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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

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

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

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/

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.

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/

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/

There are reports about food price inflation around the world. While it is worsening in many areas, some believe it will improve in 2023. Instead, could prices continue to rise in 2023 and get much worse in 2024 and thereafter? What are the causes of food price inflation? Is there any connection between weather, government policies, fertilizer prices, energy costs, economic sanctions and food price inflation? What are we seeing in reports from the United Kingdom, Hungary, and South Africa? What about impacts from Russia's 'special military operation' into Ukraine? Could EU and/or USA policies be effecting any of this? Is the 'black horse' the one associated with famine, food shortages, and food price inflation in the Book of Revelation? Are there any physical lessons we can learn from ants according to the Book of Proverbs? What are some spiritual steps we should take according to Jesus? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these matters and more.

Many Protestants and Greco-Roman Catholics celebrate Halloween. What are some biblical and factual reasons why those in the Continuing Church of God do not? Should you pray to dead saints? What about Christmas and Easter? Where does the Bible list times for "holy convocations"? When was October 31st selected to be the evening before 'All Saint's Day'? Was there an earlier Celtic holiday for the 'Lord of the Dead' on October 31st? Did the ancient pagan Druids use pumpkins and other objects associated with Halloween decorations? What about the involvement of witches and demons? What about Halloween's relationship to the Celtic New Year? Did the Apostle Paul write several passages that would be opposed to Christian participation in Halloween activities? Are the "fruits" of Halloween a lot like the "works of the flesh" that the Apostle Paul condemned? Would Jesus or the Apostle Paul observe Halloween today? Steve Dupuie asks Dr. Thiel questions related to those matters which he answers.

The Temple Institute announced that "5 perfect, unblemished red heifers arrived in Israel from the USA" on September 15, 2022.. Chanan Kupietzky, an Orthodox Jewish teacher, pointed out that last year was 5781 in the Jewish calendar, pointing to the year these red heifers were conceived, 5782 is when they were to arrive in Israel, and that the year beginning sunset September 25, 2022 is supposedly 5783, which is supposed to be the year of red heifer redemption. Is that the correct year anno mundi (year of the earth) or is 5989 to 5992 more in line with history? What about the claimed Shemitah year? Might the appearance of a proper red heifer encourage the Sanhedrin to begin regular animal sacrifices? Might political considerations result in the resumption of animal sacrifices? Does the Bible show that animal sacrifices in Israel will be stopped? Does possibly having a red heifer mean that a massive Jewish temple is about to be rebuilt in Jerusalem? Do Christians need the sacrifice of Jesus or the blood of a red heifer to be purified? How close do we seem to be for Daniel 9:27b to be fulfilled? A written article of possibly related interest is available titled "Temple Institute reports ‘5 perfect, unblemished red heifers’ arrived in Israel–this could be a BIG DEAL!" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/temple-institute-reports-5-perfect-unblemished-red-heifers-arrived-in-israel/

European Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrel, has been brokering the nuclear negotiations involving Iran and said that he thinks the deal is “in danger.” Iran blames the United States, whereas the USA says they are not delaying it. Israeli sources stated that Israel will stop Iran from getting a nuclear bomb. Joe Biden says the USA would use its own military power to prevent Iran from getting such a bomb if need be. In 2021, Iranian lawmakers have submitted a bill seeking the government by law to commit to Israel’s destruction by the year 2040. Does the 22nd chapter of Isaiah point to damage coming to Israel from Iran and possibly Syria? Might Iran be concerned enough about limited progress with the USA to launch some type of attack? Is Iran the prophesied 'King of the South'? Is it reasonable to think that the prophesied peace deal of Daniel 9:27 will not happen until after a military conflict. like a regional war? Should Christians watch the Middle East? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie discuss these matters. A written article of related interest is available titled "ZH: US Tells Israel Nuclear Deal With Iran Is Off The Table For Now" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/zh-us-tells-israel-nuclear-deal-with-iran-is-off-the-table-for-now/

