Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God is the fulfillment of God's plan for humanity. In order to take part in it, we must let the Holy Spirit work in us, helping us to know Jesus Christ and God the Father.

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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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The Center of God's New Global Village

When Christ returns to earth, His temple will be the village center. The prophet Ezekiel describes in meticulous detail the size, shape and function of this edifice in chapters 40-43.
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The Prince of Peace

One of Jesus Christ's titles is Prince of Peace, and Bible prophecy tells us that under His rule peace will increase with no end. What do this title and prophecy signify? What do they mean for the world and for...
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Jesus Christ's Unfinished Business

Many understand that Jesus Christ came to live a perfect life and give Himself as a sacrifice for sin. But He left behind some "unfinished business", which is why He must come to earth again.
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Peace in Nature and Among All Peoples

When Jesus returns to earth as the promised Messiah, He will at last usher in the dream of ages, world peace. This will involve even the whole of nature, as the world will be transformed into an Edenic paradise (compare...
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God's Global Village: A Glimpse of a Better Tomorrow

"Global village" has become a popular term in recent years for our increasingly interconnected world. Unknown to most, God has plans for His own global village on earth. Join us for a quick preview!
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World Peace: The Impossible Dream?

In recent months the awful prospect of a nuclear India-Pakistan war, radioactive "dirty" bombs detonated by terrorists and potential allout war in the Middle East reminds us that peace seems as far away as ever. For years men, women and...
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The Good News Beyond the Bad

World peace. For centuries, philosophers and poets have dared to dream the impossible dream, asking, "What if ...?" Yet peace on even a small scale has been so elusive and seemed so hopeless. Yet people have always hoped.
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The Feast of Tabernacles Forecasts Better Days Ahead

In the shadow of 9/11, who doesn't look forward to better days? They are coming. God guarantees the world many centuries of better days ahead through the fulfillment of the Feast of Tabernacles.
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From GN Radio: The Good News and the Bad News

South African photojournalist Kevin Carter snapped a picture of a small, starving Sudanese girl crawling towards a food shelter. A vulture, poised a few feet away, was awaiting the inevitable. Few who saw the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo weren't haunted by...
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What Do You Know and What Will You Do

While America slept, the nation was caught unprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Some have questioned how much advance information the government had—and whether that could have prevented the terrorist attack. But there...
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Generations in Crisis

The watershed events of Sept. 11, 2001, changed our world. But what specific changes should we be noticing?
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Restoration...A Dangerous World

The world continues to be a very dangerous place. Bomb-laden Palestinians turn themselves into walking missiles that kill Israeli citizens. Hindus rage against Muslims in India as both sides argue over "holy ground." And America pushes ahead in its War...
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Cultivate the Spiritual Fruit of Humility

We'd better be able to accept-and love-the role God has planned for us!
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In Brief... Pope Holds Peace Ceremony

"Violence never again! War never again! Terrorism never again! In the name of God, may every religion bring upon the earth justice and peace, forgiveness and life," said Pope John Paul II.
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Understanding the Return of Christ

People say Jesus will come again, but will He really? How can we know for sure? What does the Bible say conditions will be like when He comes?
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The Biblical Origins of the Arab Peoples

Why is there so much unrest in the Middle East? Why is there constant strife between the Israelis and Palestinians? The answers to these questions didn't begin with the formation of the state of Israel in 1948. The history of...
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The Descriptions of Jesus Christ in Revelation 2 and 3

An interesting collection of names for Jesus Christ
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Message to Ephesus: Recapture Your First Love

Let's examine the universal spiritual advice Jesus Christ gave for Christians of all time in his message to the church in Ephesus.
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: When "The Great Game" Is Over

Nearly 100 years ago, the famous British author Rudyard Kipling wrote of "The Great Game." Kipling, known for many a verse addressed to young people, was alluding to something far more complex than any child's pastime. He was speaking of...