Transformed by Truth
Transformed by Truth: The Worldwide Church of God Rejects the Teachings of Founder Herbert W. Armstrong and Embraces Historic Christianity. This Is the Inside Story.
“The top religious story of this decade” — ECPA, Footprints “Unprecedented in church history”
This is the remarkable story of how the Worldwide Church of God was transformed by truth. It is also a compelling account of how God can change hearts and minds. Its message is timely and relevant to all denominations and seekers of spiritual truth. For nearly 70 years the Worldwide Church of God, founded by Herbert W. Armstrong, preached a “different gospel.” Then, in December 1994, eight years after Armstrong’s death, the church publicly renounced its unorthodox teachings, embracing historic Christianity. What happened? Toward the end of his life, Armstrong himself expressed the first doubts. Soon falsehood after falsehood fell away and the truth prevailed. In this fast-paced narrative, Joseph Tkach, son of Armstrong’s handpicked successor and head of the church, tells this remarkable account of the transforming power of the gospel. |
Foreword, by Hank Hanegraaff
1. Is This a Con?
2. Christmas Eve Sermon, 1994
3. My Pilgrimage
4. The Right Hand of Fellowship
5. Conspiracy Theories and Rejections
6. A Servant of the People
7. What We Believed
8. The First Reforms
9. The Central Plank Cracks
10. What’s All This “Jesus Stuff”?
11. How Could We Have Believed These Things?
12. The Enigma of Herbert W. Armstrong
Epilogue: From Eternity to Here
Appendices:
Roots of the Worldwide Church of God
Worldwide Church of God Organizational Splits
18 Truths Restored by Herbert W. Armstrong
Doctrinal Comparisons
Grace Communion International Statement of Beliefs
NAE Statement of Faith
Foreword to Transformed by Truth
Introduction to Transformed by Truth
Is This a Con?
Christmas Eve Sermon, 1994
My Pilgrimage
The Right Hand of Fellowship
Conspiracy Theories and Rejection
A Servant of the People
What We Believed
The First Reforms
The Central Plank Cracks
What’s All This "Jesus Stuff"?
How Could We Have Believed These Things?
The Enigma of Herbert W. Armstrong
From Eternity to Here
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Roots of the Worldwide Church of God
Worldwide Church of God Organizational Splits
Table Illustrating Doctrinal Differences and Similarities Between Religious Groups
Eighteen "Truths" Restored by Herbert Armstrong
Doctrinal Comparisons – Three Sects