Daniel 11:20 tells of "one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom." The European Union is implementing a 15% minimum corporate tax for large multinational corporations by 31 December 2022. Could that fulfill Daniel 11:20? What about the proposed "Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism" (CBAM) which would seem to increase costs to European consumers? Windfall profits tax? When might we see the fulfiller of Daniel 11:20? Will this tax imposer die to ultimately be replaced by a dictatorial Beast, biblically also referred to as the King of the North, of a reorganized Europe? Why can this be for the 21st century as opposed to the time near Antiochus Epiphanes? Does Daniel 11 refer to the appointed time of the end? Could the death of the imposer of taxes be of major prophetic significance? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie discuss these matters in this video. A written article of related interest is available titled "Could we be close to the fulfillment of Daniel 11:20 imposition of taxes?" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/could-we-be-close-to-the-fulfillment-of-daniel-1120-imposition-of-taxes/

Many in Europe have suggested that the European Union should dramatically cut-off ties with the Peoples Republic of China. However, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), a Berlin-based think tank, specialized on China, warns against trying to internationally isolate China. MERICS also pointed out that China is more popular than the United States in many parts of the world as it invests in foreign nations without telling them they need to change internal (and sometimes external) policies. The EU and China are now each others biggest trading partners when it comes to industrial and manufactured goods. MERICS advises the EU to “strengthen its role as an economic and security partner,” if it seeks “to remain a relevant geopolitical actor and protect its own interests and security,” as well as to be more energetic in the “shaping of global coalitions.” This video also discusses Europe's answer to China's One Belt, One Road Initiative called the "Global Gateway." Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel also go over scriptures pointing the fact that end-time European Babylon (not the current European Union) will be involved in trade with each other. Some other items which occurred in Europe that were predicted in the old Worldwide Church of God, like a common European currency (the euro) and uniting of East and West Europe which have come to pass was discussed. And Jesus was quoted telling His followers to "Watch" (Mark 13:37). A written article of related interest is available titled "Europe to break from China or perhaps get closer as Babylon?" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/europe-china-break-closer-babylon/

The Temple Institute out of Jerusalem reported that the first archaeological dig has started at the site many believe was the tomb of Joshua of the Bible. What does the Bible say about Joshua's burial? Why do places like Wikipedia and Google point to sources who say that Joshua did not exist, but instead was a national myth? Are they looking at the wrong time (13th instead of 15th century BCE)? What about archaeological evidence that points to a place the Book of Judges mentions? What about the destruction of ancient Jericho? Should we trust the biblical account or those who claim to have scholarly knowledge? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters. A written article of related interest is available titled "Biblical Archaeology: Looking into Joshua’s tomb" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/old-testament-history/biblical-archaeology-looking-into-joshuas-tomb/

The United States just passed its 'Inflation Reduction Act' which is supposed to result in the hiring of 87,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees. Some believe that the IRS will once again target 'conservative churches' and others who hold to certain biblical standards--particularly those churches who are 501 (c) (3) registered. In 1954, a law, called the Johnson Amendment, went into effect prohibiting 501 (c)(3) organizations from being involved in support or opposition of political candidates. As more and more religious topics, such as sexual ones, become categorized as 'political,' this has caused some churches to not "cry aloud and spare not" on various topics. Do American churches need to be 501 (c) (3) registered? If not, why not? Why did the Continuing Church of God pick a different way? Shouldn't churches work while they can, like Jesus did and avoid being slaves to men as the Apostle Paul wrote? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over many of these points. A written article of related interest is " Armed IRS agents to target ‘conservative’ 501 (c)(3) churches?" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/cog-news/armed-irs-agents-to-target-conservative-501-c3-churches/

Much of the Northern Hemisphere has been experiencing drought. "About 60% of the EU and UK have been affected by drought, according to the European Drought Observatory." Is this affecting the food supply in the USA? Is it affecting the food supply in Germany and other parts of Europe? What about the Rhine River? Is drought contributing to food price inflation? Does the Bible prophecy food shortages and food price increases? Do the Old or New Testaments deal with the subjects of drought or other weather matters? Does God use weather matters to encourage people to repent? Could the third seal of Revelation (the ride of the third horseman of the Apocalypse) have begun? Steve Dupuie asks Dr. Thiel about these matters which he addresses in this video. A written article of related interest is available titled " Drought affecting Europe and western USA and food production" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/drought-affecting-europe-and-western-usa-and-food-production/

