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The True Church
(Copyright 08-02-2025) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) MANY CHURCHES CLAIM TO BE “THE TRUE CHURCH.” WHAT SHOULD WE LOOK FOR? IS THERE A TRUE CHURCH ON EARTH….TODAY?Is there an actual “True” Church with the same doctrines of the original church the Messiah founded? He said “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it…” (Matt. 16:18). He said there would be one….today. That is, it will not die out. Did He mean it? WHAT WILL IT TEACH?A church cannot be the True church without teaching the Law (first 5 books) the prophets taught which are […]
The American Church and Donald Trump
(Copyright 07-31-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) Daniel 2:21 says that God “removes kings and raises up kings.” Psalm 75:7 says, “God is the Judge: He puts down one and exalts another.” In Isaiah 45:13, God said of King Cyrus of Persia, “I have raised him up.” Donald J. Trump was raised up as President of the United States for a specific purpose, which the American church needs to understand. Trump was raised up, not to save America, but to give the American church a window of opportunity to awaken from its spiritual doldrums and be the instrument of God for […]
Become a Part of the True Church
(Copyright 06-28-2025) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Dear Friends and Brethren, There are many Churches that claim to be Christian. The claim to be a Christian Church implies that its teachings are consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ, and that Christ’s example is followed by the Church making the claim. It ought to be obvious to anyone who seriously considers the matter that not all Churches that claim to be Christian really are following teachings consistent with the teachings of Jesus Christ found in the Bible. If one comes to that conclusion, perhaps he may wonder, “How can I be a […]
Why the Church must Dismantle the False Belief Systems of this Generation
(Copyright 04-04-2025) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I recently sat with a small group in a circle that included Rafael Cruz, the father of TX Senator Ted Cruz, and his niece, Bibi Loyola, who is Ted’s cousin and grassroots coordinator. We were having an informal interactive Bible study and the conversation turned to the role of politics in changing American culture. I suggested that it will take more than politics and an election to change America. Everyone heartily agreed and Rafael pointed out that the church in America needs to understand spiritual warfare, and he quoted II Corinthians 10:4-5, which reads, For […]
Elmer Fisher – one of the first members of the Radio/Worldwide Church of God
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia) I have now included some information on Elmer and Margret Fisher who HWA mentions a number of times in his Autobiography: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/iframe/ABC/Pioneers&Researchers/Fishers/Fishers.html This link also mentions a Bobby Fisher referred to in a Good News magazine – she came to a HWA campaign in 1934 and to a GTA campaign 13-14 Dec 1974 (Good News, March 1975, p. 24): “That evening Mr. Armstrong spoke to another capacity crowd. Among those sitting in the audience was a veteran of many early campaigns, Mrs. Bobby Fisher. Forty years earlier, in December 1934, Mrs. Fisher, then a teenager, sat in a […]
As Eve believed Satan, Church Leaders Believe Devil-Media: Genesis 3:4-6
(Copyright 2020) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) As Eve believed Satan, Church Leaders Believe Devil-Media: Genesis 3:4-6. The Forbidden Fruit is – Believing the Devil. Christians and Jews Disarmed: Surrendered Moral Authority to Devil-Media and the State. God Commanded Adam “You must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die” Genesis 2:17-18. State and Church Leaders are eating Devil-Media’s – poisoned fruit – and feeding – it to the masses. Knowledge from God – Truth, Light and Life – Knowledge from Devil-Media is the food of […]
The Doctrinal Heritage of the Church of God in the Nineteenth Century
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia) This writer has had a long-term interest in the history of the Church of God and Sabbatarian movement. Of particular interest has been the period around 1820-1880; the supposed ‘missing link’ in Sabbatarian history; how the doctrines of the Church were assembled; how they were sourced; and the mysterious ways God works to bring this about. When I was still investigating the Truth in the mid-1970s, I did notice some similarities between the Churches of God to other groups such as the Jehovah Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventists, Second Adventists, British-Israelites etc. Further investigation proved enlightening. As […]
A Snapshot of Church History and Mosaic Law
(Copyright) by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) Passover (Lev. 23:4-8f.; Mt. 26:26f.) and the 7th day Sabbath (Gen. 2:1-3; Ex. 20:8-11; Lk. 4:16) aren’t observed by most Christians today, but in the days of the Apostles they were (Acts 15:21; 21:20-24; 1st Cor. 5:6-8), which reveals that they kept Mosaic Law. The Church teaches that the Law was nullified at the death of Jesus, but Church History records that for the first 90 years after the resurrection, all Christians kept Passover and the 7th day Sabbath, and walked out their faith in Christ through all the rules of Moses that applied […]
Falling Asleep in Church
(Copyright) Sent by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Just for those who sometimes fall asleep in church.https://youtu.be/SXU–fCB1f0 (Video approximately 4.5 minutes long.)
