Church of God (Seventh Day) Explained in 2 Minutes

Let's talk about the COG7 and what they believe.

[@phills6732]

As someone raised in this particular niche, though no longer practicing, It's validating to get an outside perspective on it, and see how it shaped my overall view on religion. Thanks for your work!

[@janicesg6218]

I'm 63 yrs and had never heard of 7th Day Baptist or Church of God 7th in my lifetime. I have been wanting to get away from pagan holidays and celebrate FATHER'S HOLY DAYS. I pray these churches would be more visible to those who have been wanting to get back to Sabbath Day worship.

[@mattmc9812]

I was a seventh day Adventist during my teens into my early twenties and I was lucky we had a church of.seventhday baptist. I want and checked them out I loved them in their doctrines. I'm not a member but I recommend if there are any sda that want to leave the church but still keep the Sabbath look into this group

[@nancypetrick86]

Please read the Apostle Paul's book of Galatians. He is clearly stating to get away from these things. . Galations 4:10 -11. Do we think that. Our Father in heaven cares when we worship Him?

[@alleynejoelle]

I grew up in it. It's a mini-cult, just like all the rest of the religions. Suit yourself.

[@chris.shamblin]

These short videos are absolutely fantastic. Please make a billion more of them, because they are great!

[@triplea6174]

Currently in this denomination and it's been eye opening/interesting to see the perspective/ importance of the Sabbath. But not in a legalistic manner, rather in authenticity. That it was never changed or implied. Do appreciate this channel and its content. Helps me grow in my understanding of these denominations (currently studying them) God bless 🙏

[@projectdesign4675]

the acknowledgement of the Sabbath is in "ceasing from your own works, as God did from His".....you are commanded to do this every day

[@ulexite-tv]

I love these shorts -- i learn a lot!

[@WilliamBranhamsermons]

God bless you so much

[@annb9029]

I had no idea how different each Christian traditions are , from Greek Orthodox to Baptist very interesting

[@MasterSanders]

It’s shorts like these that keep me subscribed. You always manage to find obscure denominations that receive little attention in American religious discussion. Keep up the good work. Would you consider covering Hebrew Roots/Messianic groups if you haven’t already?

[@nelsonstiveens5140]

Good idea, as the "*Assemblies of Yahweh*"

[@MasterSanders]

@@nelsonstiveens5140 That’s along the line I was thinking.

[@MultiRm]

What so they have to celebrate “Christmas “ in order to be what? Normal? Fit in?

[@frankmckinley1254]

I offered to collaborate on that video if he needs me.

[@MultiRm]

@@michaelstaggs1880 how do the commanded feast apply to COG7?

[@edwinrivera5377]

What about The Apostolic Christian Church? Some review on that would be great 👍

[@yourstrulycharlotte8015]

Jesus loves you

[@izzypophaha]

Can you do the Seventd Day Baptists?

[@beratceylan4668]

Very clear videos kinda addictive ahah

[@nelsonstiveens5140]

Hello, Could you summarize the beliefs of unusual movements like the Witness Lee recovery church, the Korean World Mission Society, the Chinese Eastern Lightning Almighty God Church, the Marian Trinitarian spiritualist churches or Mexican Eliasism that has a third testament "the true life", the Assemblies of Yawhew or of sacred names and Hebrew roots, The last reformation of Torben, Church the way international, pentecostal churches handling snakes and the church the light of the world? Also analyze a little the movement of local or house churches that was influenced by the Plymouth brothers and the Chinese Movement of Watchman Nee basically they are not denominations or have legal status, etc and finally also the christadelfians. Thank you

[@dannysmith9217]

Both videos are doctrinally and Biblically Correct. Well done

[@fernandopaz5201]

Good video Joshua , short and clear . Can you do a video explaining if America is a Christian Nation ? 🇺🇸✝️

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

Or Christian Nationalism, and whether or not it is either one.

[@alleynejoelle]

It's not. Separation of church and state. I'll fight for separation of freedom from cults til my last breath.

[@andrewgraziani4331]

I still say that has to be the most redundant titles ever. Church of God. You know it's right next to the library of books up the street from the zoo of animals.