Many scholars believe that Job was a contemporary with Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob. Were the Ten Commandments in effect before Mount Sinai? Does the Bible teach that Abraham obeyed the Ten Commandments? What about Job? Steve Dupuie asks questions related to these topics. Dr. Thiel provides biblical citations related to whether there is evidence that Job kept each of the specific Ten Commandments. He also goes over some historical and prophetic information related to the Ten Commandments. A written article of related interest is available titled "Job and the Ten Commandments " URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/job.htm

A Gentile organization known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) recently met. Statements were made about trade connectivity and risks associated with using the U.S.A. dollar for international payments. The SCO currently comprises eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan), four Observer States interested in acceding to full membership (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, and Mongolia) and six “Dialogue Partners” (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey). In 2021, the decision was made to start the accession process of Iran to the SCO as a full member, and Egypt, Qatar as well as Saudi Arabia became dialogue partners. Some of the objectives are consistent with the BRICS group of nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), which according for former Brazilian President Lula, was formed to bypass the U.S.A. dollar. Are there military aspects associated with the SCO nations? What about China's One Belt, One Road' project? What about biblical prophecies involving "Gentiles," "kings of the east," "people from the north," kings "from the ends of the earth," and Armageddon? What will happen to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, nations in the Middle East, and Europe? Is there bad news before the good news of the Kingdom of God? Steve Dupuie interviews Dr. Thiel about these matters. A written article of related interest is available titled "The News: SCO partnership for peace and prosperity; COGwriter: Dumping the USA dollar and Armageddon" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/the-news-sco-partnership-for-peace-and-prosperity-cogwriter-dumping-the-usa-dollar-and-armageddon/

In 333 A.D./C.E. an anonymous traveler from Bordeaux France visited Jerusalem and Israel. This 'Bordeaux Pilgrim' described what he though was a synagogue on Jerusalem's Western Hill. The historian Epiphanius wrote about the same building later in the fourth century. It was known as the "Church of God" and the "Church of the Apostles." According to the Roman Catholic priests and scholars Bellarmino Bagatti and Bargil Pixner this was actually a Judeo-Christian church. It looks to have been built between 73-83 A.D. and was rectangular in structure. After the Roman Emperor Constantine built a rounded building next to it, the Christians put up a wall to be separate from those they considered to be pagans and unbelievers. Dr. Pixner and some others believe that this building was made using ashlars (large cut stones) that had been part of the last massive temple in Jerusalem. The Continuing Church of God has a picture of some of those ashlars on its songbook called 'The Bible Hymnal.' What did those 'Judeo-Christians' believe? Were any Gentiles 'Judeo-Christians'? What are some of the beliefs that the original Christians had that the Continuing Church of God holds to today? Steve Dupuie asks Dr. Thiel about the Bordeaux Pilgrim and aspects of early Christianity in this video. A written article of related interest is available titled "Temple Institute reports on the ‘Bordeaux Pilgrim’" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/church-history/temple-institute-reports-on-the-bordeaux-pilgrim/

Should your focus be on money? Will winning a massive amount of money in a lottery make you happy? What happens to people who actually win the lottery? Can it be more of a curse to win the lottery than to lose playing it? Can lotteries demotivate people to improve their financial conditions? Does the lottery have among the worst odds of winning compared to other forms of gambling? Which nations lose the most money on lotteries? What happens when friends and relatives learn someone wins the lottery? Are lottery winners more likely to file for bankruptcy in certain time periods than those who did not win the lottery? Does God know that you need to eat? What did Jesus say His followers should do? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address these matters. A written article of related interest is available titled "The ‘curse’ of winning the lottery" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/doctrine/the-curse-of-winning-the-lottery-4/

