First Love

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota)
Just where is the church today? It has been only 15 short years since the death of Herbert W. Armstrong and how many splits and factions are there? Oh sure, some folks split off from the Worldwide Church of God prior to 1986, but that was miniscule compared to today. But why all the groups? What is it that makes us split up? And why all the Armstrong bashing? It seems as though the church is in a confused state. Was Herbert Armstrong a false prophet? All these questions and more deserve an answer. If we are ever to make any sense of things in the church today, we must get to the bottom of it all. To this writer the answer is somewhat simple, and yet at the same time profound. The reason the church is scattered today appears to be the same reason it became scattered after the death of Paul, and the other apostles. It seems as though history repeats itself. The New Testament church began on Pentecost 31 AD. The last apostle to die was John, which may have been somewhere at the turn of the century. The scattering of the church began a bit earlier, but about the same time of John’s death the church seems hidden from view and does not appear until much later. According to many Bible scholars, when the church reappeared, it looked quite different from what the apostles started out with. This modern era of the church began about 1900 years later or somewhere about 1931. Herbert W. Armstrong died in January of 1986 and here we are at the turn of the century again. Can we see some similarities between the original church of 31 AD and that of our time today? Where is the visible church? Is there any one of the so called ‘Church of God’ groups that is dominantly the true Church of God… the one Jesus said he would build? (Mat. 16:18) Of course, we can’t know all the details of what happened in 100 A.D., but if present conditions are any hint of the past, we can see many people began separating and splitting off, just like today. But what caused the splits back then? Does the Bible offer any clues? Let us take a look. Paul gives one clue when he says, “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:” (Gal. 1:6) Paul could see this sort of thing beginning to happen to the Galatians. But also, he told the Ephesian church elders (Acts 20:17) what was to befall them after he was gone. “For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” (Acts 20:29-30) So, in Galatians Paul indicated they were beginning to be fed with another gospel. What was the gospel that Paul preached? “And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.” (Acts 20:25) When Paul was nearing the end of his life in Rome, he was still preaching the same message… that of the kingdom of God. Notice Acts 28:23. “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging to whom he expounded and testified ‘the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” (Acts 28:23) “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” (Acts 28:30-31) So, from the discussion here in Acts and Galatians the underlying problem had to do with the message. Various individuals, apparently, began deviating from the message first delivered to the church. The message from the beginning was what Jesus brought to this earth. “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God… repent ye and believe the gospel.” (Mark 1:14) “And Jesus went about all Galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom” (Mat. 4:23) The Greek word for ‘gospel’ is ‘euaggelion‘ and is used 76 times in the new testament. From the Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary the meaning for the word ‘gospel’ is good news. The word ‘euaggelizo‘ appears to be the verb form of the word which means ‘preach the gospel or bring glad tidings’. (Young’s Analytical Concordance to the Bible) Another clue of what went wrong with the first church era was that they ‘left their first love.’ Notice what Jesus said of them in Revelation 2:1-5. “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks I know your works and your labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place except thou repent…” So, what was their ‘first love’ and what were the works they were involved in? The word ‘first’ comes from the Greek word ‘protos‘ meaning foremost. The word ‘love’ comes from the Greek word ‘Agape‘ meaning an outgoing concern for something or someone. Eerdman’s Bible dictionary describes it this way. “In its basic sense the Greek word designates the divine, selfless love which will go to any length to attain the well-being of its object. Apparently, ‘Agape‘ is the highest form of the word love. It is the same word for ‘charity’ in 1 Corinthians 13. In short it is the highest, most exalted fruit of God’s spirit. (1 Cor. 13:13) It is the first one listed in the nine fruits of God’s spirit of Galatians 5:22. So, whatever this ‘love‘ was, it was what they left off doing. So again, what was this love and why did they cease from doing it? To find out we need to back up to when the church first started. The First Century Church In Acts 4:32-37 it describes how people sold their property and gave freely of their possessions. Think about it. These people were so excited, so stirred to action, so motivated by the witness of the apostles and the resurrection of Jesus that they would go to any length to give out this good news and see that the needs of each other were met. So, what was it that drove them, gave them such zeal to do what they did? The church was taking off with great power and causing quite a stir, especially among the leaders at that time. Religious leaders especially began to see their power base slipping. They were, no doubt, quite angry and frustrated, but no matter what the consequences, these new converts were not deterred. Nothing was going to stand in their way… nothing. Many of these same folks, at that time were a ‘living sacrifice’ (Rom. 12:1) They really did fit the definition of ‘agape love’. They would go to any length to attain the wellbeing of its object. It becomes quite evident these folks had a vision of something that gave them great hope. In addition to the miracles they saw, they also remembered Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom of God. For example, they may have remembered parables of certain ones given the opportunity for rulership. The parable of the ‘pounds’ showed how many cities certain ones would be given based on their efforts. The word city comes from the Greek word ‘polis‘. It is used 159 times in the new testament and has no other meaning but that of a city. In the beginning their eyes were focused on that future time and the promises Jesus talked of. Everything else was secondary. Notice Mark 10:29-30… “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. This message that Jesus talked about had substance. It was not a ‘pie in the sky’ thing. It was real. The people, who heard him speak, saw themselves in that kingdom. It is very likely they also thought it would happen in their lifetimes, or very shortly thereafter. So, when Jesus did not return when they expected him, what happened? The word’s written to the Galatians, mentioned above, were penned about 55 A.D., which was about 24 years after Christ’s resurrection and the beginning of the New Testament church. It was then that they were turning to another gospel. So, 24 years later people began to change – why? People began to doubt and lose hope. Most of all though, it was because they lost their focus of the original message of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow. Paul mentions in Galatians 1:7 that “there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.” This was the real crux of the matter. It was the thing that began to undermine their zeal. They began to lose sight of that future, that wonderful world tomorrow when God’s kingdom would usher in a time of peace and prosperity for all, including their own reward in that kingdom. They began to talk less and less of that future and focused more on their own time and circumstances. Consequently, their love for this message, and even each other began to wane. They began to say, “what’s the use!” They began to give up this hope. As we read carefully through the scriptures, we can begin to see certain dissension concerning who the people would follow. Notice 1 Corinthians 1:11. Paul was exhorting them to stay united with the message… stay focused and not get hung up on who was their favorite leader. Some liked Apollos. Some liked Peter. And, no doubt, there were others who were gaining a following. As time marched on the original message of God’s kingdom continued to dim. Paul’s life was about to end, and he tells Timothy, “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.” (2 Tim 4:6) So he gave instruction to him to continue to focus in on the preaching of God’s kingdom, and to be ready for the time when Jesus would return. For he says the time was coming when people “shall turn their ears away from the truth and shall be turned unto fables:” (2 Tim. 4:4) It’s very likely at the close of the 1st century the love they once had, so slipped, so faded, that instead of being a living sacrifice to each other, many would betray one another. In Matthew 24:10 Jesus is painting the picture of the end time events. When persecution really begins in earnest He says, “And then shall many be offended and shall betray one another and shall hate one another”. It is very likely these words were played out, at least to some degree, in the 1^st century. Paul knew this was going to happen and the longer the time passed from Jesus’ resurrection, memories of events faded as eyewitnesses continued to die off. Soon no one would be alive to remember. Their love for the message of God’s Kingdom continued to slip. It is a matter of record now. We can read about it and wonder why? Why did it happen? What could have prevented it from happening? No doubt persecution also played a part in their zeal to remain faithful. So, the church began to compromise on many things to the point where it (the visible church) was unrecognizable from the original. Much more could be written. Much more can be studied about what happened to the church of the 1st century A.D. but let us fast forward to the church age of the 20^th century to see if there are any parallels between the two church ages. The 20th Century Church My first encounter with the church, more specifically the Worldwide Church of God, was in 1966. At that time, a friend of mine gave me a stack of Plain Truth magazines. These caught my interest as they seemed to give some practicality to the Bible. It was far different than what I was acquainted with in my protestant background. Shortly thereafter, I began listening to a radio broadcast called ‘The World Tomorrow’. The very title and its introduction each time, set the stage for what would be spoken on the program. “The World Tomorrow…” Immediately these words stirred my imagination. What was he about to say? What would be the message? Would it be a doomsday message, or a message of hope? At that time, we were in the tumultuous 60’s and the Vietnam War was raging. There were conflicts, both at home and abroad. If ever there was a time, we needed to hear a message of hope, it was then. We were sick of war and what was happening to our nation. It seemed like we were being torn apart. Many of us began to ponder questions like, why war? Why does man always try to use war to settle matters rather than peaceful negotiations? Why can’t nations find a better way? On the home front, why all the broken homes, along with all the other social unrest? Why shouldn’t we have peace? If only we could put away our human tendencies for ‘anger‘, for selfish ambition at the expense of our neighbor. If only we could treat our neighbor the same way as we would want to be treated, we could have peace. This world could be utopian. People could be extremely happy. If only… If only… Then, the larger questions began to form. Was there a purpose for man? Was there really a God? If so, why does he permit war… this wretchedness. Why the empty lives? Many people, we could see, seemed to have no answers. What was the meaning of it all? As we continued to listen to the ‘World Tomorrow’ broadcast, we began to see some answers put forward as solutions to man’s dilemma. The voice of this program claimed the answers have been there all along. It is just that the world has been deceived. So, this is what was drawing us, This is what was holding our attention. It was this message. But were they just empty words? Could it really be true? Was it possible for a utopian world? This voice not only said it was possible, but that it was going to happen. Furthermore, the voice of this radio broadcast claimed this was the message that had been hidden from mankind all these years, but why? As I look back on it now, as we all can, was it not this same message that had been preached by Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles, that was stirring our hearts? We all not only read our magazines but listened intently to the broadcast each day. In addition to that, we could hardly wait until each Sabbath came when we could fellowship with people who also had this newfound interest. The following is a sampling of one such radio broadcast beginning with the announcer Art Gilmore, who has since died. For those of you who remember, think of the background music also as you listened to these words: Herbert W. Armstrong brings you the plain truth about today’s world news and the prophecies of the World Tomorrow”. “Well greetings friends, this is Herbert W. Armstrong with the good news of the world tomorrow. Yes, it is a wonderful thing that the news is going to be good… tomorrow. There is a reason why it is not good today. And it is not good because we have not made it good. It is not good because human beings do not know the way of peace. We are reaping exactly what we have been sowing. Now there is a way that seems right to a man, the ends thereof are the ways of death. That is the way we have been living. We are living now in a world of chaos growing up into world revolution. We look out over this world and look at the suffering, the unhappiness and the heartache, the empty lives. There is a cause for it all. And we are not going to have a world of peace, a world of real happiness and abundant living, and prosperity for all, until we come to find the way into those things. And we are going to be forced to learn that way and in our time and in our generation…” Try to recapture the dynamics and intensity of Herbert Armstrong‘s presentation! But more than that, were the words true? Were they believable? If they were believable then, are they still believable today? First off, he says it is a wonderful thing that the news is going to be good… tomorrow. Meaning at some indeterminate time a new world order is coming. Is that statement true? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Those who believe in the Bible as God’s word can see that new world order described through the pages of Isaiah and elsewhere. The Bible plainly says that there is a time coming when all people will know God from the least to the greatest, as the waters cover the sea. (Isaiah 11:9) There’s a time coming when all people will learn how to have peace with his neighbor. Do they know it now? It is obvious they don’t as we think of wars in the Middle East, Yugoslavia and elsewhere. So, this message rang out over the airwaves loud and clear that there is a new world coming. One where there will be universal peace. One where even the vicious wild animals will be at peace with mankind. (Isaiah 11:6-10) How wonderful! How tremendous! This was a message like we never envisioned growing up in the Protestant or Catholic backgrounds. On and on the Bible explains this in various places. Herbert W. Armstrong hit us with this good news (gospel) right up front on most every radio broadcast he ever did. It was the heart and core of the gospel message that Jesus preached. It was the same message Paul and the rest of the apostles preached. It was the message of the hope of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow. Listening to Herbert Armstrong and following along in our Bibles we believed a new utopian era was about to dawn upon us. We were so inspired by this prospect that we wanted to be a part of it. We saw ourselves as being in that new world. Furthermore, we saw the proof in our own Bibles. If we could prove that God exists, and if He really did inspire this book, the Bible…? Herbert Armstrong made this message come alive. It had been almost dead, it seems, for these 19 millennia, and now it was alive again. As we listened and pondered, we were gripped with excitement. It made sense. We began to understand how the world was deceived. (Rev. 12:9) It seemed only a very few people understood these timeless truths. Why could we envision this new world, and why did these things make sense to us and not to most people? We felt drawn to the message. It was different all right. And we were following right on as he read the words out of the pages of our Bibles. But going on, Herbert Armstrong said today’s world is a world of our making and the way of peace we just do not know. He stated that there is a cause for all the suffering and heartache today. Was he accurate about that? I think it is every bit as accurate today as it was then. Aren’t many, if not most of our problems, self-inflicted? And aren’t most of our problems of a spiritual nature? If we could only get a handle on anger on our selfish desires and turn them around to love our neighbors as ourselves. We could see how a utopian world could happen, but when? The one thing he said oftentimes was that this new world would culminate in our generation. Now that is something that he would not know, nor can anyone know for sure. Although, if we look at Matthew 24 where Jesus is describing the end time events, He says, “So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. (Mat. 24:33-34) The urgency of these words seemed to say, this is happening now. We must be living in the end time. But didn’t Jesus own followers of the 1st Century hear these words and how about every succeeding generation? Maybe each generation has thought, “it can get no worse, we must be living in the time of the end.” There seems to be evidence to prove this to be true. But what makes our generation unique is that no other time in history did the possibility exist for all human life to end with a big bang! Not like our time… What with endless array of war machines and the technology to operate them. With the push of a button, whole cities can now be obliterated. The scenarios of chemical and biological warfare are even more frightening. Conditions for global warfare are continuing to move ever closer. So just when do these words of Matthew take effect. We thought they were true in Herbert Armstrong‘s day, and so did he. But are not conditions more likely today than they were back then? Just think of the computerization of everything since 1986. Surely the words of Daniel 12:1, 4 are more appropriate today than they were 15 years ago. So was it wrong for Herbert Armstrong to lead us to believe we are or were that generation of Matthew 24:34. I think not. But think about these words of Isaiah how he describes this physical world that is coming… Don’t they hit at the heart and core of what involves peoples hopes and dreams? And just how good is technology anyway, if you cannot live in peace to enjoy all the endless gadgets? I think you will have to agree with me, Herbert Armstrong‘s message began in a dynamic way and continued on hitting the nail squarely on the head. The message he talked and wrote about appealed to all of us then, and it is one that should appeal to all of us now. But why all the splits and what happened to this good news. Herbert Armstrong continues… “Now my friends why is it that you have not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, but a different gospel about his person? A gospel that teaches exactly the opposite of what Jesus Christ did. Why is it that you have been brought up to believe exactly the opposite of what the Bible says? Exactly the opposite of what Jesus Christ taught. Why is it that you have been brought up from childhood practicing customs that are exactly the antithesis of those that Jesus practiced, setting us an example that we should follow his steps, and do as he did. Exactly opposite than the apostle Paul taught to the Gentiles that had been converted Christians.” This was a bombshell! Never had we heard any preacher say such things. Could something like this actually be true? It sounded like a far out claim that for 19 centuries we had “not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ.” It sounded a bit preposterous, even a bit arrogant, for anyone to make this claim. But could it really be true? This was the challenge he put before us. The more we pondered it the more it began to ring true. Whenever had we heard sermons in the churches of our worldly background about the message Jesus preached? Wasn’t it always about his person? We were not ignorant about what Jesus did in giving of His life so that we may live. This was not something we were strange to. But little did we remotely realize or take to heart what He talked about… a God Kingdom, a place in that kingdom, and the physical effects of it on this earth. Think back 20 or 30 years ago. Look at the zeal we all had for this message! Were we any different than the 1st Century church? No, I would say not. We fell in love with this message. We embraced it. We believed it! We began proving it out of our own Bibles. Many people at that time gave generously of their time and substance, just like Acts 4:32-37. Some even sold their farms and moved into town so they could be nearer to the church and other people of like faith. For those that remained far distant, they drove… and drove… Each week they got up early and headed down the road to church, sometimes 200 miles or more, each way! Once at church, they stayed the rest of the day and then turned right around and headed back home, arriving late, just in time to greet the 1st day of the new work week. Sometimes people stayed overnight at church brethren’s homes. These folks were happy to help out as well with meals and other accommodations. This they did week after week, month after month, year after year, in all kinds of weather… for many years! Was this not love? Yes, there was zeal alright. There was love alright… not only for the message, but for one another as well. We were in the process of bonding with each other stronger than we ever had with even our own physical families. Never, would we ever expect to drive this far to hear a speaker, or fellowship with other people. How was it possible? Some extended family members, as well as others who knew what was happening, thought we were crazy! As the months and years passed, we were learning more and more about what the Bible says. We were actually ‘coming out of this world‘. We began to learn about God’s Holy Days verses the counterfeit ones the world observed. Did it cause a stir in families? You bet, and how! Many people lost their jobs because of their desire to observe the Sabbath and not work that day. Many families were broken up. Was it easy living in families where there was a lot of yelling and screaming because of this newfound fanatical religion of Herbert Armstrong‘s? They did not remotely see it as God’s commands. To this day, they do not. But was it easy? No, but it made our determination stronger when we saw the words Jesus spoke. “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother-in-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. (Mat. 10:36) No, it was not easy… but we had joy. Life began to have meaning. We saw God’s plan unfolding to us through the Holy Days. We began to see that God’s purpose for creating man was far greater than anyone could have imagined. And it was through this message that we were called and let us be honest about it. The messenger at that time was Herbert W. Armstrong. When Jesus came to this earth, he brought a message of hope, and the 1st century church started out with a fervent love of that message. We can look back and it seems amazing that the whole world, basically, lost sight of His message and followed after a different message… that of his person. It appears that Satan, who is the god of this world, was quite effective in making it seem right, while at the same time diverting mankind’s attention away from the goal… God’s Kingdom. But how much more amazing is it when we contemplate our present era. When we can see how quickly the message has changed again. Can Satan actually use the same tactics and deceive folks just as easily this time as he did in the 1st Century? How Did It Happen? Think back, how many years after Herbert Armstrong‘s death was it that the keynote address at the Feast of Tabernacles was not reflective of that future time and the new world order, but was mainly again about the person of Christ? Was it one year or was it two? The change was gradual but none-the-less, it was changing. The deviation of messages given from headquarters was very slight at first. In fact, it was almost indiscernible. But as time went on it became more and more noticeable in just about everything the church was involved with. Even the hymn books were changed. Why? What was going on? To this writer it seemed someone could not wait until Herbert Armstrong was dead and wasted no time to affect these changes. The ‘World Tomorrow’ telecast, the ‘Plain Truth’ magazine, the booklets, everything began to be refocused. I was in charge of our local church library, and as I recall, nearly every week a new ‘official’ listing was sent out as to what was now to be acceptable church literature. We were told to get rid of many of the reprint articles and booklets as they were no longer valid. What? How could this be? The church appeared to be focusing itself more and more on itself and less and less on giving out the gospel of God’s Kingdom, the message we once embraced and committed ourselves to. In short, the church had taken its eyes off the goal. It had lost its way. Why? Because it had changed the message. It was a conditioning process. It took about 7 years from the time of Herbert Armstrong‘s death to make the complete change over. It started at the time of his death or possibly shortly before, and by July 1992 was complete. Notice the July 27, 1992, Pastor General’s letter to the church. “I call the changes we have made growth, not to obscure the fact that they are changes, but because I believe they are growth! It grieves me that someone can actually feel that the spiritual health of the Church is threatened because we preach Jesus Christ! Jesus says that if any will deny him before men, he will deny them before his Father in heaven. (Matt. 10:33). Jesus Christ, the Son of God who dwelt among us, died for our sins, and was raised from the dead, and sits on the right hand of God as our Intercessor and Ruler, is the focal point of all the Bible. He is the Gospel. He is the kingdom of God. He is the light of the world, the bread of life, and the prince of peace.” There it was! What started out to be a gradual, almost indiscernible leaning in the message, now was in print. The bold statement was made changing the message from what Christ preached to the person of Christ. Doubts began to enter the minds of some. They began to reason… “maybe we’ve been led down a blind alley… maybe the message we had heard was not all we believed… “maybe the world’s churches were not so wrong after all.” Just think of the effect these words had on the church at that time. Whether we realized it or not, saying ‘Jesus is the Gospel’ or that ‘He is the kingdom of God’, made Herbert Armstrong out to be somewhat of a liar. Maybe it was not so bold at that time to make the statement, but his credibility was on the line. Suddenly some began to think Herbert Armstrong was not as truthful as we once thought. “Why, how do we know he didn’t just think up this plan to build his own empire.” Soon all kinds of rumors and allegations began to surface. They did not need to be verified. But the writing was on the wall. From this point on many began to lose heart. Why? Why should this appear strange as happening? The Bible is quite explicit about certain things like this, but for some strange reason, we never thought any error could emanate from headquarters. Why that was ‘holy ground’, or so we thought. But somehow, we seemed to forget the words Herbert Armstrong drilled into us that we should not believe him or anyone else simply because they said it… “prove it from your own Bible.” Somehow or other we had forgotten the words of Paul as shown before that men would rise up “of your own selves… speaking perverse things.” (Acts 20:30) When we think of the word ‘perverse’, we generally think of something totally immoral or dirty. It carries with it that type of connotation. We say things like, “he’s a pervert…” meaning a total deviate or shameful person. The Greek word for ‘perverse’ here is ‘diastre‘, which means “to turn diversely”. (Young’s Concordance) In Galatians 1:7 Paul says, “there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.” The Greek word here is ‘metastrepho‘. It simply means “to turn”. So, there you have it. The word in the Greek does not necessarily carry with it an evil or immoral connotation, except as maybe in the context of how it is used. It simply means to divert from going in one direction to that of going in another. It does not even mean something totally opposite either. It can mean a very slight change. But what were the words of Paul? What did he tell them to do? He says, “But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Here, even Paul recognizes that it would be possible for an ‘apostle’ to begin teaching something different. Didn’t we know that? Yes, many did. And from that time forward many began to withhold tithes and offerings. The interest, the enthusiasm people once had suddenly began to wane. The change in the message seemed to have a direct connection with the financial health of the church. Notice the August 25, 1994, Pastor General’s letter. “Income seems stable at about 7 percent below last year… The unpleasant news I bring to you now is that our projections for next year must again anticipate a decline.” By March 27, 1995, the income had suffered severely. Layoffs were now imminent. “Last month I shared with you my sadness about having to terminate hundreds of church employees due to a 30 percent decline in income“… How quickly the church had gone from growing, to a steady decline, and splitting up. Could it have been the same as what happened to the 1st church age? Again, the words of Revelation 2:5. “Never-the-less I have somewhat against you because you have left your first love. Remember therefore from whence you art fallen, and repent and do the first works or else I will come unto you quickly and remove your candle stick out of his place, except you repent“… Had the candle stick been removed ‘out of his place’? Had God removed his blessing from the church? Did the church of the 20th century rewrite the same history of the 1st century? Did we lose our first love? Did we substitute something else for the love we once had for that message? Conclusion Throughout the 50 years from the mid-30’s to the mid-80’s the message Herbert Armstrong reintroduced to this world was that of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow. This was far different from what the churches of this world, even those claiming to be Christian, taught. Throughout that time also, he pointed out that the real god of this world is Satan and that this message struck at the very heart of what he has deceived the nations about. Since Herbert Armstrong‘s death in 1986, many articles and books have been written condemning him and the Worldwide Church of God. But let us stand back and really think about it. Who taught us to really open up our Bibles and let it be that which we believe? He was the one who really showed us God’s Holy Days verses the days this society observes. As a result of his persistent efforts over those years we have come to really see some things we never knew before. Things which the so-called Christian churches never taught us. We have come to see God’s plan for mankind in his holy days and by observing them we had come to understand these truths more fully. We have come to see God’s plan offers life to all and that he has a timetable to deal with it. These things we came to see by observing the true holy days. In short, we’ve come to understand the truth of the Bible is far more fantastic and exciting than we ever thought before. We began to see the Old Testament and New Testament as one. The message of the Old Testament is basically that of the same Christ and the apostles preached in the new. The Old Testament writers talked about rebuilding the ‘old waste places, deserts ‘blossoming as a rose’, and people living long, abundant and satisfying lives.’ There are hints of a resurrection and eternal life also in the Old Testament when you consider some things written in Job, the Psalms and elsewhere. Chapter 11 of Hebrews talks of God giving many promises to the forefathers of old, which have never been fulfilled in their day. But the time is coming when they will be. How close are we to that day? In one sense we are 15 years closer than when Herbert Armstrong died. In another sense we are as close as our next breath because we do not know when that next one is that will be our last. Yes, it is true, the true gospel has not changed, but some have tried to ‘pervert’ it or change it in some way. The god of this world would have us get our eyes off that future hope and stop growing, stop being excited about it. We must not let that happen. For many of us it was a hard-fought battle at first to commit ourselves. It was like Matthew 13:46 finding that ‘pearl of great price’. Once we found it, we sold all and bought it. Why now do we want our money back. Has the ‘pearl’ lost its value? No. Of course not! Again, there are many voices out there who would have you believe all the effort and sacrifice you gave, by believing the gospel message was in vain. But let us clearly understand what the Bible says is vain and what is not. In Matthew 15:9 and Mark 7:7 Jesus said, “In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Jesus clearly says it is possible to worship him and do it all in vain. Until Herbert Armstrong came along, I did not know that this world’s religions are following doctrines and practices that are not commanded in the Bible. When talking about Christmas, notice what it says in Jeremiah 10:3. “For the customs of the people are vain… To the contrary learning what we did in the Worldwide Church of God, while Herbert Armstrong was alive…, what God says we ought to observe, is not in vain. But many folks are going about saying it was all for nothing…. wasted time and effort. But look what God thinks of that kind of talk. “Your words have been stout (hard, severe) against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, what have we spoken much against thee? Ye have said, it is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance…” Mal.3:13-14 What good was it to keep the “Feast” days? Yes, many voices out there are telling you it was foolish for you to travel each Sabbath 200 miles to observe it, listening to messages promoting the true observances. Many are saying we wasted our substance by tithing… spending all that money to promote the true gospel. They are saying it was utterly futile to support a building program for Ambassador College, which was to be a showcase to the world promoting true values. The words telling you these things God says are hard, severe against him. If we begin to have regrets about everything, we’ve ever learned about what’s true and what isn’t, that is the real tragedy! But if we go on and so continue to fear God in the proper way by observing His Holy Days, striving to keep the commands he tells us, striving to overcome our own human natures, he says it is worth it. He says, “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought on his name. And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels (special treasure) and I will spare them, as a man that spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. Furthermore, is God forgetful to forget your prior service? Just because the ‘church’ is presently scattered, does not mean he’s forgotten you or the commitments and love you displayed toward Him or the other members you fellowshipped with in the past. “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Heb 6:10) So, take heart, God says there’s a time coming when we will know just who’s who. He says it is not in vain to observe His Holy Days or that we have tithed and sacrificed in other ways. Quite the contrary… there is great reward… Rather, let us look back on those times in the past when we had joy in fellowship concerning the big questions of our existence and that of the future… our lives and the hope of all mankind… the true gospel message…the kingdom of God. Let us remember our First Love. (This article has been updated and re-printed from “The Church of God Messenger” September/October 2001—Issue No. 5.)