[@alleynejoelle]

😆

[@pastorstef215]

It’s important that they highlight the necessity of the Lord’s supper/ Passover & that it’s needed for salvation

[@alleynejoelle]

ha ha...the need for salvation. Yeah that's a good one. You got it. You'll be fine, just keep believing.

[@civilization57]

Thanks!

[@frankmckinley1254]

COG 7 Day I can agree with most of their positions. Good video.

[@alleynejoelle]

I grew up in a COG 7th day. The only thing I remember differently than what is stated here is that there was a "going to hell" for not believing or following. I'm not sure what you mean by "no eternal hell". Even just a few years ago my mother told me she is afraid I'm going to hell and she said she believes hell is an eternal fire pit. That's what I remember being promulgated in this cult throughout my whole childhood. My friend would cry herself to sleep at night fearing it. In the end none of it matters. They're ALL FICTION and wishful thinking. Good times!

[@paulrowe6201]

Thank you for looking into this branch of Christianity and summarizing it so well. I want to clarify: While most COGs believe that the "one who doesn't believe" will be "put out of existence", they believe that Christ will rule a physical kingdom here on Earth during and after the Millennium. Those who are not "called" in "this life" will be resurrected to a physical existence in the coming Kingdom with Christ as its King. This extends the "calling" to everyone. Those who reject the "calling" will be "put out of existence". There are disagreements about some of the timing, but I believe the paragraph above reasonably summarizes what most believe.

[@aaronwalcott513]

That's an interesting position to hold. Where'd you (plural) get this from?

[@paulrowe6201]

@@aaronwalcott513 Ezekiel 37 contains the prophecy of the Valley of Dry Bones, where the dead of Israel are resurrected. These are not the righteous of Israel, so this is not a reference to the first resurrection; this is a reference to the second resurrection. These people are given physical bodies and live a physical life. The following chapters, Ezekiel 38 & 39, contain the prophecy of Gog and Magog attacking Israel, a land of unwalled villages. This obviously doesn't happen before the Millennium; Israel will not enjoy that kind of peace before the Millennium. This is also a prophecy about physical people living physical lives here on Earth during or after the Millennium. Since the prophecies in Ezekiel are, to this point, largely ordered chronologically, it makes sense that the prophecies of Ezekiel 38 & 39 follow chronologically after the prophecy of Ezekiel 37. Since Revelation indicates that "the rest of the dead" are not raised until after the Millennium, then Ezekiel 37 - 39 all happen after the Millennium. Isaiah 19:19 - 24 also mentions the nations physically going to Jerusalem to keep the Feast of Booths year after year and making sacrifices. Isaiah 2 indicates that God will have a physical seat of power on Mount Zion. Hosea 3 and Matthew 19 both support that David will be resurrected and serve as the king of Israel again. Jesus expands this to say that the twelve disciples will rule over the twelve tribes of Israel. These scriptures indicate people, whether descendants of those who survived the Tribulation or those who have been resurrected, living physical lives on Earth under the rulership of Jesus and resurrected saints. What about those who reject the calling being put out of existence? This is primarily derived from an analysis of God's promise of eternal life to those who believe in Him. For one to be damned and tormented for eternity, they must also be given eternal life. Why does God promise eternal life only to the righteous if the unrighteous would also receive eternal life so they can experience their damnation and torment?

[@MultiRm]

Here I’ll share where they are found, you look it up and read it for your self. More than one Scripture Exodus 23:20-21 Isaiah 63:9-11 John 14:26 John 15:26 John 16:13-15 this one i think perfectly reflects what happened in Revelation 1:1-2 Revelation 22:8-9

[@marriage4life893]

Cool. Another Sabbath observant church. Thanks for the information.

[@Hark1677]

Reformed congregations also observe the Sabbath. Just the New Covenant Sabbath, on the first day.

[@ri3m4nn]

@@Hark1677 that's not a new covenant thing, that's a Catholic thing.

[@marriage4life893]

@@Hark1677 Hello. Hope you're well. There is only one Sabbath day that's been sense creation, before there was ever an old or new covenant, and it's the seventh day, as God Himself observed. I appreciate you sharing your opinion and tradition, but the biblical fact is that the Sabbath hasn't changed. We are not to make void the command of God for the sake of tradition, Matthew 15. Neither are we to blame Christ's resurrection for our lawless behavior. Be well and remember to keep the Sabbath.

