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Birds, fish, whales, butterflies and frogs all have something in common. Hundreds of species of them migrate. They move from north to south, from east to west, up and down, back and forth. Golden plovers and Arctic terns navigate thousands of miles—from … Read More

Christ warned, “When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:…For then shall … Read More

“Stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us FREE,” shouted the evangelist to the “amens” of the audience. One of the last things any Christian would want to believe is that he is “under the Law.” Surely any Christian person … Read More

CHAPTER ONE “O God, where are You when I need You?” Each day, millions pray. In China, Japan, Southeast Asia, prayers are recited in Buddhist temples, Shintoist pagodas; prayer wheels turn in dozens of Nepalese streams. In Europe, Central and … Read More

The apostle John, transported forward into time, wrote of the strange, awesome things he saw in the book of Revelation, the Apocalypse. He wrote, “And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out … Read More

Millions in the Christian-professing world believe they will be raptured to heaven. They sing of “heavenly mansions,” our “home up above,” and of “going to be with the Lord.” In thousands of funeral ceremonies, clergymen confidently assure bereaved relatives their … Read More

Hundreds of millions gather each “Easter” on mountain tops, in huge outdoor stadiums, and in churches all over the Christian professing world to observe a sunrise service. All suppose they are observing the moment of Christ’s resurrection. But the resurrection … Read More

Why are we commanded to “afflict our souls” by fasting on the Day of Atonement? What is so solemn, so somber, about this day that it requires fasting? Here, from your own Bible, is the truth about the Day of Atonement. The … Read More

Is the Bible REALLY the Word of a Supreme Being? Or, as the skeptics and evolutionists say, is it a collection of Hebrew myths, distorted history, poetry and glaring contradictions? Is there any real PROOF that the Bible is the … Read More

Jesus Christ died! Yet He was “God with us,” a member of the divine Godhead, transformed into human flesh. He was man—but He was also God! Millions believe “Christ died to save sinners.” But, if He died, was He really … Read More

Millions know we are living in awesome, frightening times! They have read books concerning Bible prophecy, portraying various scenarios for the “end of the world,” during a nuclear-bomb World War III. Many such books, foretelling the end of planet earth, … Read More

Can Christ Be Preached From the Old Testament? But HOW, If It Is “Done Away”? The famous eunuch from Ethiopia was reading from the scroll of Isaiah when Philip was sent to him. Within only a few hours, the eunuch … Read More

Why is Christmas not mentioned in the Bible? What connection does “Santa Claus” have with Christ? What is the real meaning of mistletoe, the holly wreath, and orbs on trees? Was Jesus really born on December 25th? Christmas, no matter … Read More

Millions believe a sinister “new world order” is about to begin. Many believe there is a vast conspiracy involving the United Nations; that foreign troops are already in place inside the United States; that a takeover of our country is … Read More

Believe it or not, this planet will be the scene of a MASSIVE INVASION FROM OUTER SPACE, probably within YOUR LIFETIME! The invasion will be preceded by the greatest wars in all history; by massive earthquakes wherein MILLIONS will be … Read More

Was Christ unable to sin? Was there no struggle involved in His 33 1/2 years of tabernacling in human flesh? Today, some are plunging into error, teaching that it was utterly impossible for Christ to commit sin. If this is true, then you and I have no Savior! Here is … Read More

Millions joke about the devil. Famous comedian Flip Wilson’s “The devil made me do it” made his audiences laugh. We have “devil’s food cake”; “The devil’s Punch Bowl,” a geological phenomenon; “The Red devils,” a college sports team, and a … Read More

Is God only a “First Cause” who used evolution as His method of creation? Recently, the pope in Rome gave credence to the Darwinian theory of evolution, indicating that, so long as evolution did not leave God out of the picture, it … Read More

You have never seen God. No one has ever taken a photograph of God. No one can write to Him and receive a letter with the return address “Heaven” stamped on it. Yet, millions worship various concepts of God in … Read More

Was Peter the CHIEF APOSTLE, having absolute authority over all the other 11 apostles? The Catholic Church claims Peter was the designated LEADER of all other apostles; that there has been an unbroken “succession of popes” which has ruled the … Read More

Is it true that we human beings go either to heaven or to hell when we die? Hundreds of millions say YES! One of the fundamental beliefs of the mainstream “Christian ” religions is that of the immortality of the … Read More

Is the world’s greatest nation ignored in Bible prophecy? If it is, how could prophecy be considered valid? How could prophecy be inspired, If the United States of America is nowhere mentioned? Surely, if Bible prophecy is relevant to our times, NOW, then it MUST mention the … Read More

Evolutionists say all life began in the SEA! You and I, they say, began as a simple, one-celled organism which resulted from a “chance strike of lightning in a primordial soup of methane and ammonia!” Those simple cells ultimately became … Read More

