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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.

  • by United Church of God
The human family was meant as a lesser model or type of this greater spiritual reality, that God is a family.
  • by United Church of God
That family relationship of becoming children of God the Father is the heart and core of God's incredible plan for humanity!
  • by United Church of God
The spirit in man imparts human intellect to our physical brains. It is what makes people vastly more intelligent than animals.
  • by Darris McNeely, Gary Petty, Steve Myers

Where will you spend eternity? Floating idly on clouds in heaven or as part...

  • by United Church of God
The awesome destiny of mankind is to become part of God's family.
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  • by Gregory Zajac
Loving families are harder to find in the world as we approach the time foretold by Jesus Christ that would lead up to His second coming.
  • by United News
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 when teaching their children the ways of God.
  • by John Wennstrom
A young adult who lives in Norway recounts his story of being called into God's Church.
  • by United News
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 take when teaching their children the ways of God.
  • by Peter Hawkins
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!