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota)

      Just where is the church today? It has been only 15 short years since the death of Herbert W. Armstrong and how many splits and factions are there? Oh sure, some folks split off from the Worldwide Church of God prior to 1986, but that was miniscule compared to today. But why all the groups? What is it that makes us split up? And why all the Armstrong bashing? It seems as though the church is in a confused state. Was Herbert Armstrong a false prophet?
      All these questions and more deserve an answer. If we are ever to make any sense of things in the church today, we must get to the bottom of it all. To this writer the answer is somewhat simple, and yet at the same time profound. The reason the church is scattered today appears to be the same reason it became scattered after the death of Paul, and the other apostles.
      It seems as though history repeats itself. The New Testament church began on Pentecost 31 AD. The last apostle to die was John, which may have been somewhere at the turn of the century. The scattering of the church began a bit earlier, but about the same time of John’s death the church seems hidden from view and does not appear until much later. According to many Bible scholars, when the church reappeared, it looked quite different from what the apostles started out with.
      This modern era of the church began about 1900 years later or somewhere about 1931. Herbert W. Armstrong died in January of 1986 and here we are at the turn of the century again. Can we see some similarities between the original church of 31 AD and that of our time today? Where is the visible church? Is there any one of the so called ‘Church of God’ groups that is dominantly the true Church of God… the one Jesus said he would build? (Mat. 16:18)
      Of course, we can’t know all the details of what happened in 100 A.D., but if present conditions are any hint of the past, we can see many people began separating and splitting off, just like today. But what caused the splits back then? Does the Bible offer any clues? Let us take a look.
      Paul gives one clue when he says, “I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:” (Gal. 1:6) Paul could see this sort of thing beginning to happen to the Galatians. But also, he told the Ephesian church elders (Acts 20:17) what was to befall them after he was gone. “For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.” (Acts 20:29-30)
      So, in Galatians Paul indicated they were beginning to be fed with another gospel. What was the gospel that Paul preached? “And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.” (Acts 20:25) When Paul was nearing the end of his life in Rome, he was still preaching the same message… that of the kingdom of God. Notice Acts 28:23. “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging to whom he expounded and testified ‘the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” (Acts 28:23) “And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” (Acts 28:30-31)
      So, from the discussion here in Acts and Galatians the underlying problem had to do with the message. Various individuals, apparently, began deviating from the message first delivered to the church. The message from the beginning was what Jesus brought to this earth. “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God… repent ye and believe the gospel.” (Mark 1:14) “And Jesus went about all Galilee teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom” (Mat. 4:23)
      The Greek word for ‘gospel’ is ‘euaggelion‘ and is used 76 times in the new testament. From the Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary the meaning for the word ‘gospel’ is good news. The word ‘euaggelizo‘ appears to be the verb form of the word which means ‘preach the gospel or bring glad tidings’. (Young’s Analytical Concordance to the Bible)
      Another clue of what went wrong with the first church era was that they ‘left their first love.’ Notice what Jesus said of them in Revelation 2:1-5. “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks I know your works and your labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place except thou repent…”
      So, what was their ‘first love’ and what were the works they were involved in? The word ‘first’ comes from the Greek word ‘protos‘ meaning foremost. The word ‘love’ comes from the Greek word ‘Agape‘ meaning an outgoing concern for something or someone. Eerdman’s Bible dictionary describes it this way. “In its basic sense the Greek word designates the divine, selfless love which will go to any length to attain the well-being of its object.
      Apparently, ‘Agape‘ is the highest form of the word love. It is the same word for ‘charity’ in 1 Corinthians 13. In short it is the highest, most exalted fruit of God’s spirit. (1 Cor. 13:13) It is the first one listed in the nine fruits of God’s spirit of Galatians 5:22.
      So, whatever this ‘love‘ was, it was what they left off doing. So again, what was this love and why did they cease from doing it? To find out we need to back up to when the church first started.

The First Century Church
      In Acts 4:32-37 it describes how people sold their property and gave freely of their possessions. Think about it. These people were so excited, so stirred to action, so motivated by the witness of the apostles and the resurrection of Jesus that they would go to any length to give out this good news and see that the needs of each other were met. So, what was it that drove them, gave them such zeal to do what they did?
      The church was taking off with great power and causing quite a stir, especially among the leaders at that time. Religious leaders especially began to see their power base slipping. They were, no doubt, quite angry and frustrated, but no matter what the consequences, these new converts were not deterred. Nothing was going to stand in their way… nothing. Many of these same folks, at that time were a ‘living sacrifice’ (Rom. 12:1) They really did fit the definition of ‘agape love’. They would go to any length to attain the wellbeing of its object.
      It becomes quite evident these folks had a vision of something that gave them great hope. In addition to the miracles they saw, they also remembered Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom of God. For example, they may have remembered parables of certain ones given the opportunity for rulership. The parable of the ‘pounds’ showed how many cities certain ones would be given based on their efforts. The word city comes from the Greek word ‘polis‘. It is used 159 times in the new testament and has no other meaning but that of a city.
      In the beginning their eyes were focused on that future time and the promises Jesus talked of. Everything else was secondary. Notice Mark 10:29-30… “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
      This message that Jesus talked about had substance. It was not a ‘pie in the sky’ thing. It was real. The people, who heard him speak, saw themselves in that kingdom. It is very likely they also thought it would happen in their lifetimes, or very shortly thereafter. So, when Jesus did not return when they expected him, what happened?
      The word’s written to the Galatians, mentioned above, were penned about 55 A.D., which was about 24 years after Christ’s resurrection and the beginning of the New Testament church. It was then that they were turning to another gospel. So, 24 years later people began to change – why? People began to doubt and lose hope. Most of all though, it was because they lost their focus of the original message of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow.
      Paul mentions in Galatians 1:7 that “there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.” This was the real crux of the matter. It was the thing that began to undermine their zeal. They began to lose sight of that future, that wonderful world tomorrow when God’s kingdom would usher in a time of peace and prosperity for all, including their own reward in that kingdom. They began to talk less and less of that future and focused more on their own time and circumstances. Consequently, their love for this message, and even each other began to wane. They began to say, “what’s the use!” They began to give up this hope.
      As we read carefully through the scriptures, we can begin to see certain dissension concerning who the people would follow. Notice 1 Corinthians 1:11. Paul was exhorting them to stay united with the message… stay focused and not get hung up on who was their favorite leader. Some liked Apollos. Some liked Peter. And, no doubt, there were others who were gaining a following.
      As time marched on the original message of God’s kingdom continued to dim. Paul’s life was about to end, and he tells Timothy, “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.” (2 Tim 4:6) So he gave instruction to him to continue to focus in on the preaching of God’s kingdom, and to be ready for the time when Jesus would return. For he says the time was coming when people “shall turn their ears away from the truth and shall be turned unto fables:” (2 Tim. 4:4) It’s very likely at the close of the 1st century the love they once had, so slipped, so faded, that instead of being a living sacrifice to each other, many would betray one another.
      In Matthew 24:10 Jesus is painting the picture of the end time events. When persecution really begins in earnest He says, “And then shall many be offended and shall betray one another and shall hate one another”. It is very likely these words were played out, at least to some degree, in the 1^st century.
      Paul knew this was going to happen and the longer the time passed from Jesus’ resurrection, memories of events faded as eyewitnesses continued to die off. Soon no one would be alive to remember. Their love for the message of God’s Kingdom continued to slip. It is a matter of record now. We can read about it and wonder why? Why did it happen? What could have prevented it from happening?
      No doubt persecution also played a part in their zeal to remain faithful. So, the church began to compromise on many things to the point where it (the visible church) was unrecognizable from the original. Much more could be written. Much more can be studied about what happened to the church of the 1st century A.D. but let us fast forward to the church age of the 20^th century to see if there are any parallels between the two church ages.

The 20th Century Church
      My first encounter with the church, more specifically the Worldwide Church of God, was in 1966. At that time, a friend of mine gave me a stack of Plain Truth magazines. These caught my interest as they seemed to give some practicality to the Bible. It was far different than what I was acquainted with in my protestant background.
      Shortly thereafter, I began listening to a radio broadcast called ‘The World Tomorrow’. The very title and its introduction each time, set the stage for what would be spoken on the program. “The World Tomorrow…” Immediately these words stirred my imagination. What was he about to say? What would be the message? Would it be a doomsday message, or a message of hope?
      At that time, we were in the tumultuous 60’s and the Vietnam War was raging. There were conflicts, both at home and abroad. If ever there was a time, we needed to hear a message of hope, it was then. We were sick of war and what was happening to our nation. It seemed like we were being torn apart. Many of us began to ponder questions like, why war? Why does man always try to use war to settle matters rather than peaceful negotiations? Why can’t nations find a better way? On the home front, why all the broken homes, along with all the other social unrest? Why shouldn’t we have peace? If only we could put away our human tendencies for ‘anger‘, for selfish ambition at the expense of our neighbor. If only we could treat our neighbor the same way as we would want to be treated, we could have peace. This world could be utopian. People could be extremely happy. If only… If only…

      Then, the larger questions began to form. Was there a purpose for man? Was there really a God? If so, why does he permit war… this wretchedness. Why the empty lives? Many people, we could see, seemed to have no answers. What was the meaning of it all?
      As we continued to listen to the ‘World Tomorrow’ broadcast, we began to see some answers put forward as solutions to man’s dilemma. The voice of this program claimed the answers have been there all along. It is just that the world has been deceived.
      So, this is what was drawing us, This is what was holding our attention. It was this message. But were they just empty words? Could it really be true? Was it possible for a utopian world? This voice not only said it was possible, but that it was going to happen. Furthermore, the voice of this radio broadcast claimed this was the message that had been hidden from mankind all these years, but why?
      As I look back on it now, as we all can, was it not this same message that had been preached by Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles, that was stirring our hearts? We all not only read our magazines but listened intently to the broadcast each day. In addition to that, we could hardly wait until each Sabbath came when we could fellowship with people who also had this newfound interest.
      The following is a sampling of one such radio broadcast beginning with the announcer Art Gilmore, who has since died. For those of you who remember, think of the background music also as you listened to these words:

      Herbert W. Armstrong brings you the plain truth about today’s world news and the prophecies of the World Tomorrow”.
      “Well greetings friends, this is Herbert W. Armstrong with the good news of the world tomorrow. Yes, it is a wonderful thing that the news is going to be good… tomorrow. There is a reason why it is not good today. And it is not good because we have not made it good. It is not good because human beings do not know the way of peace. We are reaping exactly what we have been sowing.
      Now there is a way that seems right to a man, the ends thereof are the ways of death. That is the way we have been living. We are living now in a world of chaos growing up into world revolution. We look out over this world and look at the suffering, the unhappiness and the heartache, the empty lives. There is a cause for it all. And we are not going to have a world of peace, a world of real happiness and abundant living, and prosperity for all, until we come to find the way into those things. And we are going to be forced to learn that way and in our time and in our generation…”

      Try to recapture the dynamics and intensity of Herbert Armstrong‘s presentation! But more than that, were the words true? Were they believable? If they were believable then, are they still believable today?
      First off, he says it is a wonderful thing that the news is going to be good… tomorrow. Meaning at some indeterminate time a new world order is coming. Is that statement true? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Those who believe in the Bible as God’s word can see that new world order described through the pages of Isaiah and elsewhere. The Bible plainly says that there is a time coming when all people will know God from the least to the greatest, as the waters cover the sea. (Isaiah 11:9) There’s a time coming when all people will learn how to have peace with his neighbor. Do they know it now? It is obvious they don’t as we think of wars in the Middle East, Yugoslavia and elsewhere.
      So, this message rang out over the airwaves loud and clear that there is a new world coming. One where there will be universal peace. One where even the vicious wild animals will be at peace with mankind. (Isaiah 11:6-10) How wonderful! How tremendous! This was a message like we never envisioned growing up in the Protestant or Catholic backgrounds. On and on the Bible explains this in various places. Herbert W. Armstrong hit us with this good news (gospel) right up front on most every radio broadcast he ever did. It was the heart and core of the gospel message that Jesus preached. It was the same message Paul and the rest of the apostles preached. It was the message of the hope of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow.
      Listening to Herbert Armstrong and following along in our Bibles we believed a new utopian era was about to dawn upon us. We were so inspired by this prospect that we wanted to be a part of it. We saw ourselves as being in that new world. Furthermore, we saw the proof in our own Bibles. If we could prove that God exists, and if He really did inspire this book, the Bible…?
      Herbert Armstrong made this message come alive. It had been almost dead, it seems, for these 19 millennia, and now it was alive again. As we listened and pondered, we were gripped with excitement. It made sense. We began to understand how the world was deceived. (Rev. 12:9) It seemed only a very few people understood these timeless truths. Why could we envision this new world, and why did these things make sense to us and not to most people? We felt drawn to the message. It was different all right. And we were following right on as he read the words out of the pages of our Bibles.
      But going on, Herbert Armstrong said today’s world is a world of our making and the way of peace we just do not know. He stated that there is a cause for all the suffering and heartache today. Was he accurate about that? I think it is every bit as accurate today as it was then. Aren’t many, if not most of our problems, self-inflicted? And aren’t most of our problems of a spiritual nature? If we could only get a handle on anger on our selfish desires and turn them around to love our neighbors as ourselves. We could see how a utopian world could happen, but when?
      The one thing he said oftentimes was that this new world would culminate in our generation. Now that is something that he would not know, nor can anyone know for sure. Although, if we look at Matthew 24 where Jesus is describing the end time events, He says, “So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. (Mat. 24:33-34)
      The urgency of these words seemed to say, this is happening now. We must be living in the end time. But didn’t Jesus own followers of the 1st Century hear these words and how about every succeeding generation? Maybe each generation has thought, “it can get no worse, we must be living in the time of the end.” There seems to be evidence to prove this to be true. But what makes our generation unique is that no other time in history did the possibility exist for all human life to end with a big bang! Not like our time… What with endless array of war machines and the technology to operate them. With the push of a button, whole cities can now be obliterated. The scenarios of chemical and biological warfare are even more frightening.
      Conditions for global warfare are continuing to move ever closer. So just when do these words of Matthew take effect. We thought they were true in Herbert Armstrong‘s day, and so did he. But are not conditions more likely today than they were back then? Just think of the computerization of everything since 1986. Surely the words of Daniel 12:1, 4 are more appropriate today than they were 15 years ago. So was it wrong for Herbert Armstrong to lead us to believe we are or were that generation of Matthew 24:34. I think not.
      But think about these words of Isaiah how he describes this physical world that is coming… Don’t they hit at the heart and core of what involves peoples hopes and dreams? And just how good is technology anyway, if you cannot live in peace to enjoy all the endless gadgets?
      I think you will have to agree with me, Herbert Armstrong‘s message began in a dynamic way and continued on hitting the nail squarely on the head. The message he talked and wrote about appealed to all of us then, and it is one that should appeal to all of us now. But why all the splits and what happened to this good news. Herbert Armstrong continues…

      “Now my friends why is it that you have not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, but a different gospel about his person? A gospel that teaches exactly the opposite of what Jesus Christ did. Why is it that you have been brought up to believe exactly the opposite of what the Bible says? Exactly the opposite of what Jesus Christ taught. Why is it that you have been brought up from childhood practicing customs that are exactly the antithesis of those that Jesus practiced, setting us an example that we should follow his steps, and do as he did. Exactly opposite than the apostle Paul taught to the Gentiles that had been converted Christians.”

