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Family of God

"For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named..." (Ephesians 3:14-15).

The family of God. It's probably the most misunderstood concept in all of Christianity—and the reason you're here. Who makes up the family of God and how can you be a part of it? Find out below.

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  • by Andy Diemer
Jesus Is Our Intercessor, Not Mary.
  • by United Church of God
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 activities.
  • by United Church of God
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 life?"
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  • by John Ross Schroeder, Nicholas Bizic, Mitchell Moss
The Feast of Tabernacles pictures the coming Kingdom. Jesus also gave a preview of the Kingdom to three of his disciples. We can use the Feast like they used the memory of the transfiguration as a tool to overcome in our lives.
  • by United Church of God
Scripture clearly states that there is only one God (Isaiah 46:9; Malachi 2:10; Romans 3:30; James 2:19). Nevertheless, it is evident that the one God comprises more than one Being existing together as a divine family (compare Ephesians 3:14-15)—of which the human family is a physical type or model.
  • by United Church of God
As this booklet explains, the Bible reveals that the one God is a family, presently consisting of God the Father and God the Son, Jesus Christ. And God is in the process of adding to the divine family multitudes of others - eventually all human beings who are willing and who faithfully choose to follow God's way.
  • by United Church of God
In Genesis 1:26, God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness"—the plural "Us" and "Our" denoting both God the Father and the Word who would later be born in the flesh as Jesus Christ (John 1:1-3, 14). What is meant by God's image and likeness here?
  • by United Church of God
Why were you born? Do you understand why you exist? The Trinity doctrine obscures the amazing truth, clearly revealed in Scripture, of God’s purpose for you!
  • by Randy Stiver
At 15, I realized that human society had long been heading cluelessly to its demise. But I also learned then that God has a great plan to raise human beings out of our problems and lead us to an incredible destiny.
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  • by Katherine Rowland
Our choice of spiritual clothing determines if we will be invited to the most important wedding of all time.
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  • by Gerald Seelig
God the Father and Jesus Christ have shared with us their vision. What is that vision and how do we take part in it?
  • by United Church of God
The following questions are intended as a study aid, to spur further thought on the concepts discussed in this lesson and help you apply them personally.
  • by United Church of God
The following questions are intended as a study aid to spur further thought on the concepts discussed in this lesson and help you personally apply them.
  • by United Church of God
Is God calling you to His Church, to participate in its important work?