Herbert W Armstrong

Few Beliefs are more widely held than that of the "immortal soul." Virtually everyone is familiar with the concept. The average religious person, if asked, would state it something like this: A human person is both body and soul. The body is the physical flesh-and-blood "shell" t ...

Where did the idea of an "immortal soul" come from? The Bible? Few beliefs are more widely held than that of the "immortal soul." Virtually everyone is familiar with the concept. The average religious person, if asked, would state it something like this: A human person is both body and soul. The bod ...

Editor's note: The following two statements were sent to Mr. Rader by Dr. J. Gordon Melton, Director of the Institute For the Study of American Religion. Mr. Rader asked that they be reprinted as an example of one who, though of a different biblical belief and orientation, understands the gravity ...

In Acts 11:22, we read: Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. [23] Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they wou ...

EARLY CHRISTIANS were reserved in explicitly depicting Christ, choosing instead such symbols as the lamb. In 1956 Hollywood made a highly successful movie on the life of Moses and the emancipation of ancient Israel called The Ten Commandments. If religious epics are ever again in vogue, they ...

The time has come to reveal the true history of Europe. The Germans for centuries have dominated the heartland of Western Europe. Because of the geographic position Germany's transportation lines constitute the vital arteries of the continent. Without the beating of the German heart, Europe would ...

Is man an Immortal soul in a material body? Is death the separation of body and soul? What REALLY happens to a person at death? These questions have puzzled mankind for thousands of years. Study the surprising ANSWERS in this revealing lesson! DEATH is a reality! Though many like to shove it from th ...

Where is the original true church today? Now, Jesus Christ had said, when he was on earth, "I will build my church," and he did build it. But he didn't say churches. He didn't say many different denominations, everyone speaking something different. He said one church, and it is one body, and the ...

There are more than 300 denominations in the United States. Could all of these conflicting sects be the ONE TRUE CHURCH which Jesus founded? JESUS promised that he would build His church. He prayed that His church would be one, not many divided and confused denominations. But he also warned that the ...

I speak as a voice crying out in the 20th Century wilderness of religious confusion showing what is soon coming on this world. The subject of Armageddon and the end of the world has been appearing in the public press more or less often in the last 25 years. The Disciples asked Jesus Christ for a sig ...

The most popular contraceptive in America today, despite adverse health warnings, is the birth-control pill. Up to 8 million women take it, compared with 5 million who use other contraceptive devices. Dr. Herbert Ratner, associate clinical professor of public health and preventive medicine at the St ...

Personal from Herbert W Armstrong - WHY ARE the different branches of "Christianity" talking about UNION? WHY is it possible for them to make overtures toward compromise? The answer will surprise! And anyway, is it not right that they should all GET TOGETHER? WHY should Christianity be divided? The ...

There are more than 300 denominations in the United States. Could all of these conflicting sects be the ONE TRUE CHURCH which Jesus founded? JESUS promised that he would build His church. He prayed that His church would be one, not many divided and confused denominations. But he also warned that the ...

Dr. Harold Lindsell, the editor of the well-known evangelical magazine Christianity Today, published in Washington, D.C., recently proposed "that Saturday be set aside as the day of rest" for all Americans. "Even though the world has vast underdeveloped sources of energy," he sai ...

Does God have his Church somewhere on earth today doing his Work? Are there identifying signs by which you may recognize that Work? Why should there be a Church? What is its commission – its work? How would you recognize its mission? Today, many denominations make up the Christian world. Some practi ...