      This was a bombshell! Never had we heard any preacher say such things. Could something like this actually be true? It sounded like a far out claim that for 19 centuries we had “not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ.” It sounded a bit preposterous, even a bit arrogant, for anyone to make this claim. But could it really be true? This was the challenge he put before us. The more we pondered it the more it began to ring true. Whenever had we heard sermons in the churches of our worldly background about the message Jesus preached? Wasn’t it always about his person? We were not ignorant about what Jesus did in giving of His life so that we may live. This was not something we were strange to. But little did we remotely realize or take to heart what He talked about… a God Kingdom, a place in that kingdom, and the physical effects of it on this earth.
      Think back 20 or 30 years ago. Look at the zeal we all had for this message! Were we any different than the 1st Century church? No, I would say not. We fell in love with this message. We embraced it. We believed it! We began proving it out of our own Bibles.
      Many people at that time gave generously of their time and substance, just like Acts 4:32-37. Some even sold their farms and moved into town so they could be nearer to the church and other people of like faith. For those that remained far distant, they drove… and drove… Each week they got up early and headed down the road to church, sometimes 200 miles or more, each way! Once at church, they stayed the rest of the day and then turned right around and headed back home, arriving late, just in time to greet the 1st day of the new work week. Sometimes people stayed overnight at church brethren’s homes. These folks were happy to help out as well with meals and other accommodations. This they did week after week, month after month, year after year, in all kinds of weather… for many years! Was this not love?
      Yes, there was zeal alright. There was love alright… not only for the message, but for one another as well. We were in the process of bonding with each other stronger than we ever had with even our own physical families. Never, would we ever expect to drive this far to hear a speaker, or fellowship with other people. How was it possible? Some extended family members, as well as others who knew what was happening, thought we were crazy!
      As the months and years passed, we were learning more and more about what the Bible says. We were actually ‘coming out of this world‘. We began to learn about God’s Holy Days verses the counterfeit ones the world observed. Did it cause a stir in families? You bet, and how! Many people lost their jobs because of their desire to observe the Sabbath and not work that day. Many families were broken up. Was it easy living in families where there was a lot of yelling and screaming because of this newfound fanatical religion of Herbert Armstrong‘s? They did not remotely see it as God’s commands. To this day, they do not. But was it easy? No, but it made our determination stronger when we saw the words Jesus spoke. “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother-in-law. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. (Mat. 10:36)
      No, it was not easy… but we had joy. Life began to have meaning. We saw God’s plan unfolding to us through the Holy Days. We began to see that God’s purpose for creating man was far greater than anyone could have imagined. And it was through this message that we were called and let us be honest about it. The messenger at that time was Herbert W. Armstrong.
      When Jesus came to this earth, he brought a message of hope, and the 1st century church started out with a fervent love of that message. We can look back and it seems amazing that the whole world, basically, lost sight of His message and followed after a different message… that of his person. It appears that Satan, who is the god of this world, was quite effective in making it seem right, while at the same time diverting mankind’s attention away from the goal… God’s Kingdom.
      But how much more amazing is it when we contemplate our present era. When we can see how quickly the message has changed again. Can Satan actually use the same tactics and deceive folks just as easily this time as he did in the 1st Century?

How Did It Happen?
      Think back, how many years after Herbert Armstrong‘s death was it that the keynote address at the Feast of Tabernacles was not reflective of that future time and the new world order, but was mainly again about the person of Christ? Was it one year or was it two?
      The change was gradual but none-the-less, it was changing. The deviation of messages given from headquarters was very slight at first. In fact, it was almost indiscernible. But as time went on it became more and more noticeable in just about everything the church was involved with. Even the hymn books were changed. Why? What was going on? To this writer it seemed someone could not wait until Herbert Armstrong was dead and wasted no time to affect these changes.
      The ‘World Tomorrow’ telecast, the ‘Plain Truth’ magazine, the booklets, everything began to be refocused. I was in charge of our local church library, and as I recall, nearly every week a new ‘official’ listing was sent out as to what was now to be acceptable church literature. We were told to get rid of many of the reprint articles and booklets as they were no longer valid. What? How could this be?
      The church appeared to be focusing itself more and more on itself and less and less on giving out the gospel of God’s Kingdom, the message we once embraced and committed ourselves to. In short, the church had taken its eyes off the goal. It had lost its way. Why? Because it had changed the message.
      It was a conditioning process. It took about 7 years from the time of Herbert Armstrong‘s death to make the complete change over. It started at the time of his death or possibly shortly before, and by July 1992 was complete. Notice the July 27, 1992, Pastor General’s letter to the church.

      “I call the changes we have made growth, not to obscure the fact that they are changes, but because I believe they are growth! It grieves me that someone can actually feel that the spiritual health of the Church is threatened because we preach Jesus Christ! Jesus says that if any will deny him before men, he will deny them before his Father in heaven. (Matt. 10:33). Jesus Christ, the Son of God who dwelt among us, died for our sins, and was raised from the dead, and sits on the right hand of God as our Intercessor and Ruler, is the focal point of all the Bible. He is the Gospel. He is the kingdom of God. He is the light of the world, the bread of life, and the prince of peace.”

      There it was! What started out to be a gradual, almost indiscernible leaning in the message, now was in print. The bold statement was made changing the message from what Christ preached to the person of Christ. Doubts began to enter the minds of some. They began to reason… “maybe we’ve been led down a blind alley… maybe the message we had heard was not all we believed… “maybe the world’s churches were not so wrong after all.”
      Just think of the effect these words had on the church at that time. Whether we realized it or not, saying ‘Jesus is the Gospel’ or that ‘He is the kingdom of God’, made Herbert Armstrong out to be somewhat of a liar. Maybe it was not so bold at that time to make the statement, but his credibility was on the line. Suddenly some began to think Herbert Armstrong was not as truthful as we once thought. “Why, how do we know he didn’t just think up this plan to build his own empire.” Soon all kinds of rumors and allegations began to surface. They did not need to be verified. But the writing was on the wall. From this point on many began to lose heart. Why?
      Why should this appear strange as happening? The Bible is quite explicit about certain things like this, but for some strange reason, we never thought any error could emanate from headquarters. Why that was ‘holy ground’, or so we thought. But somehow, we seemed to forget the words Herbert Armstrong drilled into us that we should not believe him or anyone else simply because they said it… “prove it from your own Bible.” Somehow or other we had forgotten the words of Paul as shown before that men would rise up “of your own selves… speaking perverse things.” (Acts 20:30)
      When we think of the word ‘perverse’, we generally think of something totally immoral or dirty. It carries with it that type of connotation. We say things like, “he’s a pervert…” meaning a total deviate or shameful person.
      The Greek word for ‘perverse’ here is ‘diastre‘, which means “to turn diversely”. (Young’s Concordance) In Galatians 1:7 Paul says, “there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ.” The Greek word here is ‘metastrepho‘. It simply means “to turn”.
      So, there you have it. The word in the Greek does not necessarily carry with it an evil or immoral connotation, except as maybe in the context of how it is used. It simply means to divert from going in one direction to that of going in another. It does not even mean something totally opposite either. It can mean a very slight change.
      But what were the words of Paul? What did he tell them to do? He says, “But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” Here, even Paul recognizes that it would be possible for an ‘apostle’ to begin teaching something different. Didn’t we know that?
      Yes, many did. And from that time forward many began to withhold tithes and offerings. The interest, the enthusiasm people once had suddenly began to wane. The change in the message seemed to have a direct connection with the financial health of the church. Notice the August 25, 1994, Pastor General’s letter.

      “Income seems stable at about 7 percent below last year… The unpleasant news I bring to you now is that our projections for next year must again anticipate a decline.”

      By March 27, 1995, the income had suffered severely. Layoffs were now imminent.

      “Last month I shared with you my sadness about having to terminate hundreds of church employees due to a 30 percent decline in income“…

      How quickly the church had gone from growing, to a steady decline, and splitting up. Could it have been the same as what happened to the 1st church age? Again, the words of Revelation 2:5.
      “Never-the-less I have somewhat against you because you have left your first love. Remember therefore from whence you art fallen, and repent and do the first works or else I will come unto you quickly and remove your candle stick out of his place, except you repent“…
      Had the candle stick been removed ‘out of his place’? Had God removed his blessing from the church? Did the church of the 20th century rewrite the same history of the 1st century? Did we lose our first love? Did we substitute something else for the love we once had for that message?

Conclusion
      Throughout the 50 years from the mid-30’s to the mid-80’s the message Herbert Armstrong reintroduced to this world was that of God’s kingdom and the world tomorrow. This was far different from what the churches of this world, even those claiming to be Christian, taught. Throughout that time also, he pointed out that the real god of this world is Satan and that this message struck at the very heart of what he has deceived the nations about.
      Since Herbert Armstrong‘s death in 1986, many articles and books have been written condemning him and the Worldwide Church of God. But let us stand back and really think about it. Who taught us to really open up our Bibles and let it be that which we believe? He was the one who really showed us God’s Holy Days verses the days this society observes.
      As a result of his persistent efforts over those years we have come to really see some things we never knew before. Things which the so-called Christian churches never taught us. We have come to see God’s plan for mankind in his holy days and by observing them we had come to understand these truths more fully. We have come to see God’s plan offers life to all and that he has a timetable to deal with it. These things we came to see by observing the true holy days. In short, we’ve come to understand the truth of the Bible is far more fantastic and exciting than we ever thought before.
      We began to see the Old Testament and New Testament as one. The message of the Old Testament is basically that of the same Christ and the apostles preached in the new. The Old Testament writers talked about rebuilding the ‘old waste places, deserts ‘blossoming as a rose’, and people living long, abundant and satisfying lives.’ There are hints of a resurrection and eternal life also in the Old Testament when you consider some things written in Job, the Psalms and elsewhere.
      Chapter 11 of Hebrews talks of God giving many promises to the forefathers of old, which have never been fulfilled in their day. But the time is coming when they will be. How close are we to that day? In one sense we are 15 years closer than when Herbert Armstrong died. In another sense we are as close as our next breath because we do not know when that next one is that will be our last.
      Yes, it is true, the true gospel has not changed, but some have tried to ‘pervert’ it or change it in some way. The god of this world would have us get our eyes off that future hope and stop growing, stop being excited about it. We must not let that happen. For many of us it was a hard-fought battle at first to commit ourselves. It was like Matthew 13:46 finding that ‘pearl of great price’. Once we found it, we sold all and bought it. Why now do we want our money back. Has the ‘pearl’ lost its value? No. Of course not!
      Again, there are many voices out there who would have you believe all the effort and sacrifice you gave, by believing the gospel message was in vain. But let us clearly understand what the Bible says is vain and what is not.
      In Matthew 15:9 and Mark 7:7 Jesus said, “In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Jesus clearly says it is possible to worship him and do it all in vain. Until Herbert Armstrong came along, I did not know that this world’s religions are following doctrines and practices that are not commanded in the Bible. When talking about Christmas, notice what it says in Jeremiah 10:3. “For the customs of the people are vain…
      To the contrary learning what we did in the Worldwide Church of God, while Herbert Armstrong was alive…, what God says we ought to observe, is not in vain. But many folks are going about saying it was all for nothing…. wasted time and effort. But look what God thinks of that kind of talk. “Your words have been stout (hard, severe) against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, what have we spoken much against thee? Ye have said, it is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance…” Mal.3:13-14
      What good was it to keep the “Feast” days? Yes, many voices out there are telling you it was foolish for you to travel each Sabbath 200 miles to observe it, listening to messages promoting the true observances. Many are saying we wasted our substance by tithing… spending all that money to promote the true gospel. They are saying it was utterly futile to support a building program for Ambassador College, which was to be a showcase to the world promoting true values. The words telling you these things God says are hard, severe against him.
      If we begin to have regrets about everything, we’ve ever learned about what’s true and what isn’t, that is the real tragedy! But if we go on and so continue to fear God in the proper way by observing His Holy Days, striving to keep the commands he tells us, striving to overcome our own human natures, he says it is worth it.
      He says, “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought on his name. And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels (special treasure) and I will spare them, as a man that spareth his own son that serveth him. Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
      Furthermore, is God forgetful to forget your prior service? Just because the ‘church’ is presently scattered, does not mean he’s forgotten you or the commitments and love you displayed toward Him or the other members you fellowshipped with in the past. “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” (Heb 6:10)
      So, take heart, God says there’s a time coming when we will know just who’s who. He says it is not in vain to observe His Holy Days or that we have tithed and sacrificed in other ways. Quite the contrary… there is great reward…
      Rather, let us look back on those times in the past when we had joy in fellowship concerning the big questions of our existence and that of the future… our lives and the hope of all mankind… the true gospel message…the kingdom of God. Let us remember our First Love.

(This article has been updated and re-printed from “The Church of God Messenger” September/October 2001—Issue No. 5.)

Iron Sharpening Iron In regard to: First Love Article by Arlan Weight Comments by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)
In reviewing Arlan Weight’s article on “First Love”, (I will skip the use of “this writer” sounds so “scholarly”). I would concur that he is primarily right on the focus of “what is the true gospel”? However, I do believe there is more than one gospel as was noted, means “good news”. There is the gospel (“good news”) of circumcision/uncircumcision. · Galatians 2:7 (KJV) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel (good news) of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter… · Galatians 2:14 (KJV) But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? Also Gal. 2:2 and verse 5 are in context with the above scriptures. You see, that to a gentile coming into the truth of the gospel, being told by Paul they do not need to be circumcised would indeed be good news to them saving all that pain attributed to being circumcised. As for the Jews the gospel of circumcision was good news to them, for they were God’s chosen ones. When you learned you were/are one of God’s chosen, was that not good news to you? There is the gospel of salvation, · Ephesians 1:13 (KJV) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel (good news) of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise… · Ephesians 3:6 (KJV) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: · 2 Timothy 1:10 (KJV) But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: · 2 Timothy 2:8 (KJV) Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: · Romans 16:25 (KJV) Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, Here the cross of Christ is the (a) gospel, · 1 Corinthians 1:17 (KJV) For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. The context of this verse is “the cross of Christ”. Why wouldn’t the cross of Christ be a gospel of good news? There is the gospel (good news) of, (dare I say it) grace. · Philippians 1:7 (KJV) Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. · Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. There is the gospel to be obeyed. · 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ” … How does one obey a gospel? · 1 Peter 4:17 (KJV) For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? To summarize, I believe if one were to be honest there is more than one gospel/good news. The announcement of Christ’s first coming was indeed good news, which was that He would be the savior of mankind through the cross. That to me is really, really exceptionally good news. Paying for our incurred death penalty in our stead by Christ giving up His eternal existence, dead, death which is final, but for the fact that Christ knew that His Father would resurrect him back to life again. But the fact is He was dead for real, for three days and three nights. Can you grasp that? That God gave up his eternal self-existent life for you and all men and women. He created all flesh and humbled Himself to the death of the cross. Now I ask you once more, is that GOOD NEWS or what? Mainstream Christianity for the most part preaches/teaches that. · John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Is that scripture true or not? Let all admit that is good news that even I learned from these “false” churches, one of which I was privy to be schooled in. Yes, I do not say that “tongue and check”, I mean I could have been taught the way of an atheist who believes there is no God. At least I had some teaching of the truth of God. Not everything that the church I was schooled in was a lie/false. Even the Catholic clergy teaches that abortion is murder. Do we, Church of God not even give them credit for that. God will help them someday to see the rest of the truth, just like you and me, bit by bit as they study God’s word all in due time. Let us have the proper attitude of them, for you were, in most cases part of them. We do not give in to the false teachings they have, neither should we look on them with disdain for God is not working with them at this time for the most part as a whole. That is/was the message of the good news of Christ’s first coming. · Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Again, is not that good news also? As before mentioned, yes, primarily most scriptures that mention “the gospel”, pertain to the gospel of His Kingship on earth and transformation of it from death and destruction to peace and plenty for all with the good news that they too, all in due time will hear the good news that Christ died for them too and paid for their death penalty in their stead. Consider this, when Christ is King, sitting on His throne in Jerusalem, people will be living the “good news” under His rule. Is that all they will have for good news? Is that enough good news for them? They are living the promise of a better kingdom, what more is there? How about the preaching to them as well the good news that they too have forgiveness of sin, (grace) death penalty paid for by the now King in Jerusalem. In conclusion, the gospel of Jesus’s person and what he did for us at His first coming must not be dismissed because mainstream Christianity had a different gospel. When Paul said, · Galatians 1:6 (KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel” …, that other gospel could not have been the gospel Arlan was talking about, that of the kingdom to come, for he himself says, “mainstream Christianity” never preached that gospel. So, what other gospel was Paul referring to? It certainly was not the gospel of the Kingdom of God to come. So just what was it? An in-depth study will reveal what that gospel primarily was. · Galatians 1:6 (KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: · 2 Thessalonians 2:7 (KJV) For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. · Romans 6:1 (KJV) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? · Romans 6:15 (KJV) “What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid”. In general, Christian churches teach the law has been done away with, “nailed to the cross”. That is teaching lawlessness and is perverting the doctrine of the gospel of grace and not to worry so much if you sin, grace is what saves you. They fail in general, to teach and remind the Christian that Christ said, · Matthew 19:17 (KJV) And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. · John 14:15 (KJV) If ye love me, keep my commandments. They teach the commandments are done away with. · Matthew 5:17 (KJV) Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. Jesus did not just preach the gospel of the kingdom of God, He taught that we needed to keep his laws here and now, “not manana”. The gospel that Paul said was another gospel than what he preached was perverted. License to sin. To the unconverted that indeed was/is “good news”. I witnessed many former members pan a sigh of relief when they were told, you are no longer under the law and that there would no longer be any need for them to keep certain laws like the Sabbath and Holy Days. Some said to me personally that driving all those miles to be at Sabbath gatherings was a burden. How reminiscent of our Old Testament forefathers in all their moaning’s of God’s harsh laws! To the Christian God calls, he/she considers God’s laws, holy, just, and good even as Paul stated. Paul stressed the gospel of Christ crucified and Christ’s saving grace the purpose of Christ’s first coming. Christ stressed the gospel of the purpose of his coming again to usher in his Kingdom. The gospel of Christ’s saving grace through the cross should not be diminished by preaching only the gospel of His second coming just because it was not preached by so called Christianity. Yes, Arlan did say, “We were not ignorant about what Jesus did in giving His life so that we may live. This was not something we were strange to.” (Page 11, paragraph two, line 5 & 6, The “New’ Church of God Messenger, May 22, 2021- Issue No. 16). The main reason it was not strange to most of those God called out of those “so called Christian churches”, is that that is where we were taught about the gospel of Christ’s saving grace by the cross, although it was perverted, but the basic truth of why the cross, was taught. That is Christ died on the cross, shed his blood to save us from paying our own death penalty. · 1 Corinthians 1:23 (KJV) But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; · 1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV) For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

Iron Sharpening Iron
In regard to: First Love
Article by Arlan Weight
Comments by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)

In reviewing Arlan Weight’s article on “First Love”, (I will skip the use of “this writer” sounds so “scholarly”). I would concur that he is primarily right on the focus of “what is the true gospel”? However, I do believe there is more than one gospel as was noted, means “good news”. There is the gospel (“good news”) of circumcision/uncircumcision.

