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Saturday or Sunday

Which Is the Sabbath?

By David C. Pack

Most professing Christians observe Sunday. Yet, the Jewish people (and a few others) keep the seventh-day Sabbath. Was this day only for the Jews, or only for ancient Israel?

Does the New Testament establish Sunday as the Lord’s Day—or is the Sabbath still in effect? Does it make any difference? If so, which day is the Christian Sabbath? Can it be proven?

Does God command Christians to go from door to door preaching the gospel?

How We Got the Bible

Which Translations Are Best?

Is the Bible complete without the Apocrypha or other obscure writings? Does evidence exist that these documents belong in God’s Word? Many facts about the assembly and preservation of the Bible—called canonization—show God’s guiding hand in the entire process. Section I of this booklet explains the amazing story of how God preserved His Word! Also, God commands us to seek His kingdom first and to search the Scriptures—the Bible—daily. But how can we do this if it has not been translated into the language of the common people? Section II explains which of the 70 English translations produced today you should use.

Do the Saved Go to Heaven?

By David C. Pack

Is heaven the reward of the saved? Have your departed loved ones gone there? Will you? Do you have proof? Are there plain scriptures to the contrary? Yes—here they are!

Should Accusers Be Answered?

By David C. Pack

Christ described our time as the age of hatred, betrayal, offense and lawlessness (Matt. 24:10-12). Many today use and promote innuendo, rumors, outright lies and other forms of deception to confuse and divide God’s people, and defeat their confidence in Christ’s ability to govern His Church. When presented with such information, what do—what will—you do? Christ said, “If they have persecuted Me, they will persecute you!” This means attacks, sometimes vicious, are a fact of life for God’s people. The true Church and especially its leaders stand squarely in Satan’s crosshairs. It will receive the brunt of persecution prior to the Tribulation, when Satan will turn on the “remnant” of Laodicea (Rev. 12:17). Certain questions arise: Should accusers be answered? What spirit motivates them? Did Jesus answer His accusers? Mr. Armstrong was attacked throughout his ministry. Did he answer accusers? Should I? What did Mr. Armstrong teach about this? What does God’s Word say? This book reveals the answers—and is the policy statement of The Restored Church of God about persecution and accusation, and our response to them.

Is there a scripture stating, “You can't tell winter from summer except by the budding of the trees”?

Seven Proofs God’s Kingdom Is Not Here Yet

David C. Pack

Is the Kingdom of God on Earth today, set up in the “hearts of men?” Is God using His Church to spread His Kingdom, through brotherly love and good works, until it reaches every nation? The Bible teaching is plain. Here is the vital truth of this commonly misunderstood doctrine!

Sex

Its Unknown Dimension

By David C. Pack

The world has been ignorant of the true purposes of sex. The result has been untold pain and suffering for the masses! This misery—now epidemic—is measured in disease, new kinds of perversion, unwanted pregnancies yielding abortions, illegitimate children or unwanted children in marriage, sky-rocketing divorce rates, which in turn produce corresponding numbers of jumbled families, bankruptcies, court battles and even crime.

Sadly, these conditions grow worse and more complicated, with each new generation compounding the problems and evils of the previous one.

Tragedy, unhappiness and confusion about sex and marriage have afflicted every nation of the world for thousands of years, and people have not known where to turn for the answers—the solutions— to so many ill effects, now running rampant.

But there are answers—there are solutions—and you can know them. What has not been known is that there is a vital missing dimension to marriage and sex that was not explained until the twentieth century.

This book reveals it!

What Does “Born Again” Mean?

By David C. Pack

Many speak of having been “born again.” What does this term mean? Millions think they know. Do you? Since Christ taught, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God,” correct understanding is vital. You can know Christ’s meaning. Here it is, made absolutely PLAIN!

Tomorrow’s Wonderful World

An Inside View!

By David C. Pack

Where is the world going? Why is it filled with problems, troubles, evils and ills, causing unhappiness, confusion and misery of every kind? What lies ahead? Is there hope for a different—and truly better—world? Yes! A wonderful world—unlike anything ever seen on Earth—is coming. Its arrival is certain. This book presents an inside view of what it will be like!

Train Your Children God’s Way

By David C. Pack

The family unit is under assault from an ever increasing array of forces, with children enduring the brunt of the attack. Parents are now facing almost impossible odds against successfully rearing their children!

Yet, God commands parents to “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6).

But how can parents—one alone or two working together—do this? What chance do they have of rearing balanced, moral children in today’s wild, immoral world? What should children be taught? How should they be instructed? And can you be sure that what you teach your children will stay with them for life?

God’s Word addresses these and many other questions—and the answers are not what you expect!

Dating and Courtship

God’s Way

By David C. Pack

Countless millions of shattered families began with wrong dating habits. These habits made proper courtship impossible. And the results have been tragic. The almost universal effects of modern dating demonstrate widespread ignorance, even on the most basic points of right dating. Almost no one understands the real purpose of dating or of the courtship that can ensue. The next step, achieving a happy marriage, then also becomes impossible. There is a right way to date! What is it? And there are right and wrong people to date. How can you know the difference? It is time to unlearn the wrong principles, acquired from society—and to learn and apply God’s true principles, leading to happy marriages and families! Presenting God’s perspective, this book reveals those principles.

