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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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What Does It Mean to Be Justified?

Why is justification so important in God's sight? How can we be justified?
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Eight Dollars

Some studies have determined that all the elements in the average human body are worth about $8.
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Under Eagle's Wings

What can we learn about our relationship to God from the life of the eagle and how it raises its young?
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This Is the Way Walk in It: A World for Cameron

The big question that gnaws at our hearts is not where we came from, but where are we all headed?
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Question and Answer: If the Holy Spirit Isn't a Person, Why Do So Many People Believe It Is?

How is it possible that so many have embraced an inaccurate idea about the nature of the Holy Spirit?
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Close to God's Heart

When we’re feeling the most lonely, God can be close to us. If you’re going through trials, know that God is just a prayer away.
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Considering Counseling for Baptism? What Are You Waiting For?

I have heard people say they are waiting to counsel for baptism because they aren't good enough yet or need to study the Bible more. If you feel this way, read on and let's see what the Scriptures teach.
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Treasure Digest: "Do Unto Others"

How we treat others is not only important to our relationships with people but is also invaluable to our relationship with God.
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The Role of God the Father

Jesus called His Father "Lord of heaven and earth" (Matthew 11:25). Think about what those words mean. They tell us that the Father is the Supreme Ruler over the whole universe!
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I am disappointed by your denomination's teaching about the Trinity and find your reasons for rejecting the concept less than satisfactory.

Jesus refers to it as the Counselor who can only come and will come when Jesus leaves the earth, and that that was to be our great comfort (John 16:7). Furthermore there are numerous places where the Holy Spirit is...
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Thank you for sending your Fundamental Beliefs booklet. I was intrigued by this statement: "The Holy Spirit of God is not identified as a third person in a trinity, but is consistently described as the power of God." What am I to infer from this?

Do you not believe in the Holy Trinity?
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A Day in the Kingdom of God

A personal reflection on a day yet to come—in a wonderful world tomorrow.
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I am curious about the people who are given a second chance during the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Will life be the same as today? Will human life spans be the same? Will children be born?

Will humans interact with spirit beings on a regular basis? Will people alive during this time know about the thousand-year time period? Will people remember their past?
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Christ in Us: The Hope of Glory!

In the Christian world, many trust that Jesus will save them if they accept Him and do the best they can in this life. But is that what the Bible teaches? There is a great mystery about salvation, which few...
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World News and Trends: The unending quest for God

According to a September 2003 Harris Interactive nationwide survey in America about how people view God, 48 percent thought of Him as a spirit that is able to take on human form; 27 percent as a spirit power that doesn't...
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In the Image of God

The Bible tells us humans are made in the image of God. Why, then, are they capable of so much evil? And what is the solution?
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The Ultimate Goal of the Marriage Union

Whether one marries or remains single, God wants us to understand there are spiritual implications to the marriage relationship.
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God's Plan, Star Trek and You!

Science fiction is only a springboard for the ultimate reality God has in store for us. This true story is for children—human children in United as well as all the children of God.
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Are You Just an Accident?

"Welcome and congratulations. I am delighted you could make it. Getting here wasn't easy." These are the first sentences of the introduction to best-selling author Bill Bryson's new book, A Short History of Nearly Everything. He is referring to your...
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Do You Know Why Christ Lives?

Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
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