Should Women Remain Silent in the Church?
(Copyright) by Clint Byars (Sharpsburg, Georgia) This is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects in the New Testament. There are two primary passages where the subject is addressed, 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 and 1 Timothy 2:11-15. 1 Corinthians 14 KJV 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came […]
Church of God Timelines
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia) Church of God Timelines captures the major events in the Church of God and related communities since the late 1700s. Almost a year-by-year recording of key and interesting events can be found in the document which is thoroughly referenced. It also contains a number of appendices and an extensive bibliography for further research. Download at: CHURCH OF GOD TIMELINE (friendsofsabbath.org) ———————————————————————————————Reprinted with permission from: Friends of the Sabbath Australiahttp://www.friendsofsabbath.org/ ———————————————————————————————
Proof of The Church
(Copyright) by Warren Zehrung (Little Rock, Arkansas) Jesus Christ said, “I will build My Church.” (Matthew 16:18) He started His Church with the disciples and those who received His Spirit on Pentecost Day. Jesus did not construct a cathedral, basilica, mosque, or any other kind of physical structure – but he began bringing together His saints – the Church. The most High God does not dwell in man-made temples (Acts 7:48). Christians are the temple of God. He lives in them, walks in them; He is their God and they are His people (2Corinthians 6:16). The Church of God is: One […]
Any Church Is Better Than No Church
by Nathaniel Burson (Big Sandy, Texas) “But… you’ve GOT to go to church somewhere!” Everyone in the world, regardless of their religion, knows without question that the one thing most important in life is to go to church. This is the one thing that all religions agree upon; going to church, synagogue, temple, or mosque is the fundamental sign of a believer. Sure, they all disagree on which day, what time, how long, and what to do when you get there… but as long as you GO, the rest doesn’t matter much. Most people don’t even care what church you go to – but you […]
Why the Church must Avoid Forging Political Alliances in the Days Ahead
(Copyright) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) As followers of Christ, we must openly support those political candidates whose values and policies reflect our own. However, history shows that when the Church forges cozy ties and alliances with civil authorities or a political party, she loses her purity and the ability to be a bold, prophetic voice to the nation and those in power. Jesus, by His example, showed us the way in this regard. A Kingdom Not of This WorldThere were many political and religious parties in first century Israel, but Jesus forged no ties with any of them. How could […]
The Feasts of Israel and the Church
by Avram Yehoshua (Flagstaff, Arizona) The use of many of the Feasts of Israel in Acts and First Corinthians, and them as time markers, reveals that the Apostles continued to celebrate them all their lives. The Church teaches that the Feasts were ‘done away with’ at the crucifixion, and therefore, Christians don’t keep them, but NT Scripture clearly reveals otherwise: 1. Acts 2:1 30 AD—The Feast of Weeks (Hebrew: Shavu’ot—Pentecost; Ex. 34:22; Dt. 16:9-10)2. Acts 12:3 44 AD—The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:8, 15f.; 23:15; 34:18; Lev. 23:6f)3. Acts 12:4 44 AD—Passover (Ex. 12:11, 27; Lev. 23:5f.; Num. 9:5; 28:16; […]
Do Church Eras Exist?