[@Hark1677]

@@marriage4life893 Hey, I’m doing well. Yes, the Ten Commandments do not abrogate and should be followed, not only because God requires it, (and as Christians, we should love His law.) but also should guide people to Christ by showing their need for a perfect Law keeper. There is biblical reason why the Christian Sabbath, the Lord’s Day, should be on the first day. John 20:1, 19 1 Cor. 16:2 Acts 20:7

[@Hark1677]

@@ri3m4nn it’s an Apostlic thing

[@MultiRm]

Don’t really associate with Miller but I guess he caused many to get interested in the Word. Just like Martin Luther of which even the catholic Roman church should give him credit for waking them up

[@Phill0old]

He was a heretic. Luther was not.

[@ri3m4nn]

@@Phill0old there's nothing heretical about expecting Jesus to return. Luther said many, many concerning things as well.... he was an academic.

[@Phill0old]

@@ri3m4nn Of that day no man knows, not even the Son, only the Father. If you claim you know you are claiming to be God the Father. Welcome to Bible reality check on man's presumption. What do we make of those who prophesy and the prophecy doesn't come to pass?

[@ri3m4nn]

@@Phill0old almost. we are explicitly told to always be ready (watch, be alert) for his return. It's not whether or not it will be in our lifetime, that misses the point. We are supposed to be prepared and keep ourselves occupied until his return. This is directly expected of us, and the apostles thought it was going to be within their lifetime and also prepared. Nobody knows, correct, but we should all be prepared for that day as commanded.

[@Phill0old]

@@ri3m4nn Being prepared isn't being prepared to predict, wrongly, the day.

[@nelsonstiveens5140]

The sacred name movement and hebrew roots as the asemblies of Yahweh begin from this

[@civilization57]

I'd love to see your take on Messianic Judaism. They are a confusing blend of Christian and Jewish tradition with an adherence to the Mosaic law they defies the NT teaching.

[@civilization57]

​@@michaelstaggs1880 In Acts 15, at the Apostolic Council in Jerusalem, which convened to discuss the question of whether followers of Christ needed to adhere to the Mosaic Law, the Apostles agreed that they did not. Thus, in verse 28, they instructed the Gentile Christians "It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: 29 You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things." Throughout the writing of Paul we are told that obedience to the Law has been replaced by following the Holy Spirit. In Gal 5:4, Paul wrote: "You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace." In fact, this is why Matt through Rev is called the "New Testament" or New Covenant because it replaces to Mosaic Covenant. I encourage you to read Galatians, Hebrews, 2 Corinthians and Romans 1. I also encourage you to shift your focus form the Law to the Spirit. "The Law brings death, but the Spirit brings life." 2 Cor 3:6

[@aaronwalcott513]

As far as I know, the Mosaic law is specifically for the Israelites. It's the bond of covenant between God and them. Messianic Jews are smart, for they accept Jesus as the Saviour, whilst the Biblical Jews did not. Messianic Jews thus get to avoid the Great Tribulation.

[@civilization57]

@@aaronwalcott513 I have close friends who are Messianic. When shown the NT teaching that Christians are no longer under the law but under the Spirit, they reject those verses as error, thus also rejecting the Spirit as our source of holiness, clinging instead to a strict set of rules. What Paul described as a tutor for children.

[@thetraditionalist]

so many churches of god it's dizzying

[@yaninavega1907]

You for got to mention tha during the lord supper it's not wine but juice because they shun drinking

[@fightthegoodfightoffaithmi8676]

Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. Habakkuk 1:3 Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention. Revelation Chapter 17 1And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: 2With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. 3So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. 4And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: 5And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. It is more than likely Mystery Babylon brethren has to be the earth God created many years ago before our Savior would die for us on the cross to reconcile us to God back then of course the earth became corrupted with sin after both Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the garden.

[@RogueOntheRoad]

Interesting that they don't believe that the Holy Spirit is a separate entity since Jesus told the people that the "comforter" was the Holy Spirit. And when the voice of God was heard in the heavens above the Holy Spirit was seen in the form of a dove at Jesus baptism. There is another example of the presence of the Holy Spirit exampled in the Bible someplace but I need to study the scriptures again to find it.

