to whom pagans made resolutions to? Did not the late 6th century Council of Auxerre issue the statement, strenas diabolicas observare, meaning "observing the new time of the devil"? Did the Apostle Paul condemn mixing pagan practices with Christian ones as demonic? When was the 'feast of the circumcision' implemented and why was January 1st chosen? What about Pope Sylvester I and December 31st? What does the Bible teach about drunken revelries? Were aspects of New Year's condemned by Roman Catholic leaders? Where in the Bible does God say the new year is to begin?
An article of related interest is available titled ' Is January 1st a Date for Christians Celebrate?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/new.htm
A free online booklet of related interest is available titled 'Should You Keep God's Holy Days or Demonic Holidays? ' URL; https://www.cogwriter.com/GodsHolyDays.pdf
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2075 Utopia or Dystopia?
Some see a totalitarian system about to be put in place without political action to stop it. Others (like the World Economic Forum, United Nations, and Vatican) believe that human effort will bring in a total, or at least a European, Utopia. Are we headed for utopia or dystopia? Will it get bad (the great tribulation) before utopia (the millennial reign of Jesus) comes? Did the school of Elijah teach a 6,000 year plan? Is there a seventh thousand year? Could the end the USA and its British-descended allies come by 2028? What are scriptural and other reasons to consider that it might? Are there any specific signs that Jesus or the prophet Daniel pointed to? And as far as the utopian kingdom of God goes, what does the Bible say it will be like? Will this be on heaven or earth? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these matters.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'Dystopian America in 2075 or gone by 2028? What about Europe?' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/dystopian-america-in-2075-or-gone-by-2028/
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Lab grown chicken?
In November 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave its initial approval (with two almost automatic approvals to come) for the sale and consumption of what is called 'lab-grown chicken.' The FDA said that this material was safe and part of what it termed a " food revolution." Is what was approved actually a chicken? Is this consistent with those who are "inventors of evil things" (Romans 1:30)? Have lab-grown meat and genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) been proven to be safe in all ways and for sufficient lengths of time? Should human-animal chimeras be encouraged? Are there scriptures in the Bible that warn about love of money and that point to not eating something just because it may appear good to eat? Does the Bible mention that living organisms were to reproduce after their own kind? Does the Bible say to eat that which is good in Isaiah? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
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Interfaith Beast Commandments?
On November 13, 2022, the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development had a ceremony in Egypt where they laid out 'Ten Principles for Climate Repentance.' Then two tablets were tossed down and broken in the traditional area that Moses broke the tablets of the Ten Commandments at the base of Mt. Sinai. The 'breaker' had also given Newsweek a set of climate 'Ten Commandments' in August of 2022. Furthermore, in the Spring of 2022, Ecumenical News and the World Council of Churches reported about a set of digital 'Ten Commandments,' which, while a mixture of good and evil, condoned sin. Are these actions helping to set the stage for the Beast who will change times and law (Daniel 7:25)? Will the coming Beast and Antichrist promote the breaking God's Ten Commandments? Are the ecumenical and interfaith movements moving in that direction? Would actually keeping God's Ten Commandments solve weather matters that are blamed on 'climate change'? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters.
An article of related interest is available title 'Interfaith Climate Repentance Ceremony’s ‘Ten Commandments’–the Coming Beast Will Seek to Change Law' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/interfaith-climate-repentance-ceremonys-ten-commandments/
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COP 27 and Solving Climate Change
The dates for the United Nations Climate Change meeting called COP 27 are November 6th through 18th, 2022. During that time, on November 13, 2022, a 'Chrislam' type group composed of leaders from the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, and other faiths associated with the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and the Elijah Interfaith Institute are making what they titled 'A Prophetic Call for Climate Justice' and are having a 'Ceremony of Repentance' on what is referred to as Mount Sinai, in Egypt. Does this sound like Gaia, mother goddess, worship? Are Christians supposed to have religious ceremonies with pagans? What did the Apostle Paul write? What did Jesus say would happen to the earth? Are humans, apart from God, going to solve climate problems before Jesus returns? Is there any type of false gospel associated with aspects of the climate change movement? Would obeying God solve the issues of pollution and climate change? What about the good news, the gospel of the Kingdom of God? Does the Bible have the solution to pollution? Does the Bible have the answer to solving climate change? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie discuss these issues.
A written article of related interest is available titled 'COP 27, the Climate Ceremony of Repentance, the Solution to Pollution, and How to Really Solve Climate Change' URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/cop-27/
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