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"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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About Messianic Judaism

Do Messianic Jews believe and live as we do in the Church of God?
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"Is the United Church of God Active in doing God's Work?"

Some have concluded that United does not put a high enough value on preaching the gospel. But take a closer look at what the work is and what we are doing.
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Barn Again: What I Learned From Our Family's Barn

Watching our family's barn being torn down was an emotional experience. It takes so much more to build than to tear down.
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Relating the Bible to Life

In this month's issue of Virtual Christian Magazine, a series of articles have been compiled which we hope will help you relate the Bible with everyday life. After all, if we don't understand how to relate God's Word to life...
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Jesus Christ: God's True Servant

Jesus Christ set the example by His "hands-on" approach to serving.
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Unity of Convictions Among a Diversity of Cultures

How can we enhance our unity of faith while respecting the diversity of roles and cultures? A Council of Elders international representative addresses this issue.
Is God Real to You?
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Is God Real to You?

"For he who comes to God must believe that He is..." (Hebrews 11:6)
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The Lesson of "A Message to Garcia"

God is looking for a few good men and women. Will you be ready to carry a message for Him?
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Are We Missing God's Message?

How much do we understand about the meaning behind Christ's sufferings? Do we really appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
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Tengo Famiglia (Reflections on Our Spiritual Family)

During my parents' 50th anniversary we saw a play that got me thinking more about our heavenly Father and His family.
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God's Elect

Did you get tired of hearing about the election?
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Millennium

Learn what God's Elect will do during the Millennium.
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Tengo Famiglia (Reflections on Our Spiritual Family)

During my parents' 50th anniversary we saw a play that got me thinking more about our heavenly Father and His family.
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Playing Favorites

We can joke about favorite children, but it is not a joke to those who are not favorites. Understand how every person is special with God.
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"Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!"

Facing family tragedy, there was a haunting familiarity in my grief. What I've learned has changed my outlook on the world, and the future.
We Are But Man
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We Are But Man

Whether wealthy elite or ragged vagabond, without Christ in us we are but man.
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In Psalm 139: 13-16, it reads "In your book were written all the days that were formed for me, when none of them as yet existed" implies that our lives are predetermined by God? If not, why not?

In the article on abortion in the most recent issue, you quote Psalm 139:13-16 to demonstrate God's concern for the unborn. Is free will just an illusion?
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Can Science Give Us Eternal Life?

Man has made great strides in technology and medicine, raising the hope that human immortality may be just around the corner. How have these advances come about, and what do they mean for you?
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The Human Genome Project Decoding the Mystery of Man

In an ambitious effort comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the Human Genome Project aims to decode each of the 80,000-100,000 genes that comprise the instruction book for forming a human being. With more than...
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Your publications state that God loves me. How can you know that God loves me?

God loves all human beings. It is our Creator's desire that all attain everlasting life in His Kingdom.
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