[@ArtisseSanders]

We participate in war , we celebrate our birthdays and holidays. Where did you get that from?

[@ReadyToHarvest]

Directly from the General Conference. E.g. publications.cog7.org/tracts-books/tracts/views-on-holidays/a-closer-look-at-christmas/

[@ReadyToHarvest]

And publications.cog7.org/tracts-books/tracts/christian-obedience/military-service/

[@alleynejoelle]

I grew up in this cult. We did celebrate birthdays, thxgiving, new years, but not xmas and easter zombie day. Or halloween or valentine's day. they are all too commercial, self-serving, heathen.

[@MultiRm]

Not sure what was offensive about siting Scripture??? And saying I’m a Binitarian and believe the Holy Spirit most likely is Michael the archangel

[@respectingthewordpodcast]

That's intriguing. Why do you believe the Holy Spirit is Michael? What verse would you reference for this view??

[@MultiRm]

@@respectingthewordpodcast Exodus 23:20-21 Isaiah 63:9-11 Daniel 12:1 Michael clearly has a role to play in Israel’s salvation or protection, guidance John 12:31 Revelation 12:7 Michael clearly has a role in the defeat of the dragon John 14:26 John 15:26 John 16:13-15 this one i think perfectly reflects what happened in Revelation 1:1-2 this the completion of the previous Scripture Revelation 22:8-9

[@respectingthewordpodcast]

@@MultiRm copy and paste this to read over. Thank you

[@lydiabrooks3406]

Can you help me find a boyfriend in the General Church of God 7th Day?

[@morganerickson439]

Not joining any church that adheres to foot washing. I'm far too ticklish for that.

[@ri3m4nn]

Lol hilarious

[@Applerumcake]

😂

[@troyerthedestroyer]

lol

[@Oklahomaaviationshorts1123]

I go To this church and I had To do it once it Was 🤢

[@alabamamotionpictureproduc6626]

We have a feet washing service in the Holy Orthodox Church during Holy Week.

[@lawden210]

Really interesting that they're binitarian

[@Sabatoalphonce]

You have a branch hear in tanzania

[@SGOV86]

Is this the Seventh Day Baptist Church?

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

No. Different denomination

[@SGOV86]

@@wendyleeconnelly2939 owkay.... I thought that the Seventh Day Adventist church and the Seventh Day Baptist Church were the only two Sabbath keeping churches.

[@astutik8909]

@@SGOV86 Actually theres quite a few sabbath keeping churches. The first were in Jerusalem in the time of the apostles. Roman catholicism hunted out many of them over the centuries. But they are still there. As prophesied by Jesus, the gates of death ( hell) will not prevail over the church ( true believers).

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

@@SGOV86 no, there are a few others. This one, which had its origins as described right with the origins of the SDA but they don't hold a place of honor for Ellen White's writings. Also, there was the WorldWide Church of God (Herbert Armstrong) and there are a few other churches that continued the Armstrong teachings when the WWCG broke up Also, there are a few Seventh Day churches amongst the Pentecostals and Apostolics.

[@projectdesign4675]

Love how pithy you are on simple facts!

[@deanhyman8622]

Great info but why do you speak so fast bruh... KZbin is world wide and not all of us are native speakers. Slow it down just a bit my friend, Please. One love

[@MethodistPreacher]

Do people actually study the Bible when inventing certain doctrine? When Holy Scripture affirm something like the Personhood of the Holy Spirit how do such miss it and deny the biblical claim?

[@respectingthewordpodcast]

They are told what to believe. The old saying "It says that but that isn't what it really means".

[@jeremiahdavila411]

Can you provide scripture supporting this please

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

Interpretation.

[@astutik8909]

Most people seem to have missed the scriptures where Jesus says multiple times, that he has a GOD.

[@KennethGangte]

I find no scriptural proof of the personhood of the Holy Spirit. It's the cherry picking of scripture to try and prove that the Holy Spirit as a person is concerning

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

Nit-picking, cafeteria Christianity at its best! If you can think of a variation - it's out there somewhere! And most of it centers on sentimentality or human stubbornness (or both).

[@sdnlawrence5640]

You know, with over 32,000 denominations, even at 2 minutes each you're gonna be working a long time.

