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A New Open Letter to UCG Members and Ministers

By David C. Pack

“Trick?” or “Treat?”

Unmasking Halloween

Americans spend $9 billion on Halloween each year. It is the second largest holiday, after Christmas. What is the true origin of Halloween? Is it harmless fun—or something much different? How did it become a common practice? Should you observe Halloween?

Your Extraordinary Impact on Our Young People

Former AYC Director

Every summer, the Church organizes and runs Ambassador Youth Camp. This special article shows how AYC is changing the lives of our teens.

Does the New Testament Teach All Ten Commandments?

Did Christ come to do away with or replace the Ten Commandments? Are all Ten Commandments taught and enforced in the New Testament? Did Paul teach them to the Gentiles? What about the book of James?

Is there scriptural evidence that Jesus Christ’s birth was in the fall of the year and not on December 25?

Are You Being Called?

By David C. Pack

Many wonder if they are being called of God. How can you know? Are feelings sufficient on such a vital matter? What is a calling? What does God’s Word say? You need to know.

Are Birthday Celebrations Christian?

Birthday cakes. Lighted candles. Singing “Happy Birthday.” Receiving gifts. In almost every culture and nation on Earth, virtually nothing is as universally celebrated as birthdays. But is birthday-keeping biblical? Does God agree with this practice?

How LCG’s Teachings Differ From Those of Mr. Armstrong and The Restored Church of God

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Why the Worldwide Church of God Apostasy and Splinter Groups

Are All Animals Good Food?

By David C. Pack

Is all meat good for food? Did Jesus “cleanse” all meat? Did Peter’s vision prove it? What did Paul mean when he said that nothing is unclean “of itself?” Does it matter? Here are the Bible answers!

Do You Know “David Pack”?

My Life and Ministry—Rumors and Lies vs. Facts and Truth

By David C. Pack

Like some of you, I have been the target of obvious lies—and in my case for many years. The time has come to expose them, and to be open about many personal matters that can no longer be left unaddressed. Answering many questions, this article speaks plainly. Too much is at stake for God’s people for me to remain silent any longer.

What Is the “Abomination of Desolation”?

By David C. Pack

Several scriptures refer to it, but do you know what it is? Is it something merely from history—or a soon-coming prophesied event? Prepare for the shocking facts!

Which Bible Translations Should You Use?

God commands us to seek His kingdom first. He also commands us to search the scriptures daily. But how can we do this if we cannot understand the language of the Bible? How can we read the Bible unless it has been translated into the language of the common people? Which of the seventy English translations produced today should you use?

Where and How Did We Get the Bible?

Some claim that the Bible is not complete without the Apocrypha or other obscure writings. Is there sufficient evidence to prove whether these documents belong in God’s Word? Many facts about the assembly and preservation of the Bible show God’s guiding hand in the entire process. Here is the amazing story of how God preserved His Word!

Can people still be saved during the coming Great Tribulation?

Should we store food and other provisions to prepare for the time of famine and tribulation prophesied in the Bible?

What is the significance of the 1,290 and 1,335 days mentioned in Daniel 12:11-12?

What is the “abomination of desolation,” mentioned in Matthew 24:15 and several other passages?

Does the Bible teach that we should observe new moons?

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