·         Galatians 2:7 (KJV) But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel (good news) of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter…
·         Galatians 2:14 (KJV) But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?

Also Gal. 2:2 and verse 5 are in context with the above scriptures. You see, that to a gentile coming into the truth of the gospel, being told by Paul they do not need to be circumcised would indeed be good news to them saving all that pain attributed to being circumcised. As for the Jews the gospel of circumcision was good news to them, for they were God’s chosen ones. When you learned you were/are one of God’s chosen, was that not good news to you?

There is the gospel of salvation,

·         Ephesians 1:13 (KJV) In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel (good news) of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise…
·         Ephesians 3:6 (KJV) That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
·         2 Timothy 1:10 (KJV) But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
·         2 Timothy 2:8 (KJV) Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
·         Romans 16:25 (KJV) Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

Here the cross of Christ is the (a) gospel,

·         1 Corinthians 1:17 (KJV) For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

The context of this verse is “the cross of Christ”. Why wouldn’t the cross of Christ be a gospel of good news?

There is the gospel (good news) of, (dare I say it) grace.

·         Philippians 1:7 (KJV) Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
·         Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

There is the gospel to be obeyed.

·         2 Thessalonians 1:8 (KJV “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ” …

How does one obey a gospel?

·         1 Peter 4:17 (KJV) For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

To summarize, I believe if one were to be honest there is more than one gospel/good news. The announcement of Christ’s first coming was indeed good news, which was that He would be the savior of mankind through the cross. That to me is really, really exceptionally good news. Paying for our incurred death penalty in our stead by Christ giving up His eternal existence, dead, death which is final, but for the fact that Christ knew that His Father would resurrect him back to life again. But the fact is He was dead for real, for three days and three nights.

Can you grasp that? That God gave up his eternal self-existent life for you and all men and women. He created all flesh and humbled Himself to the death of the cross. Now I ask you once more, is that GOOD NEWS or what?

Mainstream Christianity for the most part preaches/teaches that.

·         John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Is that scripture true or not? Let all admit that is good news that even I learned from these “false” churches, one of which I was privy to be schooled in. Yes, I do not say that “tongue and check”, I mean I could have been taught the way of an atheist who believes there is no God. At least I had some teaching of the truth of God. Not everything that the church I was schooled in was a lie/false.

Even the Catholic clergy teaches that abortion is murder. Do we, Church of God not even give them credit for that. God will help them someday to see the rest of the truth, just like you and me, bit by bit as they study God’s word all in due time. Let us have the proper attitude of them, for you were, in most cases part of them. We do not give in to the false teachings they have, neither should we look on them with disdain for God is not working with them at this time for the most part as a whole. That is/was the message of the good news of Christ’s first coming.

·         Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Again, is not that good news also?

As before mentioned, yes, primarily most scriptures that mention “the gospel”, pertain to the gospel of His Kingship on earth and transformation of it from death and destruction to peace and plenty for all with the good news that they too, all in due time will hear the good news that Christ died for them too and paid for their death penalty in their stead.

Consider this, when Christ is King, sitting on His throne in Jerusalem, people will be living the “good news” under His rule. Is that all they will have for good news? Is that enough good news for them? They are living the promise of a better kingdom, what more is there? How about the preaching to them as well the good news that they too have forgiveness of sin, (grace) death penalty paid for by the now King in Jerusalem.

In conclusion, the gospel of Jesus’s person and what he did for us at His first coming must not be dismissed because mainstream Christianity had a different gospel. When Paul said,

·         Galatians 1:6 (KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel” …,

that other gospel could not have been the gospel Arlan was talking about, that of the kingdom to come, for he himself says, “mainstream Christianity” never preached that gospel. So, what other gospel was Paul referring to? It certainly was not the gospel of the Kingdom of God to come. So just what was it?

An in-depth study will reveal what that gospel primarily was.

·         Galatians 1:6 (KJV) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
·         2 Thessalonians 2:7 (KJV) For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
·         Romans 6:1 (KJV) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
·         Romans 6:15 (KJV) “What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid”.

In general, Christian churches teach the law has been done away with, “nailed to the cross”. That is teaching lawlessness and is perverting the doctrine of the gospel of grace and not to worry so much if you sin, grace is what saves you. They fail in general, to teach and remind the Christian that Christ said,

·         Matthew 19:17 (KJV) And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
·         John 14:15 (KJV) If ye love me, keep my commandments.

They teach the commandments are done away with.

·         Matthew 5:17 (KJV) Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Jesus did not just preach the gospel of the kingdom of God, He taught that we needed to keep his laws here and now, “not manana”. The gospel that Paul said was another gospel than what he preached was perverted. License to sin. To the unconverted that indeed was/is “good news”. I witnessed many former members pan a sigh of relief when they were told, you are no longer under the law and that there would no longer be any need for them to keep certain laws like the Sabbath and Holy Days. Some said to me personally that driving all those miles to be at Sabbath gatherings was a burden. How reminiscent of our Old Testament forefathers in all their moaning’s of God’s harsh laws! To the Christian God calls, he/she considers God’s laws, holy, just, and good even as Paul stated.

Paul stressed the gospel of Christ crucified and Christ’s saving grace the purpose of Christ’s first coming. Christ stressed the gospel of the purpose of his coming again to usher in his Kingdom. The gospel of Christ’s saving grace through the cross should not be diminished by preaching only the gospel of His second coming just because it was not preached by so called Christianity. Yes, Arlan did say, “We were not ignorant about what Jesus did in giving His life so that we may live. This was not something we were strange to.” (Page 11, paragraph two, line 5 & 6, The “New’ Church of God Messenger, May 22, 2021- Issue No. 16). The main reason it was not strange to most of those God called out of those “so called Christian churches”, is that that is where we were taught about the gospel of Christ’s saving grace by the cross, although it was perverted, but the basic truth of why the cross, was taught. That is Christ died on the cross, shed his blood to save us from paying our own death penalty.

·         1 Corinthians 1:23 (KJV) But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
·         1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV) For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

Iron Sharpening Iron In regard to: First Love Article by Arlan Weight Comments by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)
Darwin has a good response to the “First Love” article. Just one thing. He mentions that Jesus, when he returns, will sit on his “throne in Jerusalem”. Actually, he will sit on his “throne in Zion”. Few seem to know that Solomon built “two temples”. One using the blueprints of his father David, which he built for him into the side of the hill/mount of Zion. It took seven years. Then he spent thirteen years building his own temple in Jerusalem. The point is, that Zion is in the territory of Judah, and borders on the territory of Jerusalem, which is within the tribe of Benjamin. It’s a long story. But in 585 BC, Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem was totally destroyed. But David’s temple in Zion was not. Only it was “robbed” of its gold vessels. Which included the table of bread and the lampstand. As well, he totally took the gold and silver vessels from Jerusalem’s temple. Later all were returned. As it reads, they were told to put those of Zion in the temple which is “at” Jerusalem, while those of Solomon’s temple it is said to put them into the (new) temple “in” Jerusalem. People will not accept it readily, but the fact is that the Zion Temple was there until the time of Jesus death. When there was an earthquake and the “house” built around the Zion Temple fell down covering up said temple. (It was built on the measurements of the Tent of Meeting Israel had in the wilderness. And had two 45′ walls on either side, which protected it when the 1st century earthquake happened. Prophecy shows that in the future, before the Son of Man returns, another earthquake in Jerusalem will take place, in which said temple will be uncovered. This is shown by the “man of sin sitting in the temple of God saying that he is God.” (para.) It also says that when the Son of Man comes, the temple will be cleaned, and then he shall “sit on his throne”. Take note. Only the Ten Commandment Law is in that room. Not the book of the law, which was kept in the outer room. The above may be hard to accept??? Editor’s Note: Does anyone have more information in regard to Solomon building two temples. If so, please send it. Laura Lee

Iron Sharpening Iron
In regard to: First Love
Article by Arlan Weight
Comments by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)

Darwin has a good response to the “First Love” article. Just one thing. He mentions that Jesus, when he returns, will sit on his “throne in Jerusalem”. Actually, he will sit on his “throne in Zion”. Few seem to know that Solomon built “two temples”. One using the blueprints of his father David, which he built for him into the side of the hill/mount of Zion. It took seven years. Then he spent thirteen years building his own temple in Jerusalem.

The point is, that Zion is in the territory of Judah, and borders on the territory of Jerusalem, which is within the tribe of Benjamin. It’s a long story. But in 585 BC, Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem was totally destroyed. But David’s temple in Zion was not. Only it was “robbed” of its gold vessels. Which included the table of bread and the lampstand. As well, he totally took the gold and silver vessels from Jerusalem’s temple. Later all were returned. As it reads, they were told to put those of Zion in the temple which is “at” Jerusalem, while those of Solomon’s temple it is said to put them into the (new) temple “in” Jerusalem.

People will not accept it readily, but the fact is that the Zion Temple was there until the time of Jesus death. When there was an earthquake and the “house” built around the Zion Temple fell down covering up said temple. (It was built on the measurements of the Tent of Meeting Israel had in the wilderness. And had two 45′ walls on either side, which protected it when the 1st century earthquake happened. Prophecy shows that in the future, before the Son of Man returns, another earthquake in Jerusalem will take place, in which said temple will be uncovered. This is shown by the “man of sin sitting in the temple of God saying that he is God.” (para.) It also says that when the Son of Man comes, the temple will be cleaned, and then he shall “sit on his throne”. Take note. Only the Ten Commandment Law is in that room. Not the book of the law, which was kept in the outer room.

The above may be hard to accept???

Editor’s Note: Does anyone have more information in regard to Solomon building two temples. If so, please send it. Laura Lee

Iron Sharpening Iron In regard to: First Love Article by Arlan Weight Comments by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)
Thanks for printing the comments on there being two temples built by Solomon. The one point to be sure to consider is, that the temple in Jerusalem which Jesus spent time in teaching, was very large. But the temple built in Zion was “very small”. Only the size of the Tent of Meeting. 30′ Wide, by 90′ Long, by 30′ High. Editor’s Note: Does anyone besides Ray know anything about Solomon having built two temples? If so, please send evidence. Thank you, Laura Lee

Iron Sharpening Iron
In regard to: First Love
Article by Arlan Weight
Comments by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)

Thanks for printing the comments on there being two temples built by Solomon. The one point to be sure to consider is, that the temple in Jerusalem which Jesus spent time in teaching, was very large. But the temple built in Zion was “very small”. Only the size of the Tent of Meeting. 30′ Wide, by 90′ Long, by 30′ High.
Editor’s Note: Does anyone besides Ray know anything about Solomon having built two temples? If so, please send evidence. Thank you, Laura Lee

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Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel Daly, Ray Goff, William P. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin

Parable of the Ten Virgins

by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)A Parable MisunderstoodThe parable of the ten Virgins consists of only 13 verses, but those 13 verses may...

Article Authors Diaz, Gregory

Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees

by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey)Christians are commanded to "grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Pet...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Kenya Update November 6, 2024 – FOT Report

(Copyright 11-06-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren, The November 6, 2024, Kenya Update is now posted at:KHOFH – Kenya Hands of Hope Thank...

Article Authors Huie, Bryan T. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Pentecost and the Coming of the Holy Spirit

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

True Values

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)True Values of the Kingdom of God for the Bride of Christ: In respect to the family the Father and the...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Davidiy, Yair Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

The Khazars Tribe 13

by Yair Davidiy (Jerusalem, Israel)"The KHAZARS" were a semi-nomadic people who became prominent in southern Russia and its neighborhood in the 600s to 900s CE....

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Leviticus 23

Article Authors White, Craig M.

A Chart Comparing Offices in the Synagogue and the Church

by Craig White (Australia)

Article Authors Elder, Wily

Where in Scripture is The Trinity Mentioned?

by Wily Elder (Ocala, Florida)The short answer is: The Trinity is never mentioned in any scriptures. The next question would be: Where is the Father,...

Article Authors Gray, Jonathan

Two SHOCKING Answers

by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand)Today you are getting two SHOCKING answers to two outrageous questions... SO HOW OLD IS IT?This whole thing started when Fred (my...

Article Authors Rives, David

We can’t see the stars for the nebulae – it’s all just theoretical

Article Authors Markland, Richard

America has Lost Its Collective Mind

(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)If there is any proof that America has lost its collective mind, a person doesn’t have to look far....

Article Authors Chisolm, Robert

To: God.com

Sent by Robert Chisolm (Email)Dear Lord,Every single eveningAs I'm lying here in bed,This tiny little PrayerKeeps running through my head:God bless all my familyWherever they...

Article Authors Ford, Mike Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Is New Year’s Eve a Pagan Holiday?

(Copyright) by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) “Learn not the way of the heathen” (Jeremiah 10:2, KJV) We know we are in the Christmas season—that time of year true Christians...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Why Does God Hate Sin?

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

What is Biblical Leavening?

Article Authors Ray, Tawanda

Bear Witness

by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama)The Apostles of old were authoritatively toldTo bear witness of Jesus' life.He warned them that they would often encounterMuch hatred, debate,...

Article Authors Saunders, Joanne Saunders, Ted

Your Duck is Dead

Sent by Ted & Joanne Saunders (Renton, Washington)A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Your Thoughts and Actions Can Impact Future Generations!

(Copyright 10-12-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)My latest article “Your Thoughts and Actions Can Impact Future Generations” is now available online here. Or PDF. This article...

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Who Were the Wise Men?

Article Authors Steinle, James

Prophecies Given to Steve Quayle

Article Authors Ford, Mike Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Be My Valentine?

Article Authors Foust, Rhoda

Women in the Church

Article Authors Steinle, James

National Digital ID System: It is Already Here

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://rwmalonemd.substack.com/p/national-digital-id-system-it-is I think we may want to consider the ramifications, what we will be asked or not asked, at the...

Article Authors Traver, Rich

Disease-Free Society

Article Authors Walford, Pamela

The Story of God: Women in the Early Church

(Copyright) by Pamela Walford (Canada)In less than 400 years following the deaths of the last apostles, the early Christian church yielded to the influence of...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Kenya Update March 18, 2023

Article Authors Steinle, James

Secret Chinese Hotel Exposed

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Secret Chinese Hotel Exposed - MILITARY AGED US-BOUND CHINESE STAGING AT COLOMBIAN HOTEL, CHINESE POLICE IN AMERICA https://twitter.com/realmuckraker/status/1731861221794599123 Short video. This likely...

Article Authors Schatzle, Wayne

What is the Reason for the Season?

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Ambassador College Photos From 1952

Sent by Craig White (Australia)Co-eds in formal dressDr. & Mrs. HoehHWA with Dr. MerrillHWA with StudentsHWA's mother on left with house mother Annie MannKenneth Herrmann...

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Proving God’s Perfect Will

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Article Authors Steinle, James

The Noahide Laws, Also Trump’s Connections to Judaism

(Copyright 11-13-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)The Noahide Laws are What Yeshua Taught Against. Also, the Trump connections to Judaism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS3BK5K_BMA 8 min. “The Noahide Laws...

Article Authors Lee, Laura

What Does the Bible Say?

Article Authors Frates, Richard

ATONEMENT and Suffering: Crucified – The Price Paid

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)God’s Atonement is Universal: From the Beginning – Revelation 13:8 “The Lamb Slain from the Creation of the world.” Exodus...

Article Authors Ford, Mike

Salt

Article Authors Daniels, Rich

Jury Duty Scam

Article Authors Schatzle, Betty

Spiritual Gifts

by Betty Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio)In order to have and use the spiritual gifts that God gives individual persons, we must first have the Holy...

Article Authors Kroeger, Catherine C.

are the shepherds safeguarding the lives of the sheep?

(Copyright) by Catherine C. Kroeger (Brewster, Massachusetts)Only yesterday I was told of a Christian woman who escaped a viciously cruel marriage and went to consult...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

World Peace in Our Time or a World in Pieces?

Article Authors Swarbrick, Mark

The Carnivore Diet

(Copyright) by Mark Swarbrick (United States)My Experience on the Carnivore DietWhen I first heard of the Carnivore Diet, I thought it was nuts. “What? Eat...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Rea, Cam

Were the Early Great Kings of Persia Israelites?

by Cam Rea (Kendallville, Indiana)The Achaemenid dynasty’s foundation is based on a man by the name of Achaemenes. Not much is known about the man...

Article Authors Whitaker, Charles

Peter’s Trumpets Message – on Pentecost

Article Authors West, Tommy S.

Be Strong and of Good Courage

by Tommy S. West (Wake Forest, North Carolina) Recently, I was given the honor and privilege to present a short message to a small local...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

Weird Bible

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)Weirdest Offering to GodOne of the oddest trivia facts in the Bible revolves around the Philistines. God, after they captured...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

The Woman Flees

(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Jesus warned His disciples, “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that the desolation is near. Let them...

Article Authors Steinle, James

LINEN – The Saints shall Wear it -Why?

(Copyright) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)What is so great about linen that the Scriptures mention it in 90 verses? Here are some. Exo_26:1 Moreover thou shalt...

Article Authors Catchpoole, David

Woodpecker head-banging wonder

(Copyright) by David Catchpoole (Powder Springs, Georgia)UpdateRecent research* shows that the spongy material in a woodpecker’s skull does not act like a shock absorber. Engineering analysis...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Kenya Hands of Hope

Article Authors Daly, Ray Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Renewal of the Earth

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)Psalm 104:30 “…You renew the face of the earth!” Read these words again. And a third time if necessary. Then ask...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, Richard T.

The Model Prayer

The Model Prayer (Part One): Introduction(Copyright) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Prayer is an intrinsic part of the religion revealed in the pages of...

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What is Mammon?

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)What is mammon? What warnings did Jesus give regarding its use and abuse? Can it be utilized as a training tool...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

The Ides of August again – the annual classic

Article Authors Hyatt, Sue

A Few Thoughts from My Heart for Friends

Article Authors Daniels, Rich

Have Faith as a Child

Sent by Rich Daniels (Shawano, Wisconsin)For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew...

Article Authors Daly, Ray

Black Citizens of America

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)"Their Past History" The following information comes from a number of sources, but for those that would like to have...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Jonah Sign

Article Authors Lloyd, James

Hamas Spells Ceasefire R-E-L-O-A-D

(Copyright) by James Lloyd (Medford, Oregon) The evil surprise attack on Israel has set long predicted Bible Prophecy sequences in motion, but what is occurring is...

Article Authors Braughler, Denver Hyatt, Eddie Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

A Person of Faith Explains “Dark Matter”

(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Along with being a devout follower of Jesus Christ and committed to proclaiming and teaching His word, I have a...

Article Authors Saunders, Joanne Saunders, Ted

On the Lighter Side of Life

Sent by Ted & Joanne Saunders (Renton, Washington)Bilingual BarnyardA flock of sheep are romping in a field, happily going “baa baa” to each other and...

Article Authors Rives, David

No Erosion Between Rock Layers!

(Copyright) by David Rives (Tennessee)You’ve probably heard the conventional story of how the rock layers formed. The most popular story is that rock layers form...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura McNab, Jamie

The Truth about GOD’S CALENDAR

The Truth about GOD'S CALENDAR (Part One)by Jamie McNab (England)What is the truth about “God's Holy Day calendar?” It is very likely that many of...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

Respect or Respect of Persons?

by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina)The Bible frequently cautions us against respect of persons, yet we are also instructed to show proper respect for...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Steinle, James

Looking Inside Noah’s Ark

Article Authors Steinle, James

Bambi and Thumper

(Copyright 05-24-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)A real-life Bambi and Thumper caught on camera - Good Morning America Only seconds long, but Wonderful! You may have...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

School daze again. Beware professional liars!

