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Why Christians Don’t Celebrate New Year’s

Millions keep New Year’s without knowing why—or where it originated. While some question its observance, of course most see nothing wrong with such a celebration. Have you ever considered—much less investigated—why you believe and practice what you do?

Who or What Is the Beast of Revelation?

By David C. Pack

The world is nearing the “end of all things.” The book of Revelation speaks of a terrifying, great “beast” to appear at the end of the age. The Bible identifies this beast and warns of his “mark”—while prophesying civilization-shattering events leading to Armageddon. Here is what will happen to governments and nations from now on!

Understanding Tongues

By David C. Pack

What about the tongues question? Do all who receive the Holy Spirit “speak in tongues”? Is this evidence of God’s power—and of “baptism with the Holy Spirit”? Are “tarry meetings” biblical? What does the Bible really say about the gift of tongues? Here are the answers!

The Sabbath

Has Time Been Lost?

By David C. Pack

Many realize that God created, rested on, blessed and hallowed the seventh day! Which day is this now? Has the weekly cycle been lost? Can we know? You can be certain. Here is absolute proof!

War, Killing and the Military

By David C. Pack

Should members of the Church of God go to war? Is it their duty to bear arms, fight and kill—“serve” in the military? Can wars be “just”? In war, does the end ever justify the means? What does God say?

Taking Charge of Your Finances

Everyone desires a fulfilling and successful life. All dream of running a stable, healthy and happy family, providing for their every need. Yet more and more people are being swept into a sea of high-interest credit card bills. Personal debt and bankruptcies are at an all-time high. Families now routinely spend more than they earn. Here is what you can do to turn the tide of debt, take charge of your finances—and find true economic success!

Worldliness

What Is It?

Is it makeup? Driving around in a bright red sports car? Wearing expensive jewelry or the latest fashions hot off the Paris runways? Is it drinking alcohol, dancing or going to parties? Should a Christian avoid any—or all—of these? Should he try not to fit in with the crowd? What does the Bible say?

What You Need to Know About Fasting

Christ said that His servants would fast. What is a fast? Is it starving yourself? Is it missing one meal—or more than one? Is fasting an obsolete Old Testament ritual—or an effective tool for Christian growth? Is it commanded for Christians today? Here are the answers to these questions and more!

Is II Peter 3:10 referring to the complete annihilation of the earth?

The Truth Hidden Behind Makeup

By David C. Pack

What is the truth about makeup? Most women—even some little girls—wear it. Yet few know its history. Even fewer know what God’s Word says about it. Are cosmetics addressed in the Bible? Does it approve their use? Is makeup wrong—sin? What principles apply? Here are the answers!

Just What Is Salvation?

By David C. Pack

Such unnecessary confusion and misplaced confidence about salvation! What does salvation mean? When—how—is one “saved”? The answers are not what you think—or expect. Here they are, made absolutely plain!

What Science Will Never Discover About Your Mind

By David C. Pack

Appalling evils and troubles are increasing around the world. Suffering continues to grow worse. Can humanity survive? Where can we go for the answers? Theologians, moralists, psychologists and educators have been unable to find the hidden key to the human mind. Scientific knowledge expands daily, but it has not, and will never, discover the missing dimension of the mind. You will learn what they cannot!

Does the Bible Teach Predestination?

By David C. Pack

What does predestination mean? Has the course of your life already been decided? Has God determined the fate of all men in advance? What about free moral agency? Why were you born? Does God have a plan? If so, what is it? Many are confused and worry needlessly about those who have died in ignorance. Yet, the Bible teaching is plain—easy to understand. Here is the amazing truth about God’s plan and predestination!

Doing the Work Through Your Last Will and Testament

By Craig W. Beidler, Attorney at Law

Can you continue to support God’s Work after your death? You can. This booklet carefully explains what you should do. You will be surprised at how simple it can be!

Upcoming Announcements

By David C. Pack

Mr. Pack will be posting two or three more “Friday Announcements” in the coming weeks. These will explain in detail additional expansive elements of the Haggai/Zechariah prophecy. They will open your eyes to things that God has long intended to do in His end-time Work that no one ever understood before, and you will see that His Word is plain! The first will be this Friday, and will cover interesting points and scriptures everyone should keep in mind now. The next one or two will bring clarity to certain questions about “dates,” and how brethren should now view the “when” of the prophecy’s fulfillment.

Meditation

The Misunderstood Tool

What is meditation? Is it daydreaming? Is it emptying your mind? Is it reaching a “higher plane of consciousness”? Is it sitting Indian-style, pondering “life’s great questions”? Are these what God calls MEDITATION?

Did Jesus Have Long Hair?

Proper Hair Lengths and Styles in God’s Church

Almost every artist’s rendering of Christ portrays Him with long hair. But is this accurate? Can we know? The answers to these questions, and to those concerning acceptable hair lengths and styles for men and women, are found in God’s Word.

Angels

God’s Ministering Spirits

What is the role of angels in God’s Master Plan? The world’s churches have universally misunderstood who and what angels are and what they do. But God’s Word reveals the truth about these spirit beings.

Does I Corinthians 15:29 validate the practice of being baptized for those who have died?

Study to Show Yourself Approved

The Bible is a living Book. Some have no interest in studying it. Do you understand the value of Bible study? How can you establish a pattern and stick to it? What kind of things should you study? Read on—and learn why you should study the Bible!

You Can Live the Abundant Life!

By David C. Pack

Your life can be full of enjoyment, happiness and abundant living! God intends that you experience these things. Yet people do not know what brings—what causes—the abundant life. Here are the vital keys that you can know!

God’s Principles of Healthful Living

There is a cause for every effect. When God’s physical laws are broken, sickness and disease result. But if you diligently keep them, you will be healthy, happy and “brimming with life.” This booklet restores the knowledge of God’s principles of healthful living, which have largely been abandoned by the world.

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The True Meaning of “Grow in Grace and Knowledge”

By David C. Pack