Family of God

"For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named..." (Ephesians 3:14-15).

The family of God. It's probably the most misunderstood concept in all of Christianity—and the reason you're here. Who makes up the family of God and how can you be a part of it? Find out below.

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God's Feasts Answer the Big Questions - Part 1

Just as teachers prepare lesson plans for their students, God, through His feasts, provides a lesson plan for humanity.
Jesus Christ The Real Story
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Jesus Christ: The Real Story

Who was Jesus? Few will dispute that a man named Jesus lived 2,000 years ago and that He was a great teacher who impacted the world from His time forward.
Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)
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Are Our Children Called? (Part 2)

Part 2 of this doctrinal study paper, originally published in November 1998, continues the in-depth look into whether God calls children of members of God’s Church and how the answer to that question affects the expectations and approach parents take...
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My New Life

A young adult who lives in Norway recounts his story of being called into God's Church.
Are Our Children Called (part 1)
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Are Our Children Called (part 1)

This doctrinal study paper, originally published in November 1998, provides an in-depth look into the topic of whether the children of members of God's Church are called and how the answer to that question affects the expectations and approach parents...
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The Planet That Shouldn't Exist and the God Who Does

Why does the Creator of a universe so bafflingly complex that its inhabitants still struggle to understand it pay any attention at all to mankind?
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The Promise of Marriage

Much of today's society has grown frighteningly unstable in regard to strong, solid and lasting relationships. This trend is greatly affecting marriages and married couples' commitment to maintain enduring, stable families!
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Let Me Introduce You to God

In fact, I'd like you to meet the whole family.
An open Bible.
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10 Things You Should Know About God

Let's briefly look at 10 major attributes and qualities of God that the Bible teaches.
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O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Death deals a stinging blow to all of us. How do we cope when a loved one dies?
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In the Land of Lincoln

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I would like to know why I was put on this planet because I'm fed up with my life.

It's too much for me to deal with.
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Identity Theft

Stealing personal information is a huge problem. But is there another kind of identity theft that should also cause you unease?
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When I Rule The World!

Not observing popular holidays and keeping the Sabbath were awkward for me. When I was young, I talked big; later, a conversation with my parents helped me understand.
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The Debate Over Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist?

A reemergence of aggressive atheism has helped focus people's attention on that most crucial of all questions: Does God exist?
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Life's Purpose

This world is not a whim of God—it is all here for a great reason.
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Appreciating Seniors

It is amazing how many people want to live a long life, and yet so few want to be old.
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Opportunity Knocks

Here in the United States we live in what the world considers a land of opportunity.
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I Was a Stranger...

Some of the congregation just could not accept someone as “odd” as “Carlene,” and started spreading awful rumors. How could she feel comfortable coming back to a church where people labeled others without even knowing them?
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Tomorrow, Tomorrow

A psychologist asked 3,000 people, "What do you live for?"
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