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

In These Trying Times, Keeping Trusting and Keep…Trying!

(Copyright 10-26-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) TRUST"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart...in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Encountering Jesus

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Smoke Ascends Forever?

(Copyright 11-03-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Will the wicked really be tormented forever in hell? In this sermon, pastor Rod Reynolds examines in detail passages...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Reiss, John

The Fall Holy Days

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Donor Letter May 3, 2024

(Copyright 05-03-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)We want to thank all of you who so quickly assisted in our time of need....

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors La Spina, Alfio

Roles of Father, Son and Holy Spirit

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Mathew 28:19. “Go you therefore and teach all nations. BAPTIZING them in the NAME of the Father, and the...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

The War on Dissent: Fibs, spin, statistics, and pure fiction

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"What need has a god of a star ship?" – Hollywood "What need has 'settled science' of a Public Relations firm?"...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Marriage Supper Parables

(Copyright 10-23-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)In order to shed light on the message of the Kingdom of God Jesus used many parables. Among the...

Article Authors Ford, Mike

Like a Tree

by Mike Ford (Oxford, Georgia) “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose...

Article Authors Whitaker, Charles

Clouds

Clouds (Part One): A Really Special Cloudby Charles Whitaker (Charlotte, North Carolina) “God’s cloud led them on by day when they broke camp and set out.” (Numbers...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Never Quit

(Copyright 11-12-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) The Lesson We Can All Learn from Donald TrumpWhether or not you like Donald Trump or whether you voted...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

2018 poll: 40 percent of Americans trust science “a great deal”

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"If you cannot question it, it's not science. It's propaganda." – meme ON WISCONSIN magazine, Spring 2020, published an article, "There's...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Not Just a Religious Issue the Seventh or First Day of the Week? Does it Matter?

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

Must Women Be Silent in the Church?

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)Ralph Woodrow, an evangelical Christian minister, is a correspondent of mine. He is a bit famous for formerly supporting Alexander...

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Azazel: Observations and Questions

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

America’s Divine Destiny

Article Authors Daly, Ray Hyatt, Eddie Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

Are You a Christian Nationalist?

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Charisma News reported on a letter, signed by 500 evangelical leaders, that condemned “Christian nationalism” and tied it to the Capital riots...

Article Authors Klosowsky, Carolyn

Dancing with God

Sent by Carolyn Klosowsky (Unknown)When I meditated on the word Guidance,I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.I remember reading that doing God's...

Article Authors Rives, David

David Hume – The Evolution of Evolution

(Copyright 11-06-2024) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee)In the days before Darwin and naturalistic scientists like him, there were philosophers theorizing about God, the supernatural, and...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

The Ayatollahs of atheism versus the next generation of evangelists?

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"At some point, there's going to be enough pressure that it is just going to be too embarrassing to believe...

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L. Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Steinle, James

Are there Still Elders in the Church?

by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada)Some believe and teach that the early church did not have an organized ministry which selected men who were given authority...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

The Cure for the Tragic American Condition

(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)What is it about prosperity that opens the door to complacency? Urgency is nonexistent when everything is convenient and within...

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

The Church Will Face Tribulation

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Increasing Number of Doomsday Shelters and Bunkers Built by Wealthy

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Future European Military in Planning

Article Authors Rea, Cam

Who was Arsaces, First King of the Parthians?

by Cam Rea (Kendallville, Indiana)The year is 248 BCE. The event: the Aparni tribe from the north along the Oxus River invaded the region of...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Timelines of Revelation

(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)With the approach of the autumn Holy Days, it is good to review the prophetic events which they picture...

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Ending the Cycle of Abuse in the Church of God

by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) If you saw an old woman being robbed, would you help her? If you knew a child was being...

Article Authors Lloyd, James

What the Rapture Cult Refuses to See

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

What Are True Values?

(Copyright 09-15-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Not infrequently in public discourse we hear the word “values” mentioned. Many of the issues we face as a...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

What Will it be like to be in the First Resurrection

(Copyright 10-24-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)How often have you thought about the rewards God promises to those faithful to Him? When you think about...

Article Authors Sri Kanth, M.

Pray for Peace

(Copyright 10-20-2024) by M. Sri Kanth (India)Shalom all. Happy Tabernacle/Sukkot please pray YAHWEH to restore peace among Israel, Gaza, Labanon, hamas, Iran and Hezabullah. Shalom Aleichem,Dear...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel Collins, Steven M. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

Can You Know WHEN?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Can you unlock the secrets that tell you when the end of the world is coming? Does God have a...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Along Came Jones

(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Gary Cooper departs from his usual hero movie character in this 1945 film, "Along Came Jones." The movie starts...

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Spices and the Visits to Christ’s Tomb

by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada)There has been much confusion about the sequence of events surrounding preparation of spices and the visits to Christ's tomb, because...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

What’s worse, Aunt Jemima’s picture, Hunter’s crack or Uncle Joe’s fentanyl from China?

Article Authors Whitaker, Charles

The Fugitive Folk of Jacob’s Trouble

Article Authors Traver, Rich

Betrayal

(2024) Sent by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado)Betrayed by government and sciences. https://expose-news.com/2024/01/01/let-a-scientist-speak-presentation-goes-viral-because-its-true/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See Rich Traver’s other articles at:Traver, Rich – Church of God, Bismarck (church-of-god-bismarck.org) Reprinted with permission...

Article Authors Schatzle, Wayne

What About Repentance Anyway?

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B.

Where Have All the Babies Gone?

Article Authors Vande Pol, Mark

If Israel Just?

(Sent in 2023) by Mark Vande Pol (Redwood Estates, California)A Decent Summary on the "Two State Solution" https://www.prageru.com/video/why-isnt-there-a-palestinian-state --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reprinted with permission from: Mark Vande Polhttps://www.wildergarten.org/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Abraham Lincoln’s Indictment of the Joe Biden White House

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Color Blind Justice: Black Criminal Lives Matter – and More?

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Do Black Criminal Lives Matter - more than White Innocent Lives? George Floyd Died of a Drug Overdose. Why does...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Covid 19

(Copyright 11-15-2024) Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Dr. Mike Yeadon - purported “vaccines” against this alleged illness, COVID-19 were in my view deliberately designed intentionally...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Maas, David F. Steinle, James

The Formula for Overcoming

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Kenya Update November 3, 2023

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

What Makes a Great Nation?

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)What makes for a great nation is relevant to God's holy nation. It seems good to me to share with you...

Article Authors Glover, Bill

What is the True Gospel?

by Bill Glover (Eugene, Oregon)Exactly what is the gospel of Jesus Christ? What did He actually teach? Why are there so many different Christian denominations...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Who Are the Nicolaitans?

(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Jesus said he hates the “the deeds of the Nicolaitans” (Revelation 2:6). He also said to the church in...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Knowledge is the Key to Rise Above Poverty

(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE LIBERATES FROM SLAVERY TO GREATNESS:Born into slavery, American scientist George Washington Carver rose above it to...

Article Authors Hoeck, Kenneth M.

What Doth Hinder Me To Be Baptized?

(Copyright) by Kenneth M. Hoeck (Woodstock, Illinois)So, you are thinking about baptism? This brief article will help you go over what the bible says about baptism...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

The 2024 Un-Election

(Copyright 11-12-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)The 2024 Presidential Election is now over and Donald Trump is the clear winner. Yet the race to the...

Article Authors La Spina, Alfio

Are We Walking with God?

by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia)Think about how Abraham handled difficult situations. Abraham had complete trust in God. When God told him to go...

Article Authors Mitchell, Royce

Your First Love—NOW!

(Copyright) by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas)Rev 2:1-7 states as follows: “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write: 'He who holds the seven...

Article Authors Martin, Ernest L.

Why Methuselah Lived So Long?

Article Authors Haar, Lorena

Prayer Makes

(2024) Sent by Lorena Haar (Vancouver, Washington)Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw,Prayer Climbs the ladder Jacob saw,Gives exercise to faith and love,Brings every blessing from...

Article Authors HOIM Staff

HALLOWE’EN – Trick? Or Treat?

(Copyright) by HOIM Staff (Azusa, California)Millions of people observe Hallowe'en as a time to have fun, kick up their heels, go to costume parties, dress...

Article Authors Charcharos, Nicholas

Verily, Verily

Article Authors Rives, David

Spiral Galaxies Indicate A Young Universe

Article Authors Foust, Rhoda

The Great White Throne Judgment

by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida)What is meant by “Judgment” anyway? Does it mean that anyone who is judged will be severely punished? Does it...

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How a Pagan Celebration Became a “Christian” Holiday

(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California)How did the birth of Christ become celebrated? How did Christmas come to be a major holiday in what is...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

WCG and God’s Remnant Apostle Church of Christ in South Africa

Article Authors Weight, Arlan

God’s Government

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) What kind of government does God use in ruling the universe? Is it democratic? Do angels vote? Does God...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Sielaff, David

The Full Knowledge of God

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: The Full Knowledge of GodArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)I do agree that...

Article Authors Goff, William P. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors La Spina, Alfio Lee, Laura McBride, James Mitchell, Royce

Feasts of Charity

by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Last time I spoke, we were discussing the overall condition of the church of God, and how the...

Article Authors Lee, Laura Vance

Questions

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie Hyatt, Sue Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin

The Bride of Christ

(Copyright 08-29-2024) by Sue & Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas)AN IMPORTANT TEACHING MOMENTPerhaps, you, like many others, have heard teachings about the expression "Bride of Christ."...

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B.

Death by Debt

Article Authors Grabbe, David C.

Hating Evil, Fearing God

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Mbock, Paul Janvier

The Gold Lampstand (Zec. 4)

(Copyright 05-27-2024) by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon)“Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep. “What do...

Article Authors Graham, Ronny H.

Resolutions: Man’s and God’s

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Are You Watching?

Antion, David Article Authors

Calcium Complexities

by David Antion (Pasadena, California)They say, “Take calcium. Take more. Add citric acid. Add phosphorus.” Did you know that there are three “kinds” of calcium...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Miller, Gary C.

The Gospels’ Accounts of Events Passover Night

Article Authors Traver, Rich

Blackrock 10 Trillion Criminal Enterprise

Sent by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado)Thanks for this. Our people are clueless, I expect. The STRUCTURE of World Government is forming. Who will head it...

Article Authors Burson, James E. Burson, Nathaniel

Why Wouldn’t He?

by Nathaniel Burson & James E. Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)YOU LACK FAITH. You know this is true. You may not like accepting it, but it is...

Article Authors Kupelian, David

The Armenian Genocide and my grandmother’s secret

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Brethren in Need

by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren from your 3rd world country brethren. My name is Bill Goff, and a member of the...

Article Authors Steinle, James

To Participate in Society, You Will Need CBDC Microchip

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/wef-says-cbdcs-must-be-implanted-under-your-skin-if-you-want-to-participate-in-society/ The Mark of Revelation 13:16-17; 14:9-13 Is THIS the information we have been looking for? Logically it makes sense. Rev...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

Memorial of Deliverance

(Copyright 05-25-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Introduction:Each of the Feasts of the Lord carry much meaning for the people of God. Let me begin...

Article Authors Martin, Ernest L.

Are UFO’s Real?

by Ernest L. Martin (Portland, Oregon)The letters UFO stand for ‘unidentified flying object.’ Technically, any flying object that remains unidentified by humans can be called a UFO....

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Demons + root of bitterness = many dead people

Demons + root of bitterness = many dead peoplePart 1(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"The question isn't why an all-powerful God allows tragedy to happen;...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Beast War Machine

Article Authors Yehoshua, Avram

Christianity and Its Founder

by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) Christianity is the only religion in the world that does NOT emulate its Founder. Yeshua/Jesus rebuked Satan’s first temptation, to change the rocks into bread, by...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

A Short History of the Edomites

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Gen. 36:1 “The generations of Esau, who is Edom. V.2. Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan. ...

Article Authors Rives, David

The Mighty Grizzly – Reproducing After Their Own Kind

(Copyright) by David Rives (Tennessee)There are eight species of bears worldwide—the Asiatic black bear, also known as the moon bear, giant panda, Malayan sun bear,...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Weight, Arlan

First Love

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) Just where is the church today? It has been only 15 short years since the death of Herbert W....

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Leitch, John White, Craig M.

Outline of Strategy for Church of God Co-operation (Version 2.1 Draft)

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Outline of Strategy for Church of GodCo-operation Version 2.1 DraftArticle by Craig WhiteComments by John Leitch (Canada)My...

Article Authors Daniels, Rich

Mathematical Viewpoint

Sent by Rich Daniels (Wisconsin)From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

The Bible

(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas)There is an unbiblical "convention" or "tradition" in Christendom, dividing the Scriptures into two major portions known as "Old Testament"...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

The Falling Away

(Copyright 08-24-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica in northern Greece regarding their fear that they had missed...

Article Authors Missler, Chuck

Seven Mysterious Letters: A Timely Challenge

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

Parable of a Shepherd

Reprinted from Servants’ News Published by Norman S. Edwards (Perry, Michigan)John 21:15-17 & Acts 20:28: These Scriptures contain instructions to Peter to "feed and tend...

Article Authors Bair, John R.

The Christian’s Responsibility in Care Giving

(Copyright) by John R. Bair (Pennsboro, West Virginia)Since Pentecost of 1998 with the death of my wife’s father, we were plunged into full time care...

Article Authors Mambwe, Obed

In Need of Bibles and Study Materials

(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Obed Mambwe (Unknown)Dear brethren in Christ,Warmest Christian regard to each one of you, your beloved families, and all the dear brethren at...

Article Authors McBride, James

The Madness of Crowds

Article Authors Bruns, Terry

“Are The Ten Commandments Obsolete?”

Article Authors Mitchell, Royce

“Unless You Change…”

by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas) What is the lesson that Christ was trying to teach us about ourselves when He took up a little...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Why I am not Afraid of Witches, Hexes and Curses

(Copyright 10-31-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas)A well-known witch attended services in the church Sue and I were planting and leading in eastern Canada. Several...

Article Authors McBride, James

The Family of God

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

George Washington walks into a bar (this ought to go viral)

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)AFTER A HARD DAY'S WRITING, I stopped at the C-store for a cup of coffee. "Do you have gas?" the...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Democratic Party Treasonous: Worldwide Voter-Drive! Why?

(Copyright 10-26-2024) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina)Destroy “democracy” render citizen America votes irrelevant. Democratic party, evil is really good, criminal base, and worldwide invader...

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B. Braughler, Denver Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

A Matter of Trust

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

The Difference Between True Repentance and Temporary Regret

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin

Symbolism Of Oil

(Copyright) by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)When oil is mentioned in the Bible it always means olive oil unless specifically excepted (Esther 2:12 for instance)....

Article Authors Staff

The Feast is Over…Now What?

by Staff (Charlotte, North Carolina) This year the Feast of Tabernacles was a great one—again. We have come home uplifted, encouraged, inspired, and corrected. We are...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Robin Jones Items Scanned and Uploaded

(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)As you may be aware, many items from Robin Jones library was sent to me for scanning and making...

Article Authors Sielaff, David

The Pagan Immortal Soul and Double Doctrine

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Small Business Owners “terrorists”

(Copyright 10-25-2024) by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)In an article titled “Small Business Owners are branded “terrorists” by Federal Government, by Peter McIlvenna, if you...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors White, Craig M. White, Craig M.

The Church of God from Judea to Chile

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

The Right Form of Government?

(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas)“Of the increase of His Government and Peace there shall be no end...” (Isaiah 9:7) WHAT WILL HIS GOVERNMENT...

Article Authors Martin, Samuel S.

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Critical Race “Theory” = “Divide and conquer”

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

God’s Highway

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

What’s really at stake: freedom of the individual versus Collectivism

(Copyright 10-31-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"The spark from heaven falls. Who picks it up? The crowd? Never. The individual? Always." – Arthur J. Balfour EXCERPTS...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Trump’s Victory Speech

(Copyright 11-09-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)This video goes back to a speech that President Trump gave in 2017 during his first term. After Trump's...

Article Authors Mitchell, Royce

America – Under a Curse?

by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas)Judging from what can be seen in the United States, some people sense that our nation seems to be under...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

An Orwellian America is Defining the Nation

(Copyright) by Richard MarklandFor decades Americans have been warned of a time in which George Orwell’s Novel “1984” would become a reality. The American people...

Article Authors Schatzle, Wayne

Can You Be Deceived

(Copyright) by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio)The apostle Paul warned that Satan has transformed himself into an angel of light and that he also has...

Article Authors Ferrell, Clyde (Jr.)

Evil Prevails

by Clyde Ferrell Jr. (Mount Calm, Texas)The bible says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked, who can know it” (Jeremiah 17:...

Article Authors Ray, Tawanda

WOE…

by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama)Woe unto you scribes and PhariseesWho say but do not do.Who bind heavy burdens upon God's sheepThough you do not follow...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Who is the Angel of Exodus 23:20?

Article Authors Tigue, Robert E.

Just What Do You Mean Apostasy?

by Robert E. Tigue (Des Plains, Illinois)An apostasy is not people leaving an organization.... but it is the organization leaving.... turning aside from...or abandoning Truth. Apostasy...

Article Authors Daly, Ray

Teaching of the Tithe

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Deut. 14:22. “You shall truly TITHE all of the increase of all your that the fields bring forth. Year...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Sielaff, David

They Hate You And Want You Dead

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: They Hate You And Want You DeadArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)First of...

Article Authors Rives, David

This Was Found In Fin Whale’s Throat

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Missiles in Prophecy

(Copyright 10-01-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Israel came under another missile attack from Iran today. Thank God that most of them were shot down. As...

Article Authors Sherwin, Frank

The Oldest Known Jellyfish

Article Authors Bowling, Ted E.

Jesus, Jairus, the Woman, and Faith

(Copyright 2024) by Ted E. Bowling (Charlotte, North Carolina)Source: www.LumoProject.com “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) During the ministry...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

The Hope of the Resurrection

(Copyright 10-25-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)This final of the seven annual festivals commanded by God to be kept by his people, an annual Sabbath,...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Johnson, Gary Lee, Laura

Mishandling Marriage & The Sin of Uzzah

(Copyright) by Gary Johnson (Arkansas)The divorce rate has skyrocketed. Kids are shooting up schools. Homosexuality is taught as an “alternative lifestyle” and promiscuity among teenagers...

Article Authors Swanson, Hunter D.

Flavorless Salt

(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Hunter D. Swanson (Charlotte, North Carolina) “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought...

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What does the Bible say about abortion?

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)Abortion is the murder of a potential human being who resides in the womb. What Scripture says about it has deeper...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Preato, Dennis J.

Did Paul Really Say, “Let the Women Keep Silent in the Churches”?

(Copyright) by Dennis J. Preato (San Diego, California)"Let the women keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but let them...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Cobras & Pit Bulls

Article Authors Jewell, John

A Matter of History!

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Church Funds Depleted

(Copyright 11-11-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren,We hope all of you are doing well. As many of you know, the schools...

Article Authors Ford, Mike

Weeds

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

‘Inside American Education;’ beware professional liars

Article Authors Braughler, Denver Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Steinle, James Steinle, James Steinle, Patt Yehoshua, Avram

Is Yayshua God?

(Copyright) by James & Patt Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Or, What about Arianism & Polytheism? A question one might ask is, if the Son Yayshua (Jesus) was a...

Article Authors Yehoshua, Avram

Law and Grace

Article Authors White, Craig M.

New Items Uploaded to the Friends of the Sabbath Website

(Copyright 09-28-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)The member who took 100s of photographs of these documents (many released months ago and more to be released...

Article Authors Rives, David

Why we can’t marry close relatives (and the truth about human population)

Article Authors Jewell, John

End of the World

by John Jewell (London, England)The end of the world! Is it, or the possibility of it, a reality or not? Is there something in the...

Article Authors Hoeck, Kenneth M.

The Christian Diet

Article Authors Steinle, James

7 Herbs for Pain

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Some very useful medical information for treating pain naturally, which I have taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUyk1sZu82Q a 68-minute video by...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Coronation Symbolism

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Hear Our Prayer, O God!

Article Authors Daly, Ray Daniels, Rich Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

One Flaw in Women

Sent by Rich Daniels (Shawano, Wisconsin)Women have strengths that amaze men.They bear hardships and they carry burdens,but they hold happiness, love and joy.They smile when...