How World Peace Will Come!

By David C. Pack

All nations long for peace. Leaders negotiate for it. Armies fight for it. Many pray for it. Yet it remains more elusive than ever. But the Bible says that it will come—and soon. Here’s how!

What Is the Kingdom of God?

By David C. Pack

Just what is the kingdom of god—and when does it appear? Is it in heaven? Is it the British Empire? Is it the universal church? Is it the Millennium? Is it “in the hearts of men” or merely the “good within each person”? Millions believe these popular ideas—yet they are ALL wrong! Unnecessary confusion and disagreement reign. Here is the Bible explanation made plain!

The Truth About Hell

By David C. Pack

The idea of an ever-burning hell has frightened countless millions! What really happens to the wicked after death? Are they “doomed to hell,” where their “souls” roast in “torment” forever? If hell exists, and the wicked go there, where is it and what is it? And when do they go? What about the resurrection of the dead? And the parable of Lazarus and the rich man? There are many popular beliefs about the fate of unrepentant sinners. Why such confusion? What are the Bible answers? Here is the truth about hell!

Just What Is “The Unpardonable Sin”?

By David C. Pack

What is “the unpardonable sin”? Many worry that they have committed it. But just what is the sin that “shall not be forgiven”? Do only converted people commit it—or can non-Christians? The answers are not what you think.

End All Your Financial Worries

By David C. Pack

No one thinks they have enough money. Many are concerned—even obsessed—by the need for more. Despite the majority of households having more than one income, this is often still not enough to pay the bills. Budgeting does not always help. Everyone wants to end their money worries. The Bible holds the key!

The Ten Commandments

“Nailed to the Cross” or Required for Salvation?

By David C. Pack

For every cause there is an effect. Obeying the Ten Commandments identifies the cause that will produce every good and desirable effect. But the world has been deceived, thinking that this great Law is burdensome and harsh, and lacks love and mercy. Yet, the world ignores the plain Word of God: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments and His commandments are not grievous” (I John 5:3). The Ten Commandments are NOT done away! Now you can learn why YOU should keep this living, active, spiritual Law of God.

Where Is the True Church?

and Its Incredible History!

By David C. Pack

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ built His Church—and promised that it could never be destroyed (Matt. 16:18)!

Although foretold to remain small and persecuted, and to appear in seven phases, this Church—with faithful leaders and members in every age—has endured and continued. And it has been recognizable to those knowing what earmarks and signs to look for.

Where has this Church been for nearly two millennia? Can it be found in history and traced to the present day? How is it identified?

As compelling and gripping as anything you will read, here is the astonishing, inspiring and fascinating true story of the Church of God!

The Awesome Potential of Man

By David C. Pack

Prepare to be staggered—stunned beyond belief! Incredible truth has remained hidden—held back—from all humanity for 2,000 years. A deceived world has been kept from knowing the vital missing dimension to resolving mankind’s problems. Scientists, theologians, educators and philosophers have remained ignorant of the truth of why man exists. And yet, this awesome truth—this incredible knowledge—has always been available. But most have not known where to look. Christ came as a newscaster revealing future events—explaining in advance good news for all mankind. This is the astounding story of the true gospel that He brought—and how it involves you!

You Can Build a Happy Marriage

By David C. Pack

Most married couples lack true happiness—and have no idea how to build it. GOD instituted the marriage covenant—and the principles governing its success. Without them, real happiness is impossible. With them, you can experience a boundless JOY you have never known!

The Laws to Success

By David C. Pack

Everyone would like to be, and be thought, a success. Yet most people fail without knowing why. This need never happen to you. This booklet explains the basic laws to success. Do you know what they are? Did you know they exist? Do you even know what success is? Most people have no idea how to define success, let alone how to achieve it. Nor have they been taught the laws that govern it. Almost no one has been taught that such laws exist. Yet they do! Here is priceless knowledge. All you must do is apply it!

What Is True Conversion?

By David C. Pack

What is true conversion? Is it merely “professing Christ as Lord and Savior”? How and when is one converted? Is it sudden—immediate? Or a gradual process, lasting a lifetime? So many struggle with problems, weaknesses and sins. Does God expect overcoming—growth? What does this mean? How is it done? What role does the Holy Spirit play? What about faith and repentance? Many assume they must be perfect. Others judge God’s way by the conduct of Christians. Can one sin and remain a Christian? What about forgiveness? Millions seek answers to these questions. Here is the subject of Christian conversion finally made plain!

Christ’s Resurrection Was Not on Sunday

By David C. Pack

Did Jesus rise from the grave on Sunday morning? Had He been there for three days and three nights? He said this was the only sign (Matt. 12:40) that He was the Messiah! Does—can—this sign coincide with the tradition of a Good Friday crucifixion near sunset and a sunrise resurrection on Easter Sunday?