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia)
The State of the Church Today: Disheartening Woes? Or Doing His Will?
by Michael R. Zaeske (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Must Women Be Silent in the Church?
by Jeffrey Caldwell (Redwood City, California) Ralph Woodrow, an evangelical Christian minister, is a correspondent of mine. He is a bit famous for formerly supporting Alexander Hislop’s thesis in The Two Babylon’s, but then repudiating his support in a follow-up book when he was challenged to check into the quality of Hislop’s scholarship, which he found quite lacking. He’s taken a lot of heat for that, but I believe he is being quite honest about it. He has written many short books which are edifying biblical studies and his latest is: Must Women Be Silent in the Church? a biblical study […]
Are You in the True Church?
by Wayne Schatzle (West Chester, Ohio) Are you in the True Church that was founded by Jesus Christ? That is an important question to ask when you consider that Jesus warned there were false brethren and false ministers. Paul had a chilling warning to the church at Corinth:” There are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ’s. Marvel not! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light, therefore it is no great thing if HIS ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness”. That scripture should be a wakeup call to all of us. Consult […]
The Word, The Spirit and The Church
by Robert Schmid (Westminster, California) Is there any doubt in anybody’s mind that this world, that we live in, is NOT the Kingdom of God? I do not believe so, for we all know that we live in a world that is not God’s world, but Satan’s world. Satan is the ruler of this age, and the evidence of his rule is all around us. When Christ was on this earth, He was the light in a dark world, but after a few short years He left, to be at the right hand of God the Father in heaven. What about the […]
Cleavage in the Church
by Philip T. Derstine (Puckett, Mississippi) “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” We can speak up, so that our silence does not cause us to become partakers of other’s sins (Ezekiel 33, entire chapter). In this post-911 world, the sword has already come on the land with worse judgments to follow (verse 3), so when we see the connection between certain sins and an even more certain judgment, it is our job to warn the people being lulled to sleep by the complacency of Church leaders: The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him when he […]
Are there Still Elders in the Church?
by B. L. Cocherell (Nevada) Some believe and teach that the early church did not have an organized ministry which selected men who were given authority through the ritual of laying on of hands to supervise, teach, and govern congregations in an official leadership capacity. Some also believe and teach that men identified as elders in the early church were not spiritual leaders but were just older men with no official capacity. The logic used to attempt to validate these two beliefs, is that the Greek words translated in most English bibles as ordained are not a correct translation of these […]
A Chart Comparing Offices in the Synagogue and the Church
(Copyright) by Craig White (Australia)
A Church Without Women
(Copyright) by Dianne D. McDonnell (Arlington, Texas)
Church Leaders – Surrenders to the State – Moral Authority
by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) And that is State Worship. Church leaders have disarmed themselves: They have “Closed their Eyes” to the Sword of Truth. Christian leaders, Jews, and Messianic Jews – have – Surrendered to the State “The Knowledge of Good and Evil” without a whimper in Protest. If a believer in God’s word Speaks out against the Evil of the State – Legalizing – Sexual Perversions. Church Leaders confirm their – Disloyalty to God and – Bow in Loyalty to the State – by condemning them for getting involved in “Politics.” Jeremiah 6:10 describes them “Their ears […]
Ending the Cycle of Abuse in the Church of God
by Laura Lee (Bismarck, North Dakota) If you saw an old woman being robbed, would you help her? If you knew a child was being sexually molested, would you report it to the proper authorities? If you knew a woman was being abused by her husband, would you help her? If you heard a man beating his wife, would you call the police? If you knew someone had just lost a loved one, would you be a friend? If you knew someone had a family member who was mentally ill, would you be a friend? If you saw, or […]