Evolution stands exposed as a myth; a fanciful theory where so-called “fact” is built upon assumption; where theory replaces data; where guesswork replaces logic; where anti-supernaturalistic bias reigns supreme. Evolution is built on the house of cards called “The Geologic Succession Of Strata,” … Read More

Not since the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor has the United States been swept up in such fervent patriotism! Flags are waving everywhere; “God Bless America” is the standard conclusion of every presidential speech; prayers are offered in Catholic … Read More

Introduction: Immediately following a recent private meeting with the German Chancellor, the newly elected pope came to the microphones to denounce the world’s financial system. He called it the “cult of money.” But isn’t just about everything beyond the reach … Read More

Continually, the media tells us we are fighting a “war against terrorism,” or fighting “The War in Afghanistan.” We are told that “Iraq may be next,” and told of the latest rejection by Saddam Hussein of President Bush’s insistence that … Read More

(For Soldiers: Armor is Better Than a Thin Cotton Shirt!) “Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11). “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus … Read More

When did you last go to church, and hear the preacher say, “I have some GOOD NEWS for you about another important part of the coming GOVERNMENT OF GOD soon to be set up on this earth!”? Probably never! That … Read More

A Message For Our Time and the Twenty-First Century! Millions have heard what they believe is the “gospel.” Most have heard a gospel “about” Jesus Christ, but they have NEVER HEARD the gospel HE BROUGHT! Jesus Christ came preaching the … Read More

Jesus Christ warned, “For then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not from the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened there should no flesh be saved [alive]: … Read More

For decades, I have shouted a witness and a warning to our nations that a time of “GREAT TRIBULATION” is prophesied to strike our people! Daniel was told “And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which … Read More

HALLOWE’EN, commonly spelled without the apostrophe today, is utterly PAGAN! All its symbols and customs stem from ancient heathen mythology. Why should any Christ-centered, Bible-believing person revel in ghoulish death? What place have witches, goblins, demons, skeletons, “Jack o’ Lanterns,” … Read More

For years, I have foretold the horrors of the “Great Tribulation” to befall our peoples! Will the reverberations, economic, political and military, from the massive terrorist attack against the United States cause a global economic collapse? Is this the first … Read More

The ultimate destination; the most hoped-for, longed-for abode is heaven. Hundreds of millions confidently believe they will go to heaven when they die. They believe their loved ones who have passed away are there even now. And what a beautiful, … Read More

Your daily news is filled with terrible tragedies; massive earthquakes, violent storms, scandals, murders, terrible traffic accidents, crime and violence, wars or the threat of war—most of the news we hear is BAD news! Yet, nearly 2,000 years ago, a … Read More

Some of the most fascinating programs on television are those dealing with wildlife. In our modern day of marvelous inventions, millions of us may sit in our own living rooms and see dozens of kinds of animals in Africa; lions, … Read More

It’s a multi-billion dollar business, embracing films, video movies, TV soaps, books, magazines and newspapers—the business of attempting to satisfy the insatiable appetites of millions of people who wish to know every detail possible about the private lives of their … Read More

WHY does your Bible say Christ’s FIRST GREAT EDICT after He sets up His world-ruling kingdom will be His command to all nations to come to His new world headquarters in Jerusalem to KEEP THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES? Why would … Read More

Guilty! It’s the way millions feel. Guilt feelings—bearing shameful memories, being unable to rid oneself of haunting doubts—are standard fare for too many people. They are also fertile ground for cults whose leaders exploit these feelings of guilt for their … Read More

A nation is only as strong as its family unit. Today, divorce decrees outstrip marriage licenses in many big cities. Millions of Americans have “live-in” mates, freely cohabiting together without legal sanction, without full commitment. Millions of single parents strive … Read More

Prophecies for the End Time   The Bible describes something as miry clay, mixed with iron.  But iron and clay don’t mix!  The prophecies describe ten-nations which will be unified together, but only for a short time. What is the unifying agent which … Read More

Why did Jesus say “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the son of man, which is in heaven”? (John 3:13). Jesus, who had just come from heaven, and who appeared in human flesh, said, plainly that Elijah … Read More

Most Christ-professing people believe God is an unfathomable MYSTERY; a “Trinity.” This doctrine, proposed and accepted more than three hundred years after Christ, is held by the Roman Catholic church and dozens of Protestant denominations. Millions seem to accept it … Read More

To many a churchgoing, professing Christian, the question above appears ludicrous. To suggest that something so innocent appearing as birthday observance is sinful is like attacking America, Mom and apple pie! Yet there are those who insist there are Bible … Read More

For years, network news media have questioned various religious leaders who had confidently predicted the “rapture” on a given date. Recently, one such would-be prophet was required to change his earlier book title about the “Rapture of 1988” to the … Read More

