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.

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Blinders - Bad and Good

When we find the one true way, let us never allow anything to distract us.
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"I Can Do It Myself!"

Even a strong person can use some help sometimes.
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If Only One True Church, Where Is It?

Jesus said that He would build His church, stipulating that it would never die out (Matthew 16:18). True, it still exists. But how is it to be recognized?
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FORWARD! "They Perceived That This Work Was Done by Our God"

The book of Nehemiah contains timeless encouragement for all who have been engaged as God's instruments in doing His work on the earth.
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World News and Trends: Anglicans and Catholics united under the Pope?

According to the London Times: "Radical proposals to reunite Anglicans with the Roman Catholic Church under the leadership of the Pope are to be published this year . . ."
A Pentecost Message: It's Your Church Too!
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A Pentecost Message: It's Your Church Too!

Did you realize that this biblical Holy Day has special significance for young people?
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College Professor Discusses Differences in Christianity

Jesus said that He didn't come to bring peace to the earth, but division. And that has definitely happened.
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The Love That Unites Us

"Even though my parents are not here with me, I enjoy the company of my brothers and sisters in Christ."
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Treasure Digest: Who Are You Going to Rule Beside?

Every week I show up at church and say hello to everyone and give a smile.
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Treasure Digest: Meaningful Fellowship

True biblical fellowship can be an even deeper and more rewarding experience than we might ever have realized before.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Mission Accomplished? Not Yet!

The Church gained confidence from Jesus' own words in Matthew 16:18: "I will build My church, and the gates of Hades [the grave] shall not prevail against it." This simple statement proclaims that nothing can thwart the advancement of the...
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Contact With God's People: A Key to Spiritual Success or Failure

In the previous article in this series, we looked at the role of the Church of God. Let's now expand on that, considering an oft-neglected factor that's critically important for our spiritual growth.
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The Role of the Watchman

The Bible uses the role of a watchman to describe the work of a prophet among God's people. Is there more to this symbolism than many have understood? The role of a watchman is vital to a full understanding of...
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Labor and Wait

We hope this bit of poetry rings a bell for you.
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How Does God Expect His Work to Be Financed Today?

What is the biblical method of funding the preaching and publishing of the gospel of the Kingdom? Let's examine the Scriptures to discover the answer.
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The Church Behind The Good News

The New Testament Church belongs to our heavenly Father and to His Son, Jesus Christ. Together they inspired the New Testament writers to refer to the Church as the "Church of God," which means it is a spiritual organism that...
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I have no doubt that God exists and that the man called Jesus of Nazareth was His Son. I find hardly any reference to the word "church" in Jesus's words, nor can I connect Him to popes, cardinals, archbishops or domineering pastors.

Jesus was not in the churches where I worshipped, and yet everyone insisted on His presence. It is better to believe that He is at God's right hand until He returns. Don't feel obligated to answer my doubts about Christianity...
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God Works in Mysterious Ways

Who would have thought I would have to leave my country to find a church that existed in my own city? This experience took me to Africa and back. And I returned home with two sweet rewards.
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Treasure Digest: Question and Answer: Why Don't the Churches of God Pool Their Resources to Preach the Gospel?

Thank you for your interest.
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Turning Points

On March 31 I celebrated the 15th anniversary of my baptism.