[@ericamonite3112]

A difficult Whats the difference between luthreans and Anglicans ? They both similar to the catholics then the baptists and pentecostals are

[@Hark1677]

That’s because Lutherans, Catholics, and Anglicans are all considered “High Church.” They place a lot of emphasis on liturgy. Baptists and Pentecostals place emphasis on the simplicity of worship.

[@ericamonite3112]

@@Hark1677 thanks I just joined the lutheran church and I wasn't sure

[@ericamonite3112]

And I noticed some baptists are high church although that is very rare

[@Hark1677]

@@ericamonite3112 I was raised LCMS Lutheran. There was a lot of liturgy with short sermons. I’m now Reformed Baptist. We follow the regulative principle of worship.

[@ericamonite3112]

Have you checked out James white channel you would enjoy I think I think he's just reformed though

[@cherubin7th]

Protestantism is like watching a random meme generator.

[@arthursulit]

"To be steeped in History is to cease to be Protestant" - Cardinal Newman

[@geordiewishart1683]

And learning about papacy is like watching mystery Babylon

[@douglaselliott6907]

This not the Church of God of Cleveland Tn., organization it is totally different. The 7th day adventist is not pentecostal.

[@imalive4u169]

Basically they reject the Nicene Creed making them a Non-Christian religion like the Macedonians.

[@ri3m4nn]

Ah, no. That's not what Christian is

[@MultiRm]

Christians were Binitarian since the beginning. Trinitarian doctrine didn’t exist

[@MultiRm]

Exodus 23:20-21 Isaiah 63:9-11 John 14:26 John 15:26 John 16:13-15 this one i think perfectly reflects what happened in Revelation 1:1-2 Revelation 22:8-9

[@ri3m4nn]

@@MultiRm those are great verses, but it might be helpful if you summarize your point with those verses.

[@ri3m4nn]

@@MultiRm ah, definitely not accurate. There's no biblical binary or trinitary proclamation, simply oneness is proclaimed over and over. God just IS. The confusion comes from the trinitarian word which is pagan, and it was forced due to political reasons. However those three entities are clearly codependent on one another and exist in some fashion. We don't get to understand the mechanism, nor is it a required for salvation. But the claim that it's a binary or a trinitary exclusively is both wrong. God IS. He is the great I AM.

[@davidscheller6725]

The following is Scriptural proof who Jesus really is and that He is much more than just the Son of God. Paul said in Galatians 1:12 that he was not taught by any man but was taught by Jesus himself which means whatever Paul said was what Jesus told him to say. Paul said in 1 Timothy 3:16,"AND WITHOUT CONTROVERSY GREAT IS THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS, GOD was manifest in the FLESH (Jesus), justified in the SPIRIT, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up into glory." Paul said in 2 Corinthians 3:17,"Now the LORD IS THAT SPIRIT, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty." Jesus is speaking in Revelation 2:7,"He that has an ear, let him hear what the SPIRIT says to the churches...." And Paul said in Ephesians 4:4, "For there is one body, ONE SPIRIT....verse 5 ONE LORD, ONE Faith and ONE BAPTISM." Paul said in Colossians 2:8-10,"Beware lest any man fool you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 FOR IN HIM DWELLS ALL THE FULLNESS OF THE GODHEAD BODILY." Jesus is not just part of the Godhead - Jesus IS the Godhead. Paul said in Hebrews 1:8, "But unto the SON he said, Thy throne O GOD is forever and ever...." Jesus said in Revelation 21:6-7,"And he said unto me (John) it is done, I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I (Jesus) will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of life freely. 7 He that overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his GOD, and he shall be my SON." Paul said in Titus 2:13, "Looking for that blessed hope, and glorious appearance of the great GOD and our SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST." Acts 7:59, "And they stoned Stephen, calling upon GOD, and saying LORD JESUS, receive my spirit." 1 John 5:20,"And we know that the SON of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his SON Jesus Christ, THIS IS THE TRUE GOD, AND ETERNAL LIFE." Isaiah 9:6,"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son (Jesus) is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, ..." Jesus said in Revelation 1:8, "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, says the Lord, which is, which was, and is to come, THE ALMIGHTY." Jesus said in Revelation 2:7, "He that has an ear, let him hear what the SPIRIT says unto the Churches....." Jesus said in Mark 16:16, "He that believes and is BAPTIZED shall be Saved, but he that believes not shall be damned." Jesus addressed what damned means in Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 13:42, Matthew 25:41, Mark 9:45-46, Revelation 20:15, and Revelation 21:8. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and teach all nations BAPTIZING them in the name (SINGULAR name and not names) OF the Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost." Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are titles and not names. Every time Jesus disciples baptized anyone in water they invoked Jesus Name at baptism which is Acts 2:38, Acts 8:14, Acts 8:38, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:15, Acts 16:33, Acts 18:7, Acts 18:8, Acts 19:3-5, and Acts 22:16. Peter said in Acts 4:12, "Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is NONE OTHER NAME under heaven given among men whereby we must be SAVED." Some say the thief on the cross next to Jesus was not Baptized yet Jesus told him he would be with him that day in Paradise. Jesus had not yet given the COMMANDMENT to be Baptized in His Name until after he rose from the dead and just before he ascended into heaven. The thief or anyone else could not have been Baptized in His Name because they did not know about it. There is no t one scripture that says a person receives the Holy Ghost just because they are a believer. Acts 19:1-5 is a good example. If you are convinced you need to get Baptized in water in Jesus Name and get Baptized with the Holy Ghost - which is addressed in Mark 16:17 (Jesus speaking): Acts 2:4 (Pentecost), Acts 8:17, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, and Acts 19:3-5. Do a search, type in "United Pentecostal Church International", slightly scroll down to just below the red box, and type in your zip code. Then a screen will show a Church nearest you that will do that. If you do the above you will be making SURE your name is written in the Lamb's Book Of Life. Jesus said in John 10:27,"My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me."