Inflation has been higher in 2022 than it has been for decades in the USA, Europe, and many other lands. What are some of the disruptions that inflation can cause? What about hyperinflation affecting places like Venezuela? Did the Book of Haggai predict inflation? Is food price inflation associated with the ride of the third horseman of the Apocalypse? Does sin and government mismanagement cause inflation? Are there physical things one can do about inflation? What about storing food or buying gold? Will gold outlast the USA dollar? Why might some throw their gold in the street as Ezekiel prophesied? What should God's people do about inflation? What did Jesus teach about food worries? What about seeking the Kingdom of God? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel cover these matters. A written article is available titled " More inflation and Donald Trump warns about the USA economy" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/more-inflation-and-donald-trump-warns-about-the-usa-economy/

Various leaders in German have pointed to a more unified, militaristic, and German-led Europe. After Russia's 'special military operation' into Ukraine, Germany declared it would increase its military spending to the third highest level of any nation on the planet? German-Foreign-Policy.com reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants the European Union to play a powerful and more unified geopolitical role. Is what he is stating consistent with prophecies in the Book of Revelation about Europe reorganizing and turning power over to one called the Beast? Are some in Poland and Hungary (like Peter G. Feher) concerned about the domination of Europe by Germany? Is a European/German leader prophesied as the "King of the North" to make some type of a deal with a leader of nations in the Middle East and North Africa called the "King of the South"? Is that King of the North prophesied to have a great army and many ships? Could the Beast/King of the North be German? Did the old Worldwide Church of God warn back in 1980 that, in the future, the German people be concerned enough about Russia that it would call for a Bavarian strongman to lead them? Does the Bible point to such a leader rising promising peace? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel address those issues. A written article of related interest is available titled "GFP: Germany as Leading Power … Olaf Scholz wants the EU to play a “geopolitical role.” URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/gfp-germany-as-leading-power-olaf-scholz-wants-the-eu-to-play-a-geopolitical-role/

It has been reported by various news sources, such as NPR, that certain COVID subvariants, like B.A.5, are often resistant to vaccines. What does science show about COVID death statistics in the USA, Haiti, and Ghana. Are there natural and government endorsed ways to support one's immune system? Are there are other things to consider? Should people try to stop smoking? Should you avoid Biblically unclean meat? Does the Bible endorse exercise? What about eating that which is good? Did the Apostle Paul warn against positions that are falsely called science? What about Big Tech censorship? Are there prophetic ramifications to some of the governmental actions associated with COVID? Does the rise of the Beast/King of the North come after the opening of the fourth seal and the start of the ride of the 4th horseman of the Apocalypse? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel deal with these matters in this video. A written article of related interest is available titled "NPR: The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant" URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/npr-the-omicron-subvariant-dominating-u-s-covid-19-cases-is-more-vaccine-resistant/

The government of Belgium is in the process of ordering small businesses to accept credit cards. In Sweden more and more cashless transactions are occurring. The European Central Bank as well as the government of the United States is working on developing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Could this be used for '1984' type monitoring? Is something like this needed for '666' control of buying and selling as warned in the Book of Revelation? Does the European Union now have a unit that could do '666' monitoring? What about the use of gold? Steve Dupuie asks Dr. Thiel various questions related to these topics which he addresses . A written article of related interest is available titled " ‘Cash ban: Belgium obliges all shops to accept cards’ ‘Welcome to 1984’ " URL: https://www.cogwriter.com/news/prophecy/cash-ban-belgium-obliges-all-shops-to-accept-cards/

This is the first message that the Continuing Church of God submitted to be aired over the AM radio station in Northern Italy by European Gospel Radio. Steve Dupuie asks Dr. Thiel questions such as: Why European Gospel Radio?, How often will the CCOG be on the air?, When will elder Aleksandar 'Sasha' Veljic be on the air? Why the name 'Bible News Prophecy'?, Is the CCOG Protestant or Roman Catholic?, Why use radio to proclaim the gospel?, What is some of the history of the CCOG?, and What are some of the future prophetic matters expected to be covered on the radio? Dr. Thiel answers those questions and discusses Jesus' comment in Revelation about 'open door' and reads passages from the New Testament about what the open door is.