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The Bible uses many metaphors to describe his Church: the Body of Christ, the bride of Christ, the family of God, and the Temple of God. All of these metaphors describe attributes of a group of people who are unified by their belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

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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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Catch the Vision: We Can Help Bring "Many Sons to Glory"!

Frequently, while traveling to local congregations, I am asked questions about vision.
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Don't Defile the Temple!

How should we conduct ourselves in the house of God—His Church? God's Word tells us how to act for the maximum benefit of all the members and new people He is calling.
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Should You Attend Church?

Many, perhaps even you, have become disillusioned with churches and religious leaders. They wonder what they should do and where they should turn. What does God say?
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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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"Would You Believe...?"

Rumors have kept many from Jesus Christ and His Church. Sometimes you have to get past the rumors to get to the truth.
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What Kind of Spirituality Do You Want?

Would you like a type of spirituality that looks good, sounds good and maybe even feels good—but one that is hypocritical and repugnant to God? Or do you want a genuine relationship with Him based on His terms?
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Debate About Islam Continues: Is It a Religion of Peace?

Muslim officials have declared their peaceful intentions through messages at their annual hajj. U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair have publicly praised Islam as a religion of peace. Others challenge that assertion, as the debate goes on.
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Meeting Our Moment of Maximum Jeopardy!

Human survival has been at stake in times long before our own. Mankind has already passed through several periods of extreme crisis. But the one up ahead may just be the granddaddy of them all.
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Asking the Tough Question: Has Religion Failed?

Public figures speak warmly of all religions, attempting to foster unity and to ratchet down the hostility in the many current religious-based confrontations. But let's ask the tough question: Has religion done for mankind what it purports to do? Is...
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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?
Architecture of the Library of Celso, Ephesus, Turkey
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Recapture Your First Love

Satan's attacks on the Ephesians are eerily reminiscent of trials and heresies faced today. The Bible shows how to overcome the resultant loss of "first love."
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Europe's Coming Religious Revival

Europe's experience with Christianity—including the dark side of its abuses and excesses—tells an astonishing and even violent tale. If Bible prophecy is any indication, that story will again be dark and violent.
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The Unexplained Success of the Church

No one willingly dies to perpetrate a hoax.
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Preparing to Be Christ's Bride

The Bible tells how we can be ready for the greatest wedding ever!
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How to Find the Right Church

The choice of churches and denominations has never been greater. How can you decide which is best?
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The Most Important Thing

What would you say if someone asked: What one thing would your church want people to come away with?
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Don't Throw Out the Baby With the Bath Water!

Scandal and hypocrisy among religious people can be devastating to others' faith. Can human failure lead us to reject God?
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How is the Work of God Accomplished Today?

Jesus Christ gave His Church a mission. What is that mission, and how is it being done today?
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Claiming the Title "Church of God"

In the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity of traveling to the Seventh Day Adventist World Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. They had heard of this "new" group of Sabbath keepers which had formed, and they wanted to know...
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