[@civilization57]

Thanks for a great defense of the deity of Jesus Christ! I'm curious if you distinguish between "receiving" the Holy Spirit as the disciples did in the upper room in John 20:22, and being "baptized" in the Holy Spirit as Jesus instructed in Act 1:8? And, bonus question, is there a difference between being "baptized" in the Spirit and being "filled" or "come upon" by the HS, since the two phrases are often used interchangeably? (Relax. I'm on your side. :) I'm a 66 year old charismatic semi retired pastor. )

[@PShawtx]

Not everything mentioned here is true for all church of god seventh day congregations.

[@Muslimvegan2010]

They also don't celebrate Halloween.

[@astutik8909]

No christians should celebrate halloween.

[@melvinlee5684]

Sounds similar to the Jehova Witnesses

[@ToddSauve]

There is a mistake in your summary. Many Church of God congregations do not believe that if you do not become a Christian in this life that you are annihilated. Most of the churches of God that came out of the Worldwide Church of God believe that the vast majority of people are not called in this life and therefore are not being judged with regard to their eternal life. By far the vast majority of humanity has never even heard the Gospel and others will not respond to it because they have rejected God's authority in their lives and thus been sealed by God into reprobate or lawless minds. They will be called when they are resurrected in the 2nd resurrection. Being part of the 2nd resurrection is not advantageous because it brings with it judgment and punishment for evils committed in this life, but God will extend mercy to the majority because most people are not hate-filled atrocity committing Hitler types or criminals. The Churches of God that keep the 7th day Sabbath generally also keep the same Holy Days as the Jews do because they are commanded by God in the scriptures. Christmas and Easter are based on pagan holidays and are therefore not kept.

[@jahzeelchavez5756]

Church if God 7th Day. You might be thinking of a different group. Our statement of faith is listed in the printed booklet This We Belive, all our congregations are Sabath keeping; that’s why 7Th Daybos part of the name.

[@ToddSauve]

@@jahzeelchavez5756 I belong to the United Church of God, which came into being in 1995 following the collapse of the Worldwide Church of God under the Tkaches. You can look us up online to get a more complete rundown of our beliefs.