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S. Others

Godly Offspring

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

Countdown 469

(Copyright 10-16-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Pull up StakesGreetings to all our beloved brethren,Today is the First Day of the Feast of Tabernacles. It...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

The Plain Truth about The Way

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)The way to: Advance the Kingdom of God Advance the true values of the Kingdom of God Express pure devotion to Christ Eat from...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Birth Date?

(Copyright 06-08-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Was Jesus or Yayshua born on Christmas day, or in the Spring or the fall? Is it possible to...

Article Authors Rives, David

Are We Blind to Design

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

AI

Article Authors Kroeger, Catherine C.

The Candidate Who Didn’t Have Enough Votes

(Copyright) by Catherine C. Kroeger (Brewster, Massachusetts)In the 1930s, Minnesota had a brilliant young governor who captivated my family’s imagination and admiration. His innovative labor...

Article Authors Diaz, Gregory

Understanding Circumcision and the New Testament Covenant

by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey)The great controversy of the New Testament church regarded whether or not gentile believers needed to be circumcised. It will...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Yehoshua, Avram Yehoshua, Avram

Sunday – The Catholic Sabbath

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Some Things to Consider as a Possibility

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Ever wonder how even the very elect could, if possible, be deceived by false Christs (Messiahs) and false prophets which will...

Article Authors Lee, Darwin

Mega Wins

(Copyright 11-10-2024) by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)All eyes were glued to the coverage of the historic 2024 election results Tuesday evening. A huge win...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Profile of a Victim

Algorri, Rafael Article Authors Ben-Ariel, David Freeman, John Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Did Herbert Armstrong Ever Observe Pentecost on Sivan 6?

From David Ben-Ariel (Toledo, Ohio)In the early years of his ministry, and the beginning of the Radio Church of God, Herbert Armstrong observed Pentecost on the...

Article Authors Steinle, James

10 Wild Edible Greens to Harvest – Foraging Plants for Food

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jz5W5IuOjI (12.5 minutes. Showing from mid-Atlantic. Most if not all also found in central U.S. Watch video how to...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Colossians 2:16-17

(Copyright) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Colossians 2:16-17 reads: "Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a holyday,...

Article Authors Steinle, James

The Second Seal (Video Part 3)

Article Authors Steinle, James

Stunning Parallels

(Copyright 10-08-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)STUNNING PARALLELS BETWEEN OT KINGS OF ISRAEL AND DONALD TRUMP - AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR AMERICA - BY...

Article Authors HOIM Staff

Birthdays: Pagan/Occult Origins in the Satanic Bible

(Copyright) by HOIM Staff (Azusa, California)The Messiah told his disciples to "remember" him in his death, but there is not a word in scripture, from...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Do Church Eras Exist?

Article Authors Hyatt, Sue

From the Heart on My 77th Birthday

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Original Church Government

(Copyright) by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Most of the following information comes from a booklet titled "By What Authority", by John A. Difley. The...

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B.

The Final Frontier?

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Every Eye Will See Him

(Copyright 10-19-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Scripture states that when Jesus Christ returns to this earth at his second coming, every eye will see him...

Article Authors Graham, Levi W.

Places of Safety

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

The Compassion of God for Lost Souls

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I Can Only

(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic)I can only please one person per day.Today is not your day.Tomorrow doesn’t look good either. ———————————————————————————-----------------------——————–See Author Unknown’s other...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

Is Calling Someone “Mister” Christian?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Why does the whole world insist on this custom? Is this the way of showing true respect to an elder?...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

Ancient Beehive Complex

(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas)Ancient Beehive Complex Discovered in Israel -- Dates to the Reign of SolomonSince the period of fierce criticism of the historicity...

Article Authors Bruns, Terry

Fast Help for Your Spiritual Life

Article Authors Buckman, Bill

National Day of Prayer

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Steinle, James

Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage

by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) Matthew 19:9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Concerns Raised About Increased Capability of China’s Navy

Article Authors Sielaff, David

Suffer the Little Children

Article Authors Priest, Karl

“For Real” Arboreal Ants

(Copyright) by Karl Priest (The Creation Club) Ants that live in trees are called arboreal , and the spelling makes me think of “are for real.”...

Article Authors Morris, John D.

Did Noah’s Flood Cover the Himalayan Mountains?

Article Authors Grabbe, David C.

Implications of the Gospel of the Kingdom

Article Authors Lloyd, James

Alternative Media

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Life, Death, Life

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Life, Death, LifeArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)I have one problem with this...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Who ARE the Real Fascist? The Democratic Party:

(Copyright 10-29-2024) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina)And Devil-Media. Oxford Dictionary University Press 1995 - fascism: “A right wing political system or attitude” “which favors...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

What is Acacia Wood?

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)What is Acacia wood? Was the Ark of the Covenant crafted from it? Which sacred items, used to worship God, were...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Thoughts Of Losing Your Mind Is Natural When Experiencing Tragedy

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Scott Ritter Letter

(Copyright 11-16-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Received this letter today from Scott Ritter, former Weapons Inspector. He supports the nomination of Matt Gaetz for U.S....

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Standing Against Wolves

Article Authors Wise, Rebecca

Legacy Institute of Thailand and Burma

(Copyright 09-01-2024) by Rebecca Wise (United States)Thank you for sending out the newsletter free of charge. I enjoy the articles very much. It's a great...

Article Authors Glover, Bill

Feast of Reconciliation

by Bill Glover (Eugene, Oregon)How great was your Feast of Tabernacles? What great spiritual lessons did you take from the feast that enabled you toward...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Sabbath Thoughts: Forgiven as We Forgive

by Gary Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas)“Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors...” (Matt. 6:12)FORGIVING TRESPASSES “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father...

Article Authors Lee, Darwin Saunders, Joanne Saunders, Ted

A Puzzle Joke

Sent by Ted & Joanne Saunders (Renton, Washington)A girl calls her boyfriend and says, “please come over here and help me. I have a really...

Article Authors Lloyd, James

The Mysterious Mister Trump

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura McBride, James Yehoshua, Avram

Sabbath Rest

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

The Foundation of Godly Faith

(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Have you considered the question of what is the foundation of your faith? Or what is the proper foundation...

Article Authors Saunders, Joanne Saunders, Ted

Love

Sent by Ted & Joanne Saunders (Renton, Washington)Whenever there is hopeThat keeps a dream alive, Wherever there is joyThat fills a grateful heart, Wherever there is happinessThat...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Is It a Sin to Eat Unclean Meats?

(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Is it a sin to eat unclean meats, as designated in Scripture? Many who think of themselves as Christians...

Antion, David Article Authors

Appeasement – Propitiation

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Mbock, Paul Janvier

Where is God’s Work Today?

(Copyright 07-28-2024) by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon) I – Introduction ...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

A Truth About Revelation 2 and 3

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Election 2024

(Copyright 10-23-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Who Will Do the Best Job of Carrying Forward the Original American Vision of Faith and Freedom? America was...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

“EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW” IS DEAD – Special Rights killed Equality!

Article Authors Chisolm, Robert

Jesus Paid it All

Sent by Robert Chisolm (Email) After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to an end.The first thing I remember...

Article Authors Charcharos, Nicholas

One Lamb in the Morning & One at Evening

(Copyright) by Nicholas Charcharos (United Kingdom)At this time of the year the thoughts of the Christian are often on the death of our Lord Jesus...

Article Authors Reid, John O.

Playing with Fire

Article Authors Daly, Ray Gray, Jonathan Iron Sharpening Iron Authors

Atlantis – what they don’t tell you

by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand)YES? WHERE? “Just where did it go down?” asked Dale. “Where did WHAT go down?” I asked. “Atlantis” that’s what,” responded Dale. He swatted...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Column written in the middle of the night

(Copyright 10-19-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"Never toss away anything you get up to write in the middle of the night." – anon KALAMITY HARRIS identifies...

Article Authors Author Unknown

Work Joke

(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic)“The management regrets that it has come to their attention that employees dying on the job are failing to...

Article Authors La Spina, Alfio

As It Was in The Days of Noah

by Alfio La Spina (Victoria British Columbia)Genesis 6:5 (ESV)5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every...

Article Authors Lee, Darwin

The True Trinity Doctrine

by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)1: John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; …………, even as we are one:” 2:...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Natural Selection

(Copyright 09-14-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) STRAIT AND NARROW WAY:"Enter you in at the strait (difficult) gate: for wide is the gate, and broad...

Article Authors Schatzle, Betty

God and Prayer

by Betty Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio)No, I love you too much. Have you ever prayed long and hard about a problem and never received an...

Article Authors Kroeger, Catherine C.

Healing the Bitter Waters

(Copyright) by Catherine C. Kroeger (Brewster, Massachusetts)Joanna has given us a wonderful spiritual pilgrimage through the story of the Exodus. St. Paul wrote that this...

Antion, David Article Authors

The Good and Bad About Cholesterol

(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California)Cholesterol has gotten a bad rap over the last couple of decades. There has been much misleading information leading to...

Article Authors Traver, Rich

Who is the Azazel Goat?

(Copyright) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado)An explanation commonly offered as to the Identity of the ‘Other Goat’ associated with the Ceremonies performed on the Day...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Mount Sinai

Article Authors Zehrung, Sharon Zehrung, Warren

Prayer Update

(Copyright 08-03-2024) by Warren & Sharon Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Dear Brethren, We want to share Sharon’s latest whole body CT scan results with you. We last...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Overweight and don’t like it?

(Copyright 2023) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://nourishingtraditions.com/foods-that-make-you-fat/ by Sally Fallon Morell Fascinating article on what things in our modern foods tend to make us put on...

Article Authors Riss, Richard M.

A Brief History of Some Women in Ministry

(Copyright) by Richard M. Riss (Madison, New Jersey)During the first century, many women were active in Christian ministry. Acts 21:9 mentions the four virgin daughters...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Two Things to Making It

Article Authors Frates, Richard

We have the Mind of Christ– 1 Corinthians 2:16 – Do We Really?

(Copyright) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Would Jesus Christ Eat Pork, or Shellfish and consider Sunday holy? No! Why do You? Paul, in 2 Corinthians...

Article Authors Daly, Ray

Are We in the End Times?

Article Authors Schatzle, Betty

Private Prayer

by Betty Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio)Jesus put considerable emphasis on Private Prayer (Matt 6:6). When you pray enter into your own room, shut the door...

Article Authors Poonen, Santosh

Road Rules for The New Year

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The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Have You Heard?

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Latest Article

(Copyright 10-12-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)My latest article “Your Thoughts and Actions Can Impact Future Generations” is now available online here. Or PDF. This article...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Welcome to Israel!

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

God’s ‘practical joke’ on Jew haters

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Traver, Rich

Standing on the Sea of Glass

Article Authors Martin, Samuel S.

“And the Waters Assuaged” (Genesis 8:1)

(Copyright) by Samuel S. Martin (Jerusalem, Israel)Note: I want to shift gears a little bit and talk about some research I did about ten years...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel Iron Sharpening Iron Authors McDevitt, Dwayne

The TRUTH About the Origin of Modern Languages

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)One of the most confounding questions to modern scholars is the reason for the sudden explosion of diverse languages upon...

Article Authors Schatzle, Wayne

Are You in the True Church?

by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio)Are you in the True Church that was founded by Jesus Christ? That is an important question to ask when...

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B.

A World at War

(Copyright 09-11-2024) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) Global conflict is on the rise. In 2023, the world experienced the highest number of state-based conflicts since...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Free!

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

The election that was and still is & other random thoughts

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Command to Love

Command to Loveby Church of God Group (Christchurch, New Zealand)To the Children of God, brothers, and sisters of Jesus Christ in whom the Holy Spirit...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Black Criminal Protection Device: Kills

Article Authors Lee, Laura

A Little Here and A Little There

by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)I have no idea how many times I have read my Bible from cover to cover, since I bought my...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

How Rich Were the Magi?

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)How rich were the wise men, or Magi, who came to worship Jesus (Matthew 2:2)? Did they give enough money to...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Sielaff, David

Who Are the Nephilim

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Who Are the NephilimArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)Laura writes:First of all, I...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Donor Letter – September 21, 2024

(Copyright 09-20-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren, Happy Sabbath. We hope all of you are doing well as we patiently await the...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Ezekiel 9:1-6 – What Mark is in Your Heart?

(Copyright) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)One Identifies you with God, the other with the Devil. Ezekiel Vision, 9:3-6 “The glory of the God of...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Kemp, Jeff Lee, Laura

21 Things a Man Needs to Know About Marriage

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Messiah/Christos

Article Authors Hyatt, Sue

About Critical Race Theory

by Sue Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma)CRITICAL THEORY was first introduced in 1989 and has gained significant momentum since then. Here are 4 things to be aware...

Article Authors Sablich, Craig

God’s Plan and the False Immortal Soul Doctrine

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

The Ides of August again – College orientation week

(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"To strip our past of glory is no great loss, but to deny it honor is devastating." – Daniel...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Haron Has Fallen Asleep

Article Authors Grabbe, David C.

Do You Desire the Day of the Lord?

by David C. Grabbe (Charlotte, North Carolina) In II Peter 3:10, the apostle prophesies that “the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night,...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

What was WRONG with the Pharisees?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)What was wrong with the Pharisees? Why did Christ condemn them? Was it for keeping the letter of the law?...

Article Authors McBride, James

Leadership in the Church of God

(Copyright) by James McBride (United Kingdom)What principles guide leadership in the Church of God? That question might disturb some brethren, for it implies that the...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

My most unusual column: Why the English capitalized the word “I”

(Copyright 09-07-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"I AM, said I, to no one there." – Neil Diamond "I AM THAT I AM." – God (to Moses,...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

Atonement 101 (Day of Atonement 2023)

Article Authors Gray, Jonathan

His Last Day Ever

by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand)“Get out! Get ready!” said the email in my box last Thursday. “Prepare while you have the chance.” There was urgency in...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, Richard T.

The Pragmatic Japanese

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Divine Assignments

Article Authors McNab, Jamie

Spiritual Warfare

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

The Obedience of Faith

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

A Spiritual Leader Must Be Called by God

Article Authors Bergman, Jerry

Pterosaurs

(Copyright) by Jerry Bergman (Powder Springs, Georgia)Among the strangest animals ever createdThere are no viable examples in the fossil record of ‘preflight’ animals (before flight was perfected)...

Article Authors Rives, David

Does Earth’s Fate Rest on a Giant Turtle’s Back?

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Love is the Fuel for the Christian Life

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Vote for America

(Copyright 10-30-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)The Moment of Truth is upon America. We are at a crossroads unlike anything since the Civil War. Not...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Blessed Day of Rest

(Copyright 08-24-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) MORE LASTING THAN THE UNIVERSEThe Seventh Day Sabbath is not just a religious issue.It is a natural law,...

Article Authors Mitchell, Royce

Are Easter Celebrations OK?

by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas)We are rapidly approaching that time of the year known to many as “Easter” but to those of us in...

Article Authors Corlett, Chris

On Voting and Elections

(Copyright 09-03-2024) by Chris Corlett (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho)This article puts the “personal” in Personal Update. Neither a Bible study nor a research paper, I hope to...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Why Booths?

(Copyright 10-20-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Why did God command the Israelites to dwell in booths? What spiritual lessons can we learn from their example? Actually,...

Article Authors Traver, Rich

The “AT LARGE” Christian

(Copyright) by Rich Traver (Clifton, Colorado) In the middle decades of the twentieth century, a movement within the Churches of God began to gain a...

Article Authors Klopfenstein, David

Christmas, is it Scriptural?

by David Klopfenstein (Kendallville, Indiana)WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL?Since Christmas is one of the most celebrated religious holidays by Christianity today, wouldn’t you think that...

Article Authors Hoeck, Kenneth M.

The Ecumenical Movement For Unity

Article Authors Velting, Doug

The Monarch Butterfly’s Navigational Skills

(Copyright 09-19-2024) by Doug Velting (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Let’s face it, insects don’t seem to be the smartest creatures on the planet; after all, they only...

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L.

If You Believe

by Bud Cocherell (San Jose, California)If you believe that Herbert W. Armstrong restored all truth and that you do not need to follow the instructions...

Article Authors Traver, Rich

Dividing the House of Israel (Parts 1-10)

Dividing the House of Israel (Part 1)(Copyright) by Rich Travers (Clifton, Colorado)Brought from obscurity, as a Family Clan in deepest bondage, the Children of Israel...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Cloaked in Religion MUSLIM “Terrorism Evangelism” War

Article Authors Hoeck, Kenneth M.

Tocotrienols for Pain

(2024) Sent by Kenneth M. Hoeck (Woodstock, Illinois)If it matters to some: The Swanson brand Tocotrienols is in a gelatin capsule – most likely porcine...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Honoring Same Sex Marriage is – Devil – Worship

Article Authors Bruns, Terry

“Twelve Reasons Why Jesus’ Trial Was Illegal”

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Donald Trump, The USA Bible, And Accusations of Christian Nationalism

Article Authors Jewell, John

The Church of Evolution

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The Ministry of a Watchman

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Leaven of Righteousness

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took,...

Article Authors St. Clair, Larry

Don’t Fall for the Fake Jesus!

Article Authors Stinson, Vance A.

Ezekiel’s Timeless Message –What is the Real “Work of the Watchman”?

(Copyright) by Vance A. Stinson (Tyler, Texas)God said to the prophet Ezekiel, “I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore, you shall hear...

Article Authors Chisolm, Robert

Isn’t it Strange?

Sent by Robert Chisolm (Email)Isn't it strange how a 20-dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Tribulation Cut Short?

(2023) Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://torahfamily.org/one-third/ 23 min. video by Steve of TorahFamily dot org. TRIBULATION 1/3 – UPDATED AND EXPANDED (If the Idol...

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I – Messages

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A Bride Prepared

Chapter 1: Is the Bride Ready?(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)IntroductionFrom the very beginning, Jesus Christ has made known to us His intention to...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Climate-Hoax

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Climate change, being a problem, that mankind must solve, to prevent the climate, from killing us all: is a HOAX....

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

Expect the Unexpected (Parts 1-4)

Article Authors Steinle, James

Can Pain Be Eliminated?

Article Authors Markland, Richard

The Coming Asian Menace

Article Authors Steinle, James

Men Are Just Happier People!

Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Original Author UnknownMen Are Just Happier People!What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put. The...

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Passover

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) When should we keep it? Should it be observed at the beginning of the 14th of Abib (Nisan), or...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Kenya Feast 2024

(Copyright 10-28-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren,Hope all of you had a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles and have returned home safely. The...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Believe Moses

(Copyright 08-10-2024) by Gary Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) BELIEVE MOSES, THEN YOU WILL BELIEVE YAHSHUA; "For if you believed Moses , you would have believed me...But if you...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

History’s Hidden Hand

Article Authors Steinle, James

The Red Skelton you never knew about – Fabulous interview!

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Division Will Lead to the Nation’s Destruction if not Restrained

(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)The year 2020 will go down in history as a year of deep division. It will be remembered as a...

Article Authors McQueen, Myra

The Titanic–Then and Now

by Myra McQueen (Odessa, Texas) I just want to sort out something here that appears to be a 'token' for those of us who have...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

Bullocks and the Feast of Tabernacles

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)In Numbers 29:12-39 we find that for the seven days of the Feast of Tabernacles there is a daily sacrifice of...

Article Authors Rives, David

All About Mars: The Red Planet

(Copyright 10-16-2024) by David Rives (Lewisburg, Tennessee)Mars, known as the red planet, is the outermost of the rocky planets. It has a diameter of approximately...

Article Authors Yehoshua, Avram

The Seed of Abraham

by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona)The Seed of Abraham’s website (https://www.seedofabraham.net/) has Avram Yehoshua’s teachings on it (about 180 articles), which form the theology for The...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Why God allows such things to happen (an annual encore column)

(Copyright 10-27-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"The Truth is stranger than fiction," they say. "But not as popular." EVER BEEN SO NUMB THAT YOU COULDN'T SHED...

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

Faith to Face the Future

(Copyright 2009) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) Billion-dollar bank failures! Government rescues with trillions in bailouts, but somehow, nobody is at fault! Global crop failures! Caused by...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

What Kind of King Would You Be?

(Copyright 10-21-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)The Fall Festival season pictures the Kingdom of God being established on earth. That means a new government will...

