Tired of Life, With Everything to Live For
As a member of our local Ministerial Association, I take my turn with a Bible Study at one of the…
Tithing in Israel
God instituted a financial system in Israel that enabled the Levitical priesthood to perform its religious functions. This system also…
To Know and Do the Will of God
We’re delighted when friends express interest in our denomination. We’d like to share with you some of our basic values…
To Know Christ and Him Crucified
The death of Jesus on the cross was the single most important act in human history. Without his death, we…
Tongues-Speaking in Corinth
On Paul’s second major journey to preach the gospel to gentiles, he went into Europe, preaching briefly in Philippi, Thessalonica,…
Too Much Grace?
The Nature of Grace Sometimes I’ve heard expressed a concern about emphasizing grace too much. The suggested corrective to this…
Too Old to Be Useful?
When, 17 years ago, my eldest daughter announced that she was pregnant, everyone in the family was delighted. Except me….
Touching the World in Two Ways
Some people think that Christianity is interesting, but basically irrelevant—a harmless superstition. It’s fine for you, they might say, but…
Train Up a Child…
Most Christian parents want nothing more than for their children to know Jesus Christ. For years I read several scriptural…
Transformations in the History of Cosmology
Abstract: The argument of this essay would help us to see the need to overcome the dualistic tendencies of our thought…
Transformed by Christ: A Brief History of Grace Communion International
In the early 1930s, Herbert Armstrong began a ministry that eventually became our denomination. He had many unusual doctrines. He…
Treasure in the Trash
The American children’s television series Sesame Street, well known for its “Muppets” characters, premiered on November 10, 1969, and it…
Trials and Faith
Some Christians think that they have a guaranteed a way to escape trials. They point to biblical promises that God…
Trials, Faith, and Healing
How do trials relate to the “name it and claim it” teaching, also known as the “word of faith” teaching?…
Truce on Earth, Good Will Toward Men
Many years ago, I met an old soldier. A very old soldier. Frank Sumpter was more than 100 years old…
Trumpets: A Festival Fulfilled in Christ
September often includes the Jewish festival called “Rosh Hashanah,” which in Hebrew means “the head of the year.” Among the traditions practiced…
Trust and Transformation
An ancient story from the poet Rumi tells about a young man named Nasuh who had a job in a…
Trusting God With the Problem of Sin
“OK, I understand that the blood of Christ covers all sin. And I understand that there is nothing I can…
Truth in Advertising
Have you ever watched a TV advertisement that makes an offer that seems so outstanding, and the price so ridiculously cheap,…
Truth: A Choice to Be Made
Truth calls for a response. We can face the light of God’s truth as it is revealed in the person…
Tsunami Report—an Insider’s View
Greetings from Singapore, where I have just had a meeting with one of the senior leaders of the body of…
Turn-Key or Makeover?
If you are thinking about finding a new church home, you might want to consider doing your shopping with a…
Twilight of Faith
Chapter One Millions of species share this planet. But only we humans have developed science and religion. Only we have…
Two Peas, Same Pod?
Humans have a natural proclivity for creating a routine. Once we find something that works, we tend to do it…
Two Truths We Learn From Jesus’ Death
Jesus Christ died for us, forgiving all our debts, rescuing us from the slavery of sin, redeeming us from its…
Types of Psalms
Royal Psalms Scholars often refer to some of the psalms as “royal” psalms. These psalms are not all of one…
Typology of Israelite Annual Festivals
The New Testament declares that Old Testament laws were “shadows” of Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:16-17 states this about the days…
U.S. Church Administration Manuals
U.S. Church Administration Manual PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF reader) To access other manuals, click…
Underlining Life
Recently I read a book that challenged me, upset me and tested my attitude in a very unusual way. A…
Understanding Genesis for All It's Worth
Interview with Christian Minister and Marine Biologist Dr. Dennis Gordon I’ve always, ever since a child, been interested in nature….
Unmasking Male Depression
In this article, I would like to explore what I consider perhaps to be one of the most significant challenges…
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Up, Down, and Content Through It All
On a shelf in my office stands a first-place trophy for bowling. Draped over it is a last-place crying towel….
Upward, Inward and Outward in Words and Deeds
People sometimes use the phrase “upward, inward, and outward” to describe our Christian lives. “Upward” refers to our relationship with…
Urge Protection
The first intimation I had that something was wrong was when my wife came down to the barn where I…
Using Christmas to Teach Children About Jesus
Parents or guardians are usually the most important influences in children’s spiritual development. This presents both a responsibility and an…
Using Knowledge Wisely
Not long ago I was conversing with a man about some special understanding he had reached while doing biblical research….
Vatican II and the Future of Church Unity
On October 11, 1962, twenty-four hundred Roman Catholic bishops marched phalanx-style in rows of six through St. Peter’s Square. Behind…
Victory on the Cross (Colossians 2:6-19)
The believers in Colossae are doing quite well, but Paul wants to help them resist not only bizarre teachings, but…
Walking in His Steps
For almost 2,000 years, people have responded to Jesus’ challenge to follow him. His call continues to confront us…
War and Vengeance in the Epistles and Revelation
No pacifists were among the Old Testament righteous. In the law, loving neighbor did not exclude all possibility of killing…
War in the Old Testament
This is the first article in a series that addresses the topic of military service and warfare and the related…
Warfare and the Ethics of Jesus Christ
The Sermon on the Mount If Christian pacifism has a basis, it must be found in the New Testament. Yet…
Warning Signals of Financial Trouble
Based on information from the American Bankers Association, here are 10 warning signals that can help you determine if you…
Was Jesus Crucified on a Wednesday?
In Matthew 12:40, Jesus says that he will be buried “three days and three nights.” Some people teach 1) that…
Was Jesus Plan "B?"
The apostle Paul declares that the Father “predestined us to adoption as sons [and daughters] through Jesus Christ to Himself”…
Was the Sabbath Commanded at Creation?
Now we are better prepared to study the specific issue of the Sabbath, which may be the most controversial of…
Was the Sabbath made for all human beings?
After the Pharisees criticized Jesus for allowing his disciples to pick some grain on the Sabbath day, Jesus said, “The…
Washing Your Children in the Word
I was recently reflecting on a particularly difficult period of my life, a time when my wife, Barb, and I…
Watching God Work in the Philippines
“We aren’t coming for a vacation—we are coming to serve. We don’t want to be a burden—we want to do…
Waters of Life
Sometimes we forget what a blessing it is to be able to turn on a faucet and have fresh, clean,…
Ways to Give
We Are All One in Christ (Galatians 3:23-29)
Paul writes: “Before faith came” [that is, before Christ], “we [the Jews] were held captive under the law, imprisoned until…
We Are Growing in Important Ways
Our denomination was founded by people who were committed in sacrifice and prayer to build a powerful radio ministry. Today,…
We Are Living in ‘The Last Days’
Do we see “the signs of the times”? “Mark this,” Paul wrote. “There will be terrible times in the last days”…
We Don’t Trust You
Hi Pastor Rick, welcome to our church. We wanted to say we liked your sermon, and we don’t want you…
We Say Goodbye… …But Then What Happens When We Die?
A much-loved relative had died “full of years,” as the King James Bible quaintly puts it. Family and friends gathered…