God's Church

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.

Married to Christ
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Married to Christ

Having attended several weddings already this year, I was reminded of what marriage between a man and a woman pictures—it’s a vision of Christ and the Church.
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God's Festivals in the New Testament

The New Testament records Jesus Christ, the Apostles and the Church keeping the Holy Days.
Pope Francis - Devotion and Obedience
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Pope Francis - Devotion and Obedience

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Is God in the Sistine Chapel?

It's heady stuff when any religion says God is in their midst. One thought from scripture to consider.
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Being Knit Together in Love

A congregation of the Church of God should consist of members knit together in a common bond of love and truth, working in harmony together to build up the body of Christ. In order for a congregation to be knit…
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Bible Study: Exposing Conspiracy Theories-Illuminati, Harbinger & Others

Conspiracy theories abound about world history, along with interesting but flawed interpretations of prophecy. They have always found fertile ground among students of the Bible. Over the years many of these ideas have attracted the attention and beliefs of members...
Walking the Talk
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Walking the Talk

Where what we preach meets how we live.
From the Council: Pressing Towards the Prize of the Upward Call
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From the Council: Pressing Towards the Prize of the Upward Call

Four concepts to help keep the unwavering vision of the Kingdom of God firmly in mind.
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Forward: God is Committed to Finish What He’s Started in You

When I started at Ambassador College, I posted at 3x5 card on my bulletin board with Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it."
Hail, Mary?
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Hail, Mary?

Jesus Is Our Intercessor, Not Mary.
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Sermon

Serving The Church As A Christian

Darris McNeely explains the dedication that Church leadership and membership should have toward serving as Christ serves and details several types of service and servants.
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What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?

The book of Acts records eyewitness accounts of the early Church from Christ's resurrection until about A.D. 60. Chapter 2 records the beginning of the Church.
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Responsible Stewardship and Accountability

The Bible repeatedly emphasizes that God's servants are to be wise stewards and managers over the resources He provides. They are to recognize that those resources—financial, physical and human alike—actually belong to Him rather than any individual or organization. Accordingly...
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Following in the Footsteps of the Apostles

Why are the beliefs and practices of the United Church of God quite different from so many other churches? Perhaps a better question to ask is why so many churches' beliefs differ from the Bible. You need to know the...
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Preparing a People

The Church is to teach and care for those whom the Father calls, preparing them for greater works of service to God, their families, their communities and their fellow human beings. This is the goal of our many programs and...
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What Does Our Name Signify?

The name of the United Church of God, an International Association, signifies that we are united in our commitment to faithfully follow the way of life and mission for the Church revealed and established by God and His Son, Jesus...
Separating Salvation From People
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Forward: Separating Salvation From People

What makes some seemingly dedicated people leave the Church?
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Sermon

Who Is Your Moral Authority?

Who determines what is right and wrong for you? Society today has many answers to this question. Mr. Martin teaches the biblical moral authority we should follow.
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Forward: How to Make the Church's Work More Effective

It’s been an exciting year at the home office, especially in the media and communications services department.
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Assembly Required

Is getting together to worship God just a nice idea or is there more to it?