Article Authors Sarfati, Jonathan

The Flat Earth Myth

(Copyright 08-23-2024) by Jonathan Sarfati (Powder Springs, Georgia)For the last 200 years or so, many anti-Christians have resorted to a scurrilous lie (acting consistently with...

Article Authors Jewell, John

Pigs Might Fly!

Article Authors Keyser, John D. MacDormand, Robert B.

The Role of YEHOVAH’s Ecclesia

(Copyright) by Robert B. MacDormand & John D. Keyser (Azusa, California) I believe the role of the church (ecclesia) is misunderstood in our day because people...

Article Authors Daly, Ray

Does Scripture Support a Salaried Ministry?

by Ray E. Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Eph. 4:28 “Let him that stole, steal no more. Rather, let him LABOR. Working with his HANDS that...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Poonen, Zac

Counterfeit Revival

Article Authors Steinle, James

One More Candidate for the Anti-Christ

(Copyright 05-07-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://healthimpactnews.com/2024/exposing-the-antisemitism-noahide-laws-that-criminalize-belief-in-jesus-christ-as-the-jewish-messiah-punishable-by-execution/ Article and video (19+ min.) Must read & see. Quite interesting information on Jered Kushner (son-in-law to Donald Trump)...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

U. S. Citizens Beware

(Copyright 05-01-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)I just finished watching a new documentary detailing the life of General Michael Flynn and the false charges brought...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Two Men

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Ezekiel’s Message

by John & Rosemary Morton (New Zealand)(Edited for Shepherd’s Voice Magazine)A note from the editor of Shepherd’s Voice Magazine Jim Patterson:Prophecy in the Old Testament...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

God Likes You

Article Authors White, Craig M.

The Marxist Plan to Abolish the Family Unit

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Jewell, John Lee, Laura

The Most Significant Event?

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Poonen, Zac

God Loves Us Unconditionally

Article Authors Steinle, James

Getting Involved in this Worlds Politics – Right or Wrong?

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Donor Letter May 9, 2024

(Copyright 05-09-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)I want to thank all of you who have been supporting our impoverished brethren, especially the...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Pentecost 2023 – Man of Sin Revealed

Article Authors Gray, Jonathan

The Banned Discovery

(Copyright) by Jonathan Gray (New Zealand)On Tuesday the 3rd of July, 2001, Terry M., a friend and three boys ranging in age from 7 years...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Steinle, James

What and When is the Passover?

Article Authors Steinle, James

Water Bath Canning Meat Like Deer, etc. – How To

(2023) Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDH1r9qOHGs 6.09 MIN. VIDEO This is for those who do not have a pressure canner or who do not like...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

A Warning from the Past

(Copyright) by Richard MarklandA war on free speech is being waged. Targeting anyone who speaks out or questions Leaders in power is becoming increasingly dangerous....

Article Authors Chisolm, Robert

Have a Nice Day!

Sent by Robert Chisolm (Email)To: YOUDate: TODAYFrom: GODSubject: YOURSELFReference: LIFE This is God. “Today” I will be handling All of your problems for you. “I do...

Article Authors Baxter, Samuel C.

The Days of Noah

(Copyright) by Samuel C. Baxter (Wadsworth, Ohio)What Was It Really Like Before the Flood?Cutting through countless theories, wild speculation, and odd ideas, there is much more to...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Victory Over Death

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Light On the Enemy’s Schemes

Article Authors Hudson, Albert

Thought on 2 Timothy 1:13

(Copyright) by Albert Hudson (United Kingdom)"Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Three Reasons My Faith Will Not Allow Me to Vote for a Certain Political Party

(Copyright 09-05-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I am neither a registered Republican or Democrat. I have no personal stake in the success of any political...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

America’s First Chief Justice Gave the Key for Ending Abortion

Article Authors Frates, Richard

As Eve Believed Satan: Instead of God

(Copyright Revised 10-19-2024) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina)America, Pastors, and Rabbis - Believe Devil-Media. The Forbidden Fruit: Is Believing the Devil, instead of God...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Mauck, Richard D. Mauck, Richard D. Mauck, Sandra F.

Biblical Teaching of Sabbath Keeping

(Copyright) by Richard Douglas Mauck and Sandra Faye Mauck (Pulaski County, Kentucky)Below, I begin the minimum treatise’s I’ve written to help explain the Sabbath day. Ten...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

Christ on the Sabbath

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Vindicating Trump

(Copyright 10-31-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)The film, Vindicating Trump, became available on YouTube yesterday. You can watch it for free if you should be...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Holy Day Charts

Article Authors Frates, Richard

As Eve Believed Satan: Instead of God

Article Authors Zehrung, Warren

Doctrine of Repentance

(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)“God loves you just as you are, come as you are and give your heart to the Lord.” This...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

Preparing for the Feast

Article Authors Naasz, Howard

28th Amendment to the United States Constitution

Sent by Howard Naasz (Colorado)An idea whose time has come.For too long we have been too complacent about the workings of Congress. Many citizens had...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

Does God Hate Love?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Yes! What you have been taught by men today about love is a LIE, and God HATES IT! Understand, God...

Article Authors Zehrung, Warren

Countdown 468

(Copyright 10-23-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Dear Brethren,Recently, I was meditating on how to present my sermon for the Last Great Day—the eighth Day...

Article Authors Grabbe, David C. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Why Must Satan Be Released?

(Copyright 2022) by David C. Grabbe (Charlotte, North Carolina) The great hope of Christians—and the essence of the gospel message—is that Jesus Christ will return to establish His Kingdom on earth....

Article Authors McBride, James

Why Do We Sin?

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

How Should We Bear Fruit?

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Reminder to Exercise Increased Caution in Kenya

(09-14-2024) Sent by Rebecca Wise (United States)Hi Laura, Bill sent this yesterday. Forwarding to you in case you haven't seen it. Asking for prayers for...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Has God Spared Donald Trump for a Reason?

(Copyright 09-26-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Is Donald Trump being shielded and protected by God? Many believe he is, and so does he. In a recent...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Something to Do!

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Every 5 weeks I can send in a ‘letter to the editor’ of our local Morrison County Newspaper which I have...

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

“For with the Judgment You Judge…”

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The Tent of God

Article Authors Goff, William P. Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Markland, Richard

You Are My Witnesses

Article Authors BibleStudy.org Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Famine of the Word

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)What does the phrase "famine of the word" mean? Where did it come from? When will it take place? What will...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

One Hundred and Twenty Names

One Hundred and Twenty Names (Part 1)(Copyright 06-15-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Who was invited to the first Pentecost where God’s Spirit was given? ...

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The Silence That Shouts

(Copyright) by Pamela Walford (Canada)“Dismembering the concubine’s body and sending parts to each of the 12 tribes was intended to awaken Israel from its moral...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Is It A Human or AI?

(Copyright 08-17-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) WHAT IS AI?AI (artificial intelligence) machines started in the 1950s, were invented to do tasks on the level...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Celebration in a Cemetery!

Article Authors Steinle, James

Deer Video

Article Authors McBride, James

‘Give Us This Day…’

Article Authors Baity, Joseph B.

American Education: A System Destroyed

Article Authors Yehoshua, Avram

The Feasts of Israel and the Church

by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona)The use of many of the Feasts of Israel in Acts and First Corinthians, and them as time markers, reveals that...

Article Authors La Spina, Alfio

Strive to Be a Perfect Servant of the Most High

by Alfio La Spina (Sooke British Columbia, Canada)Matthew 20:25-28 (ESV) 25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Steinle, James

Masons and Masonic Halls

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)“Is it acceptable for a member of the Body of Christ to also be a member of the Masons or any...

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Calendar

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Kill-Baby-Rights Women: The Baby’s BODY is Not Your “Own Body”

(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Abortion Depravity: Life or death for Babies is a women’s right! Democratic party Serpent: VP Kamala Harris falsely...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Sielaff, David

Anakim Are from Adam

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Anakim Are from AdamArticle by David SielaffComments by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)From the article:It means Og...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Thanks To All!

(Copyright 05-25-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)I want to thank everyone for your helpful prayers for my mom, Betty Fleming. And thank God for His abundant...

Article Authors Lee, Darwin

Pray For Israel

(Sent in 2023) by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)Pray For Israel(Sent in 2023) by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) This link will take you to the...

Article Authors Bergman, Jerry

Coelacanth: The transitional fossil that wasn’t

(Copyright) by Jerry Bergman (Powder Springs, Georgia)For close to a century, evolutionists taught that certain traits of coelacanths (figs. 1 and 2), then known only...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

How I Learned that the Spirit and Word Must Always Agree

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma)He was the perfect example of what happens when we neglect the Word of God in our pursuit of spiritual experiences....

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Why Do You Observe Saturday?

(Copyright) by John Currier (Douglasville, Georgia) This is a fair question and one that is asked quite often of those of our faith. I mean,...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

The Book of Life

(Copyright 10-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)In Revelation 20:15 we’re told that anyone who is not found written in the book of life will be cast into...

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Evolution

by Author Unknown (Internet)One day a 6-year-old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. THE TEACHER ASKED...

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Attempted Kidnapping Failed

(Copyright 07-22-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren, We want to thank all of you who continually pray for God’s protection. Last night...

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The Beast and Zion!

(Copyright) by Paul Janvier Mbock (Cameroon)Here is the BEAST and ZION“For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.”...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

The Mystery of God

by Dwight Fleming (California)“In the beginning . . . God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Major Changes are Necessary if America is to Survive

(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)When looking at society, it is becoming more difficult to not only understand changes taking place, but where changes are...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

A Question for Christians About the Sabbath

(Copyright) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas)Almost all who profess to be Christians these days believe that observing the weekly seventh day Sabbath is not the true...

Article Authors Hudson, Albert

The Binding of Satan

(Copyright) by Albert Hudson (United Kingdom)“I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit (abyss), and a great chain...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, Richard T.

New Fractures in the ‘Special Relationship’

Article Authors Hoeck, Kenneth M.

What Must I Do to Be Saved

Article Authors Lee, Darwin

A UFO Close Encounter

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Healing Humanity

(Copyright 09-28-2024) Sent by Laura Lee (Bismarck, ND)Healing Humanity(Copyright 09-28-2024) Sent by Laura Lee (Bismarck, ND) While most doctors have big hearts and genuinely want to...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Church Leaders – Surrenders to the State – Moral Authority

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)And that is State Worship. Church leaders have disarmed themselves: They have “Closed their Eyes” to the Sword of Truth....

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Pruning Season

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Exploring the Human Nose

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God’s Divine Judgment

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The Coming of the Son of Man

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) This short study is based on the Scriptural teachings regarding the coming of the Son of Man, at the...

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When You Know Your Pet is Spoiled

(Copyright) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)

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Principles of Warfare

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The Manhattan Declaration

(2009) Compiled by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas)I suggest you go to: http://www.manhattandeclaration.org/ and consider signing. I and my wife have signed. It is a declaration of...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Pentecost – The Feast of First-Fruits The Feast of Weeks The Last Day

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Ivermectin

Ivermectin(Copyright 07-03-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota) Ivermectin is curing cancer right and left: Protocols being developed, studies being done! Spread this info aggressively! https://www.barnhardt.biz/2024/07/02/toldya-ivermectin-is-curing-cancer-right-and-left-protocols-being-developed-studies-being-done-spread-this-info-aggressively/ “As always,...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Traver, Rich

“And the Earth Helped the Woman”

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Vaccine Folly – Mask Hysteria

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Why are so many wearing a facemask? Monkey See Monkey Do: Who is Making a Monkey out of You? Socialize...

Article Authors Jewell, John

…Does the Devil Hate Christmas?

by John Jewell (London, England)On the surface, it 'seems' logical! What is the devils' attitude toward Jesus? It 'seems' logical that since he tried to...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Origins of the Australian Aborigines

(Copyright 2023) by Craig M. White (Australia)Origins of the Australian Aborigines(Copyright 2023) by Craig M. White (Australia) Some typos and grammatical errors have been corrected. Latest version...

Article Authors Reiss, John

Waxing Cold

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A Basket of Summer Fruit

by Charles Whitaker (Charlotte, North Carolina) "In the Good ‘Ol Summertime," the local oldie-but-goodie radio station broadcasts Nat King Cole's song: Give me those lazy, hazy, crazy...

Article Authors Hillebrenner, Bill

What is God’s Amazing Favor?

(Copyright) by Bill Hillebrenner (Matthews, North Carolina)What is God's favor? Why are people confused over the meaning of His grace? Why does God extend his...

Article Authors McBride, James

Insight from Paul

Article Authors Keesee, Bill

Another Look at Footwashing

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What Are Firstfruits in the Bible?

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)The English word "firstfruit" appears only once in the King James translation's Old Testament. It comes from the Hebrew word reshiyth (Strong's Concordance...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

God’s Faithfulness

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Donor Letter July 29, 2024

(Copyright 07-29-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Hope all of you are well, as we patiently await our Lord's return in this increasingly...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Church Inventory

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Cleavage in the Church

by Philip T. Derstine (Puckett, Mississippi)“If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” We can speak up, so that our silence does not...

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A pain in the ‘BUT’: even National Review? Say it ain’t so!

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"The Trump movement often is described as a 'personality cult,' which it is, in no small part." – National Review, 11/02/20,...

Article Authors Tucker, Jeffrey A.

The Greatest Victory of Liberty in Our Lifetime

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Many are Called, Few are Chosen

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Lifeline

(Copyright 05-10-24) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)First Day of Unleavened Bread(Sermon Notes) OffertoryIn His last remaining hours on earth, Jesus taught vital lessons that tied...

Article Authors Hyatt, Sue

My Experience with Privilege and Responsibility

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Holy Days: Atonement

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) In our continuing study on the holy days, we have seen the plan of God broaden from our personal redemption and...

Article Authors Bair, John R.

Sin = Lawlessness

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L.

The Festival of Atonement

by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada)The Day of Atonement is the fifth annual festival, and is probably one of the most complex, mysterious, and misunderstood of...

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The Proverbs 31 Woman

(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California)"Who can find a noble wife" (v. 10)? The word "virtuous" in the King James is better translated "noble" as...

Article Authors Velting, Doug

Where Did All This Coal Come From?

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Getting to Know God

(Copyright) by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida)Despite all the bad news, the negative attitudes of the world, our nation, our families, and neighbors, there’s a...

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How to Read and Understand Proverbs

(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California)In ancient Israel, there were people who spent time studying wisdom and writing and learning lessons of wisdom. They were...

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Life’s Cup of Good and Evil:

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A Man Had a Dream

Sent by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)A man had a dream. His whole life passed before his eyes. He was on a beach and during the...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

The “Silent” Sin…

(Copyright 06-02-24) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas)The “Silent” Sin Seldom Discussed, that will Keep us Out of the KingdomIf you listed sins that block...

Article Authors White, Wesley

Historical Facts about the Church of God Movement

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Did Enoch and Elijah Die

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As Eve believed Satan, Church Leaders Believe Devil-Media: Genesis 3:4-6

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Same-Sex-Marriage Blasphemy: Child Sacrifice

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Digital Identity

(2023) Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)"Digital Identity in America in less than a year" per Michele Bachmann, former presidential candidate turned dean of the...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Too Big to Fall?

Article Authors Henderson, Jeff Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Lee, Laura

Back to the Nephilim

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“The Trinity – Examined”

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Political Coalition or Christ-Centered Unity?

(Copyright 11-06-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Why The Church Must Now Step Up to the PlateDonald Trump astounded the American media and political world by...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Talking 2017 or what? Déjà vu all over again

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Day of – ATONEMENT – Gospel in Advance: Yom Kippur

Article Authors Burson, Crystal Burson, Nathaniel Daly, Ray Hyatt, Eddie Iron Sharpening Iron Authors La Spina, Alfio Lee, Laura Name Withheld

5 Reasons Genesis 3:16 is Not a Model for Christian Marriage

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma)I was driving along listening to a Christian radio station on the car radio. A well-known pastor came on and announced...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Praying for One Another: I Got Your Six

(Copyright 11-04-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minesota)"I got your six” Steve M. of Torah Family nails it in this powerful message on the concept of...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Why the Elitist Promotion of Open Borders, Migration and Refugees?

(Copyright 07-23-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)Disguised as wishing to promote faster economic growth and the need for greater population growth, the elites have been...

Article Authors McBride, James

The Money Balloon

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Diversity Madness!

by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)The Devil is a Diversity Professor: The “Diversity Doctrine” is: Racist, Depraved, and Insane. Honor and respect is to be...

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Angel Sighting

by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)As a child, I never grew up in the church of God nor did I ever have contact with anyone...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Are You Sick and Tired?

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

All Hands on Deck

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma)After His resurrection, Jesus appeared first to a woman, Mary Magdalene, and sent her forth as the first witness and preacher...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Special People: Special Rights?

(Copyright 2018) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Ideological Tyranny - LGBT-Nazi Indoctrination: Diversity Training Today Is: Victimization Ideology and LGBT-Indoctrination. Who are the Victimizers and...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Your Thoughts and Actions Can Impact Future Generations

(Copyright 10-22-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia)Christians have heard of or read the Scriptures dealing with curses upon third and fourth generations: “…Visiting the iniquity of...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Will there be better times, or what? Signs of hope

(Copyright 10-02-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)A LOOK BACK AT MY FIRST COLUMN OF 2024 (based on my last column of 2022): The theme of Psalm...

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Preparation for Hard Times

by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)This list is not just written by me and even though I will print this in the newsletter, this list...

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‘Tis the Season: Help for Our Young People

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Two-Steak Solution

(Copyright 09-25-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)The Two-State Solution is being promoted by Kamala Harris and the Biden Administration as the solution for peace in...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

Do You DARE to Be Bold?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Do you? Can you truly go BOLDLY before the throne of grace? Without fear? This is a time to be...

Article Authors Weight, Arlan

Go To Your Brother…

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) From my first encounter with the Worldwide Church of God in the late 60's and early 70's 'suspension' and...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

What the world needs now is a Laugh-in, Goldie

(Copyright 08-12-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)A book review: There's no joy in Mudville and there’s no laughter in the Capitol building. For some people,...

Article Authors Manad, Kasuba

Need Bibles

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Dear Bill …

(2024) by Author Unknown (Found in Attic)Dear Bill,I am writing this slow cause I know you can’t read fast. We don’t live where we did...

Article Authors Rothwell, Dave

An Unpopular Truth About Salvation

Article Authors Slough, Keith

Who was Jesus Christ?

by Keith Slough (Kannapolis, North Carolina)The world does not understand. The billions of Earth’s population have not heard. Even many Americans simply don’t know the...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

The Temple REVEALED

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, Richard T.

What Happened at En Dor?

(Copyright 10-30-2024) by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina) Human beings are a superstitious lot, and those who claim Christianity as their religion are no exception....

Article Authors Ray, Tawanda

Testimony of Abuse within the Church of God

by Tawanda Ray (Hamilton, Alabama) I received your 111-page document today and read it before the evening was out. I must say, I was not...

Article Authors Sielaff, David

Romona Martin’s Death

Article Authors Bair, John R.

The Making of Jewels

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Tocotrienol Benefits

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

God IS Working!!!

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

Are Vaccines the Villain?

by Norman S. Edwards (Perry, Michigan)Ever since my wife and I were expecting our first child, I developed an interest in vaccines: What is in...

Article Authors Lloyd, James

Hiccups In Time

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Cleansing Ourselves from Hidden Sins

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Israel’s Killing Fields

Article Authors HOIM Staff Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Keyser, John D. Steinle, James

Ben Ha Arbayim – “Between the Two Evenings” –Just What Does This REALLY Mean?

(Copyright) by HOIM Staff, John Keyser (Azusa, California) Some proponents of observing the Passover insist that the Hebrew expression Ben Ha Arbayim -- translated literally as "between...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Invisible Wounds That Scar the Soul

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Books and Ledgers

by David Antion (Pasadena, California)Record keeping is a natural human function. People buy diaries, picture albums, and ledgers. Today people use such things as Facebook,...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

Holiness

(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Jeffrey Caldwell (Arkansas)For months now I have been writing to thousands of the leaders and churches of Christendom, of all denominations, everyone...

