This Is the United Church of God booklet

This Is the United Church of God

The United Church of God delivers a message that offers great hope for all of humanity and illuminates the purpose of human existence—why we are here and where our world is headed.

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The mission of the United Church of God is to proclaim to the world the little-understood gospel taught by Jesus Christ—the good news of the coming Kingdom of God—and to prepare a people for that Kingdom. 

Explore our history, teachings and primary doctrines, based in the early Church beliefs and practices that we endeavor to share with the world today.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction: The United Church of God

4 minutes
Jesus of Nazareth came with a specific message—"the gospel of the kingdom of God." It was the central theme of all that He preached and taught. In a...

Preaching the Gospel

10 minutes
Following Jesus Christ's footsteps and example, we take seriously His command to make disciples, baptize them and teach them everything that He...

God's Great Purpose for All Mankind

6 minutes
USA Today published the results of a poll listing significant questions most on people's minds. At the top of the list was "What is the purpose of...

What Is the True Gospel?

4 minutes
What was Jesus Christ's message? He preached "the gospel of the kingdom of God" (Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35; Mark 1:14-15).

What Does Our Name Signify?

1 minute
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...

Preparing a People

13 minutes
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...

The Feast of Tabernacles

3 minutes
The highlight of each year for members of the United Church of God is the biblical Feast of Tabernacles. Among the sacred feasts God revealed to...

Following in the Footsteps of the Apostles

12 minutes
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...

Responsible Stewardship and Accountability

4 minutes
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...

What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice?

5 minutes
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...

God's Law and the New Covenant

3 minutes
Many assume that, because Jesus Christ instituted the New Covenant, God's laws are thereby made obsolete. They lean on this argument to ignore His...

Hope for a Troubled World

4 minutes
God's desire is that every human being live as He commands and ultimately receive His gift of salvation to become a part of His family and Kingdom...