Herbert W Armstrong

The theme for this first group of 10 parables is the Kingdom of God. We have covered the first six parables, which were given to the people but explained only to the disciples. Now we examine the remaining four parables given to the disciples only, which deal with important doctrinal points conce ...

Here is the surprising story of how a pagan festival came to be regarded as a Christian holiday. Have you ever wondered what colored eggs have to do with the death of Jesus Christ? And what Easter rabbits and "hot-cross" buns have to do with a supposed Sunday resurrection? How did a Christian world ...

You have a personal, God-ordained responsibility right now! Here's how you are NOW an active, FULLTIME participant in God's Work today. IF ONLY I were full time in the Work, then I would really be able to fervently serve God." That thought often crosses many readers' minds. But are ...

What do the facts of science and the Bible reveal about dinosaurs — about the earth before Adam? Why is evolutionary geology unable to account for the sudden extinction of dinosaurs? Here are the answers! ...

Question: Was Jesus speaking in tongues on the cross when He said: "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani"? (Mark 15:34.) Answer: There is not one record that Jesus ever "spoke in tongues" while He was on earth over 1900 years ago. Mark 5:34 is no exception. The words "Eloi, Eloi, la ...

The Youth Revolution has been widely hailed as the vanguard of a new wave of humanism - called the "Greening of America" in one noted book. Another noted Book offers a "Greening of the WORLD" program being pioneered by another type of group - "the elect." Here's a comparison of these two plans. ...

In our recent meeting with Mr. Rader, Mr. Cole, and others, we discussed the meaningful role the Human Potential Center could play in assisting the Church to achieve some of its goals as outlined by Mr. Armstrong. With the Church now in the forefront, the Human Potential Center will be under the ...

Many modern theologians believe that the Hebraic Scriptures are merely a collection of mythical stories. And even many Christians suppose they have little relevance to Christianity today. But what did Jesus believe? WAS JESUS a creationist? A believer in evolution? Did He think that God created ...

Do you understand God's Plan of Salvation through the three resurrections? If you had a choice, in which resurrection would you choose to be? This article explains which resurrection God has chosen for us, and why it is a better resurrection! "I WISH God hadn't called me in this age. I wish ...

Sour grapes? A bah-humbug Scrooge? Antiestablishment? Irreligious? No! None of these. Here's a plain speaking-out about a holiday nearly everybody keeps, religious or nonreligious, and nearly no one seems to really understand why! Read this personal-experience article for understanding. It's pra ...

If there's anything the world needs now, it's hope. Hope for the future - hope for a time of peace, prosperity and general spiritual enlightenment. But such hope escapes us in this world of war, crime, famine, environ, mental crisis, moral profligacy and political upheaval. Something is terribly ...

This world's marriage counsellors advise: "A little adultery is good for your marriage!" We know better! No breaking of the seventh commandment - before or after marriage - is good in any way. Read this article and find out WHY it is wrong and what you can do about it! JIM MOORE was an a ...

Nationalism, despite claims to the contrary, is not dead. One of the most recent and public episodes of nationalism erupted last year in the small state of Sri (formerly Ceylon). Singalese and Tamils, two distinct groups living on the island nation, went at each other head to head. Subsequent riots ...

Right now you may be suffering from the worst type of heart disease! But there is a cure! Dr. Christiaan Barnard and his 30-man surgical team electrified the world on December 3, 1967. Some said it couldn't be done. Yet, 55-year-old Lewis Washkansky became a man with a new heart, the recipient of ...

Why were you called? What progress are you making toward qualifying for your ultimate job? What does God expect of the lay member in His Church? Just how do you measure up? - don't take it for granted. Read this article before it's too late! MANY changes have occurred in your life since you bega ...