Article Authors Diaz, Gregory

Learning the New Song

(Copyright 06-07-2024) by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey)Christians and Bible students familiar with chapters seven and fourteen of Revelation have questioned who the 144,000 will...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

This is Not God’s World

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

School daze; beware professional liars

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Double Trouble

Article Authors Lee, Laura Slough, Keith

Nisan 1

(Copyright 05-20-2024) by Keith Slough (Kannapolis, North Carolina) and Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)Your newsletter referred to April 8th as Nisan 1st. Actually, the new...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

(2023) Sent by Craig M. White (Australia)Britain's Immigration CrisisIt is worth subscribing to this free newsletter. https://www.mattgoodwin.org/subscribe?simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Fmattgoodwin.substack.com%2Fp%2Fis-britain-giving-up-on-brexit&utm_source=paywall-free-trial&utm_medium=web&utm_content=69199938&coupon=ee93e58e ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See Craig White’s other articles at:White, Craig M. – Church...

Article Authors Zehrung, Warren

Countdown 470

(Copyright 10-11-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Greetings Brethren,Wishing you an inspiring Feast Day, and a pleasant Day of Atonement. A Matter of Life and DeathThat...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Critical Race Theory and the Bible Answer

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Critical Race Theory is defined by its name. For proponents of this new and novel theory, race is everything and “critical”...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Food Processing Plants

(Copyright 06-28-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)MUST SEE: Map Shows All Food Processing Plants That Have Burned Down, Blown Up or Been Destroyed Under Biden https://100percentfedup.com/must-see-map-shows-all-food-processing-plants/ ...

Article Authors Jewell, John

One Small Step

by John Jewell (London, England)THAT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN! ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND! are the words uttered by Neil Armstrong as his left...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Does it Really do any Good to Pray for Others?

(Copyright 11-01-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)I think we will see our prayers can be effective for others or ourselves; especially if our hearts, our...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Preato, Dennis J.

Empirical Data in Support of Egalitarian Marriages and A Fresh Perspective on Submission and Authority

(Copyright) by Dennis J. Preato (San Diago, California)There is a serious problem with the institution of marriage in the USA. Many marriages, and particularly Christian...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Word of Life

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Muslim Political Terrorism – Masked as Religion – DEPORT Muslims:

(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina)Who Support - Muslim bloody “doctrine” shedding the blood of Jews and Christian, men, women, and children, who...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

George Washington’s Secret Weapon for Defeating the British

Article Authors Steinle, James

What Does Scripture have to Say about Self Defense?

(2023) Sent by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDNy_EUjzXI 30 min. video. A minister’s perspective who had to do so. From this video there are other links...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Enoch and Elijah Translated to Where?

(Copyright 05-21-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Some believe Enoch was translated and never died per Genesis 5:24. That he did not die is not true;...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Coming of the Messiah

(Copyright) by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota)"The Lamb" (Part #1) It is estimated that there are some 1.2 billion Christians on earth today, that expect...

Article Authors Jewell, John

Happy New Year

(Copyright) by John Jewell (London, England)That’s what most people wish everyone else as a new Roman year begins and I’m sure that most people genuinely...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Time Square Attack: Psychologically Paralyzed Police Disarmed

Article Authors Velting, Doug

Can Plants Talk to Each Other?

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Richardson, Bradley Slough, Keith Yehoshua, Avram Yehoshua, Avram

Thanksgiving Day – Pagan?

by Bradley RichardsonEdited and Revised by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona)Before getting into the actual history of Thanksgiving, which may shock some people, let’s look at...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

The Golden Rule

(Copyright) by BibleStudy.org (Farmington Hills, Michigan)What is the golden rule and where is it in the Bible? Why is gold rightfully a part of its...

Article Authors Lee, Darwin

Wanted!

Sent by Darwin Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)Jesus Christ By the FBI, IRS, CIA, FDA, EPA, DNR, AF&T, NCC, NEA, USDA, AMA, SSA, MHA, ADL, NAACP, UNGC,...

Article Authors Chisolm, Robert

Your Bank Account

Sent by Robert Chisolm (Email)This is AWESOME....something we should all remember. A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight...

Article Authors Foust, Rhoda Iron Sharpening Iron Authors La Spina, Alfio

Can We Prove that Christ Could or Could Not Sin?

by Rhoda Foust (Lehigh Acres, Florida)To begin with, can we agree that God made statements and promises and swore to those promises? Did these promises...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Are All Christians Hypocrites?

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"If we expect others to rescue our nation for us, as we go about our daily lives as mere observers...

Article Authors Schindler, Mark

Sharing Our Lives at the Feast

by Mark Schindler (Charlotte, North Carolina) One of the great blessings that God gives us every year is the command to keep His holy days. As with all...

Article Authors Lloyd, James

The Deep State is the Body of Antichrist

(Copyright 08-27-2024) by James Lloyd (Medford, Oregon) Bible Prophecy says“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Lord shall lift up a standard against...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

The Elders

(Copyright) by Craig M. White (Australia)The Elders(extracted from Synagogue and Church: Comparative Structures by Craig M White) Easton’s Bible Dictionary explains the origin and role of...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Slough, Keith

Questions Answered About Masons

by Keith Slough (Kannapolis, North Carolina)“Is it acceptable for a member of the Body of Christ to also be a member of the Masons or...

Article Authors Zaeske, Michael R.

The State of the Church Today: Disheartening Woes? Or Doing His Will?

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Why Four Gospels?

(Copyright 09-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Have you ever wondered why there are four “gospels,” or four accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

All Abuse Hurts

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

All in All

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

Building on the Rock: The Key to Christian Unity and a Great Harvest of Souls

(Copyright 08-21-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas)And I say to you that you are Peter and on this Rock I will build My church and...

Article Authors Whitaker, Charles

How Does Christ Fulfill the Law?

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A Parable

by Author Unknown (Internet)Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark...# 1--Don't miss the boat.# 2--Remember that we are all in...

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Darwin Lee, Laura Ritenbaugh, John W.

Was the Sop Leavened or Unleavened? (John 13:26-27)

by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina)A rule of Bible study is never to base a doctrine on the meaning of a Greek or Hebrew...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

The Footwashing Service

(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Jesus poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the...

Article Authors Tucker, Jeffrey A.

This Was Tucker Carlson’s “Greatest Public Mistake”

Article Authors Martin, Samuel S.

Understanding the Middle Eastern Mind Set

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Let’s Talk Dutch!

(Copyright 05-03-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California)Ladies and Gentlemen, grab a fire extinguisher because this Dutch lady will set your house on fire! Not literally...

Article Authors Goff, William P.

Donor Letter – August 24, 2024

(Copyright 08-24-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)Greetings Brethren, Happy Sabbath. Thanks to your continued support (and to those who went above and beyond)...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

The Pilgrims’ Devastating Experiment with Socialism

Article Authors BibleStudy.org

What does BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.) Mean?

by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)What is the meaning of BC (B.C.) and what does AD (A.D.) stand for? Why are these abbreviations utilized less and less in the...

Article Authors HOIM Staff

Did Early Christians Celebrate Birthdays?

(Copyright) by HOIM Staff (Azusa, California)It does not seem that the celebration of birthdays became common among those that professed the Messiah until the fourth...

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, John W.

The Final Harvest

(Copyright 10-23-2024) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) For some reason, cemeteries fascinated my father. Quite frequently, when I was a young boy, after church...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

A Child’s Theory

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)A child’s theory of everything came to me as I drove to work.What is the primordial order of origin of...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Tsunami of Death Is Upon Us

(Copyright 10-21-24) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Renowned Virologist Warns Fully Vaxxed Have Just Years Left to Live: ‘Tsunami of Death Is Upon Us’ https://disswire.com/renowned-virologist-warns-fully-vaxxed-have-just-years-left-to-live-tsunami-of-death-is-upon-us/ Watch: 2.07-minute video...

Article Authors Bell, Philip

Delighting in Design –and in its Originator

Article Authors Steinle, James

Marriage!

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)What joy! What happiness! What excitement the thought of marriage brings! What a paradox that weddingsat first seem so far off...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Chicago’s Death Camp Thrives Outside of DNC Convention

(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio)The difference between the Democratic and Republican Conventions couldn’t be more glaring. It is not a partisan perspective to...

Antion, David Article Authors

What is Grace?

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors La Spina, Alfio Lee, Laura Leitch, John Leitch, John

Are You Sure Leaven Is Symbolic of Sin?

by John Leitch (Canada)Christ Defines the Meaning of Leaven.This writer finds it strange why people will lock into John’s definition of sin (1 John 3:4)...

Article Authors Steinle, James

A Scriptural Perspective on Tithing

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)Tithing has long been established in the various COG’s and emphasized in many religious denominations and usually by most “ministers” (generically...

Article Authors Diaz, Gregory

What Does the Parable of Tares Teach About Judging?

(Copyright) by Gregory Diaz (Wayne, New Jersey)Judging is an interesting and important subject. Like any other doctrine it should be studied to see what the...

Article Authors Jewell, John

Happy New Year…!

by John Jewell (London, England)That’s what most of the British people were wishing each other as the chimes of Big Ben rang throughout London and...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Martin, Mike Weight, Arlan

Is Disfellowshipping a Christian Practice?

by Arlan Weight (Bismarck, North Dakota) Is disfellowshipping and suspension a Christian practice? If so when should it be done? Who should do it? Can...

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

What is “Sucralose”?

by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)Technically, the correct chemical name for "sucralose" -- a popular 'sugar substitute' – is "1,6-dichloro-1,6-dideoxy-beta-D-fructofuranosyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside" (!) Sucralose is a common ingredient...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Garden

(Copyright 2022) by Richard Markland (London, Ohio) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See Richard Markland’s other articles at:Markland, Richard – Church of God, Bismarck (church-of-god-bismarck.org)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Article Authors Diaz, Gregory

The 144,000 Virgins

Article Authors Sbarcea, Grigore

Our World

by Grigore Sbarcea (New South Wales, Australia)This Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached to all the world as a witness to all nations, and...

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Regarding envy and the most brilliant thoughts of all time

(Copyright 10-15-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan)"Man exploits man. Under Communism, it's just the opposite." — Russian saying THAT HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IS NOT JUST A...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Tower of Rebellion

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Our Common Holy Day Origin

Sent by Craig White in 2010 (Australia)Notes by Dr Tom Roberts, PhDThe Beginnings of the Seventh Month MovementIn modern times the annual festival days have...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

Count Your Blessings

(Copyright 2023) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas)Health, Happiness, Freedom, Family, Food, Water, Wealth, Safety, Peace, Electricity.... IN ALL THINGS; JOB’S EXAMPLE:“Giving Thanks always for all...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Challenge Black Voters: Anti-Black-Racism Education!

Article Authors Ben-Ariel, David

The World as We Know It is About to Become History

by David Ben-Ariel (Toledo, Ohio)Those who strongly disagree with the "European Union" forging ahead, the Euro-skeptics, state sovereignty is under attack and that the EU...

Article Authors Bilezikian, Gilbert

A Challenge for Proponents of Female Subordination To Prove Their Case from The Bible

(Copyright) by Gilbert Bilezikian (Wheaton, Illinois)"Open my eyes that I may seeGlimpses of truth Thou hast for me.Place in my hands the wonderful KeyThat shall...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Did Jesus Fulfill the Law?

(Copyright 09-29-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)The Apostle Paul warned that “in the last days perilous times will come” (II Timothy 3:1). Jesus warned that...

Article Authors Bratt, Bill Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Mary, Mother of Jesus!

(Copyright) by Bill Bratt (Portsmouth, Ohio) Today one of the most common names given to girls is the Biblical name Mary, just as the Biblical name...

Article Authors Reynolds, Rod

Worship of the Dead

(Copyright 11-10-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri)Heathen cultures and religions in many parts of the world involve some form of worship directed toward dead heroes...

Article Authors Steinle, James

Fret Not Because of Evildoers

by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)In this world, which currently is Satan’s world, we see many things that strike a believer as being wrong or evil. ...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

A Country Divided!

Article Authors Steinle, James

American Heart Association SAYS

(Copyright 10-24-2024) by James Steinle (Swanville, Minnesota)American Heart Association SAYS 90% OF THOSE WHO ARE FULLY VAXXED FOR COVID NOW HAS IRREVERSIBLE HEART DAMAGE -...

Article Authors Frates, Richard

Trump and Elon SPEECH-CRIMES – Shut Your Mouth America

(Copyright 10-19-2024) by Richard Frates (Easly, South Carolina)Trump and Elon SPEECH-CRIMES - Shut Your Mouth America: Bellows England, and France! The Muslim dominated, UK and EU...

Article Authors Gray, Jonathan

It Began in Turkey

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Tis the season for vote buying and lying; smarty pants on fire

(Copyright) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) "If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

Be Perfect!

(Copyright) by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)Is it possible to truly BE PERFECT? Or can you only continually STRIVE towards perfection? As a human, is...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

British Royals Awareness of British Israelism

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Each Day of Your Life can be Wonderful

Article Authors Caldwell, Jeffrey

The Promised Land

Sent by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California)Twelve men were sent to spy out the land.Ten men were afraid and conspired a plan. They told the people...

Article Authors Collins, Barbara

Abortion: The Culture of Death

by Barbara Collins (God’s Word to Women Website)David said in Psalms 139:13, Amplified, "For You did form my inward parts. You did knit me together in...

Article Authors Cary, Lloyd W.

UFOS Exist! But What are They?

(Copyright) by Lloyd W. Cary (Tyler, Texas)Are UFOs real—and if so, what are they? Does the Bible speak of UFOs? Was God an ancient astronaut?...

Article Authors Mitchell, Royce

Avoiding the Devil’s Details

by Royce Mitchell, Jr. (Manvel, Texas)There is among some of the brethren the tendency to want to make sure that everyone has exactly correct doctrine...

Article Authors Lee, Laura

Northern Lights in Wisconsin

(Copyright 05-11-2024) by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota)Our daughter took these pictures of the Northern Lights in Wisconsin from her yard. She told me that...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

New book about British-Israelism

Article Authors Daly, Ray Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

Explanation of Creation

by Ray Daly (Lincoln, North Dakota) Gen. 1:1. “In the beginning, GOD created the heaven and the earth. V.3. "And GOD SAID, Let there be...

Article Authors Wise, Rebecca

Greetings from Kenya

(Copyright 11-02-2024) by Rebecca Wise (United States)"Please check the KHOFH website for the latest Kenya update. Also, we would appreciate any lightweight KJV or NKJV...

Article Authors Schatzle, Wayne

Who Could it Be? …SATAN?

Article Authors Esposito, Don

Physical Illness and Demon Possession

Physical Illness and Demon Possession (Part 1)by Don Esposito (Carteret, New Jersey) There have been many misconceptions about mental illness and demon possession. As a...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

5 Explosive Truths That Will Demolish Critical Race Theory

Article Authors Jewell, John

The Penny Finally Drops or Has It!

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Why I Don’t Want to Wear Your Rose-Colored Glasses

Article Authors Ritenbaugh, Richard T.

Let No One Deceive You

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh (Charlotte, North Carolina)As Daniel 12:4 predicts, we live in a time of increasing knowledge. Data flows constantly around the globe, facilitated by communications...

Article Authors Burson, Nathaniel

Does God Love All Men Equally?

by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas)The churches in the world today almost UNIVERSALLY believe that God loves ALL MEN equally, showing no favoritism, AFTER ALL,...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Markland, Richard

Contending for a More Pure Flow of Prophetic Ministry

by Eddie Hyatt (Tulsa, Oklahoma) Sue and I once stopped for the night in Pennsylvania coal country. I turned on the water to take a bath...

Article Authors Collins, Martin G.

God’s Non-Transmittable Attributes

God’s Non-Transmittable Attributes (Part One) Omnipotenceby Martin G. Collins (Charlotte, North Carolina) There is a critical distinction between God's transmittable attributes, which He shares with us,...

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L.

Christmas, Easter, Halloween & Other Non-Biblical Holidays

by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada)Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and the national Thanksgiving holiday in the United States are among the most commonly observed religious and secular...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Rewards of Glory

Article Authors McBride, James

Delight in the Sabbath

by James McBride (United Kingdom)The weekly Sabbath is for Christians a day in which to delight in God's presence. "Sabbath rest" is a concept far...

Article Authors White, Craig M.

Research into British-Israelism by non British-Israel Scholars

(Copyright 2023) by Craig White (Australia)I have now uploaded a selection of theses and papers by various ones that have investigated British-Israelism here: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/iframe/Further_Research/Lost_Tribes_British-Israel/Researchbyothers/researchintobibyothers.html The first one...

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Poonen, Sunil

The Sound of a Christian Home

(Copyright) by Sunil Poonen (San Jose, California)If a “fly on the wall” or a “digital assistant” reported back on conversations in our home, what would...

Article Authors Edwards, Norman S.

“…You shall be judged”

Article Authors Schindler, Mark

Ingratitude

Article Authors Poonen, Zac

Fulfil Your Specific Ministry Effectively

(Copyright) by Zac Poonen (Bangalore, India)In the Old Testament, the prophets spoke about a remnant among God’s people. They spoke about how in a time...

Article Authors Markland, Richard

Gentle Raindrops Upon the Window

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

Only God can make America great now (and the jury is out on that)

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Fear

Article Authors Rives, David

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Marry Them

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

America’s Pro-Jewish Founding Fathers

(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) "The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind...

Article Authors Copeland, Germaine Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

A Message to the Desperate Wife

Article Authors Ford, Mike

Was Jesus a Vegetarian?

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Kroeger, Catherine C. Steinle, James

The Victim Beside the Road

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura Zehrung, Warren

Countdown 471

(Copyright 10-02-2024) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas)Greetings Brethren, and a Happy Feast of Trumpets to all. At sunset this evening I gave the shofar a...

Article Authors Sielaff, David

“Sound of Freedom” and a Clinton-Podesta Connection?

(Copyright 2023) by David Sielaff (Portland, Oregon)Greg Reese is an extremely reliable short-video producer, presenting very interesting connections. 6 minutes ... "Angel Studios Directing People to...

Article Authors Lloyd, James

The Wicked Know Not at What They Stumble – Proverbs 4:19

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How They Make Us Sick Trying to Make Us Well

by David Antion (Pasadena, California)Do you have sugar diabetes?Well, it might all depend upon the year. Prior to 1997, if you had a fasting blood...

Article Authors BibleStudy.org Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

What in the World is Wormwood?

by BibleStudy.org (Farmington, Michigan)What is wormwood? Where is it located in the Bible? What does it mean? How is it related to the prophetic Day of...

Article Authors Miller, Gary C.

The Sabbath was Made for Man

(Copyright 09-07-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) COME TO YAHSHUA (“Yah is Savior”)“Come to Me, ALL who are Weary and Heavy-Laden, and I will give...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

How To Spot a Batterer Before the Relationship Begins

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight

Message For America

Article Authors Henn, Earl L.

Why We Must Put Out Leaven

by Earl L. Henn (Charlotte, North Carolina) Years ago, I had a favorite question to ask ministers about the Feast of Unleavened Bread. "Why must we...

Article Authors Branson, Brenda

Celebrate!

Article Authors Calvert, James R.

Ten Principles of Bible Study

(1995) Compiled by James R. Calvert (Servants’ News)Bible study should be a vital part of our lives. These 10 principles, derived from the scriptures and...

Article Authors Hoeck, Brian Hoeck, Kenneth M.

Closing the Gap

Article Authors Markland, Richard

America Has Too Much Time On Its Hands

Article Authors Steinle, James

Approaching Our Waters of Marah

Article Authors Dahlgren, Curtis

A funny thing happened on the way to Damascus

Article Authors Iron Sharpening Iron Authors McDonnell, Dianne D. Taylor, John

Junia, a Woman Apostle

Powered By EmbedPress Iron Sharpening IronIn regard to: Junia, a Woman ApostleArticle by Dianne D. McDonnellComments by John Taylor (Lyle, Washington)First, the word episeemoi is...

Article Authors Hyatt, Eddie

The October 31 Post that Went Viral and Changed the World

Article Authors Cocherell, Bud L.

Does it Matter Where You Worship?

by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada)Does the physical location where congregations of the elect assemble to worship God the Father have any positive or negative impact...

Article Authors Fleming, Dwight Iron Sharpening Iron Authors Lee, Laura

The Third Day

Article Authors Blumer, Aaron

Strive Not About Words

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Power of Words

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Holy Days 2024
Passover (Observed at Sunset the Evening Before.)	April 23, 2024
Passover/Unleavened Bread	April 23-29, 2024
Pentecost	June 12, 2024
Trumpets	October 3, 2024
Atonement	October 12, 2024
Tabernacles	October 17-23, 2024
Last Great Day	October 24, 2024