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God's Church

The Bible uses many metaphors to describe his Church: the Body of Christ, the bride of Christ, the family of God, and the Temple of God. All of these metaphors describe attributes of a group of people who are unified by their belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

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The Church of God Today

  • by United Church of God
With so many churches teaching so many different things, how can one identify those who remain faithful to Christ's original teachings? With the world so heavily influenced by Satan and a counterfeit Christianity, how can one find the truth?
People sitting during church service.

A People Special to God

  • by United Church of God
To most people, a church is a building where people meet. But in Scripture, the word refers to a group of people—those called to follow Jesus Christ. It's important that we understand the spiritual heritage of these people special to God.
A bunch on religious trinkets.

Introduction: The Church Jesus Built

  • by United Church of God
Jesus Christ said that He would build His Church and that it would never die out. Is today's Christianity, with its hundreds of denominations with widely differing beliefs and practices, the Church Jesus promised that He would build?
Remembering Humble Beginnings

Remembering Humble Beginnings

  • by Rex Sexton
As we count our blessings on the 25th anniversary of the formation of the United Church of God, it is important to take a look back at the humble beginnings of this era of God’s Church.
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"We're Still Here"

"We're Still Here"

  • by Darris McNeely
Is it time you ask yourself where you are in relationship to God?
10 Days to Passover - Day 5

10 Days to Passover: Day 5

  • by Mitchell Moss
Jesus rebuked people for using God’s temple in irreverent ways. Do we show proper reverence for God’s Church, which is the temple in our time?

What I've Learned From Serving on the Council of Elders

  • by Darris McNeely
The discussion of 12 men, who are led by God and submissive to one another yields wisdom. Serving on the council can change you for the better as you see God personally directing His church and seek to serve Him faithfully as He wills.
A group of people talking.

The Church: Help for Greater Growth

  • by United Church of God
Participation in the Church (assembly of believers) Jesus founded through supporting its mission and Christian fellowship—communicating and interacting with other members—is a priceless tool for personal and collective growth. 
Married to Christ

Married to Christ

  • by Peter Eddington
Having attended several weddings already this year, I was reminded of what marriage between a man and a woman pictures—it’s a vision of Christ and the Church.