[@mattmc9812]

Church of god seventh day. I prefer this group without EG White

[@PokerMonkey]

Strange that it bothers so few Protestants that there are thousands and thousands of different denominations, all reading the same Bible, yet believing, interpreting, and teaching different things. That's not what Jesus wanted. It's not what Paul taught either. Example: 1 Cor 1:10. Jesus created 1 Church, not thousands and thousands of them, most if not all, teaching error in some aspect. Jesus created One Church in Matt 16:18, the pillar and foundation of truth, in 1 Tim 3:15, and the Final Authority in Matt 18:15-17. In 107AD, St. Ignatius of Antioch, a Bishop in Jesus's Church, wrote a letter calling it "Catholic" or, Universal. There was no Bible until the late 4th Century when the Catholic Church canonized the New Testament at the Council of Rome in 382AD. Martin Luther opened a huge can of worms.

[@civilization57]

As a Fundamentalist pastor, this division does bother me, as it should. But the alternative is even worse. Christ called us to follow him and be led by the Spirit. This certainly creates huge variation as we all try to figure God out. But Christ also forbid the monolithic approach when he said, "Call no man your father/leader, for God is your father/leader". He knew that a Pope like leader would likely go astray and take everyone with him. There is safety in independent thought and searching.

[@PokerMonkey]

@@civilization57 What do people call the husband of their mother? Jesus also said Call no man teacher. The problem is your Fallible, Unauthoritative, Nonbinding Misinterpretation of Scripture.

[@civilization57]

@@PokerMonkey Jesus' admonition was religious in nature, not familial. Just as God told the Israelites not to get a king because he wanted to be their king. If you knew the heart of God, you'd understand why the Pope is a usurper and an abomination before him.

[@PokerMonkey]

@@civilization57 According to your fallible, Unauthoritative, Nonbinding opinion.

[@civilization57]

@@michaelstaggs1880 The word "church" is the Greek word "Ecclesia", a word Jesus coined. For example, "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it." And again, in Matt 18: " If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector." "Church" is used 112 times in the NT, including 7 times by Jesus in Rev 2-3. Finally, after the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem, Acts 15, the Apostles issued a statement to the churches that they do not need to follow the Torah.

[@Rocky-tz4xp]

They believe false prophets.

[@Rocky-tz4xp]

According to scripture they are false prophets

[@TheFinalFifty]

Yet more heresy

[@robmullin1128]

So basically Jehovah’s Witnesses.

[@MultiRm]

Jesus is God, that is not JW theology, they believe He is Michael I don’t think they do washing of the feet The “pouring “ of the Holy Spirit would make you think it’s not a person The Holy Spirit is not directly worshipped and is not glorified like the Father and Son They don’t micro manage the Church (COG7), JW do (governing body) The paradise will be a transformation of flesh to immortal spirit (COG7) JW eat unclean food menu JW don’t observe the Sabbath COG7 baptize in the name of Jesus Christ ( JW baptism is different, something about accepting the organization as there leaders)

[@MultiRm]

That being said personally as a COG7 member I believe the Holy Spirit is most likely Michael the archangel

[@MultiRm]

Actually based on the micro management theology JW are more Catholic than COG7 JW/Catholic Don’t observe Sabbath Eat unclean menu Believe Jesus died Friday and rose Sunday Have a governing body (Christ on Earth, pope and governing body)

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

No. Similarities, but also differences. I don't think JWs do the 7th day sabbath thing but I'm not sure. This is a different organization with different leaders etc. As he said they were more a spin off of 7th Day Adventists.

[@astutik8909]

Not even close.

[@GaryCreasman1987]

Church of God does believe in hell... Get your facts straight before leading people astray. Also celebrate Christmas and Easter....

[@miriamdixon3725]

Have been part of this denomination for 40 plus years. You are confusing it with Church of God (without the 7th day part)a Sunday observing denomination. Cog7 does not celebrate Christmas or Easter and believes that hell is a place of destruction.

[@jahzeelchavez5756]

COG7, Church of God 7th Day, member here, negative, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Passover none of that is celebrated. Only thing you can say we celebrate is “Lord’s Supper”. Hell will be extermination not eternal punishment. Not saying I myself hold those beliefs or that everyone in the group does but that’s the General Conference’s Statement of Faith as listed in the booklet “This We Believe.” You might be thinking of another group.

[@Beale-1185]

Gary Ray, you've confused it with the pentecostal churches of god.

[@alleynejoelle]

I grew up in the cult COG 7 day. We didn't celebrate xmas or easter. and we did believe in hell.