Is baptism necessary for salvation? When should it be done? Should infants be baptized? Should one be re-baptized in later years if one feels his first baptism was invalid? Should the living be baptized for the dead? What is the form for baptism? Sprinkling, … Read More

“Praise the Lord, I’m BORN AGAIN!” Millions of those who have come forward at evangelistic campaigns, or answered altar call at revival have spoken those words. Former President Jimmy Carter, whose sister is a well-known evangelist, considers himself a “born-again” … Read More

Probably the best known alleged “resident” in heaven is the famous beggar Lazarus! Countless millions have heard the story of “Lazarus and the rich man,” much embellished, and with impassioned attacks against the unfeeling, insufferable hauteur of the rich and … Read More

Part I FRENCH PRESIDENT OFFERS TO WORK WITH VATICAN! The vast majority of the French people are Roman Catholic. French President Jacques Chirac is working hard to restore France to what he believes is its rightful place as the leader … Read More

This end-time Work of the Watchman has a well documented history and tradition. It began with my Grandfather, some 70 years ago. All involved or familiar with this Work know of his lifelong contribution; and of the long and productive … Read More

God says a BEAST, having two horns like a lamb, yet speaking as a “dragon,” will “causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a MARK in their right hand, or in their foreheads … Read More

WHY Such Hatred In The Mideast? What Are The Real ROOTS Of The Conflict, And What Does Bible PROPHECY Say About the Final Outcome? Why do the Arabs hate the Jews? Why do so many Jews hate the Arabs? Why the continual … Read More

Millions of churchgoing professing Christians are familiar with the 1,000 years of Christ’s reign. However, the mainstream fundamentalist churches all teach that a man’s soul goes instantly to heaven when he dies, denying a millennial reign on the earth, while one of the major Sabbatarian religions (Seventh-day Adventist) … Read More

“Astounding!” “Dumbfounding!” “What is the meaning of this?” “What is happening?” These were the startled expressions coming from the mouths of a crowd of several thousand on the Day of Pentecost nearly two thousand years ago. Those who uttered these … Read More

Outrageous taxes and tax abuses have not ensured any nation’s prosperity. What is the key to national financial health and security? What can be the results of ignoring God’s laws regarding money? How did money figure in Judas’ attitude of … Read More

It was Saturday night in Israel. In downtown Jerusalem, hundreds of young teenagers were thronging the busiest part of the city; a brightly lit collection of shops and restaurants when a young Arab, with perhaps up to two kilos of … Read More

Millions of Americans feel they get all the “church going” they need from watching television on Sundays. Local churches and pastors complain, say the “electronic church” is stealing members. Many people wonder, “Should I go to a church? Can I … Read More

So said Job upon repentance. These words are recorded in Job 42:6. To abhor means “to shrink from in fear, disgust or hatred; to detest.” It is perhaps one of the strongest English words to connote total revulsion and loathing. This powerful scripture, together with Jeremiah 17:9, “The … Read More

Some say you must “speak with other tongues” or YOU CANNOT BE SAVED! Believers are encouraged to “be baptized with the Holy Ghost and with FIRE!” Some are told to just “let their minds go—to allow ‘their word’ to come … Read More

The family was shocked beyond comprehension! Caught in a snowstorm in Alaska, they had kept their heater running. The snow had piled high around the car and, without their knowledge, deadly carbon monoxide had seeped into the automobile. The gas—heavier … Read More

(How Ferdie, the Phantom Fungus, Foils Evolution!) Evolutionists hate questions such as “Which came first, the chicken, or the egg?” Symbiosis is another subject they hate. For, if all life gradually evolved from simple to complex, how can they explain TWO life forms, living … Read More

True repentance can be one of the most PAINFUL of all mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences! It can also be the most JOYFUL, once the agony and pain have been endured! With world conditions the way they are, it behooves … Read More

What are the differences between the Passover and the Lord’s Supper? The apostle Paul referred to “the last supper” of Jesus Christ as “the Lord’s supper” (1 Corinthians 11:20) in teaching Gentile Christians to observe the symbols of Christ’s death. … Read More

Introduction: Meet the Real Jesus It’s time you met the real Jesus. It’s time you knew Him as He was: sometimes brusque, abrupt and authoritative. Always thoughtful, philosophical and profound. It’s time you knew that Jesus could be the kindest … Read More

Shocking? Yes, it is! Millions suppose Christ came to “save the world.” They believe He came to die for the sins of mankind, yet do not know what sin is. Millions think He came to establish the “Christian religion.” Almost no one … Read More

“For God SO LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life,” says God’s Word. “God IS LOVE,” wrote John. The primary attributes of God’s Holy Spirit … Read More

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8). Obviously, God has offered salvation by His GRACE, and through FAITH … Read More

Is It as “Simple as ABC”? A short while ago, as I dialed across my car radio, I came upon two evangelicals discussing how “simple” it was to be saved. The one said to the other, “It is as simple as … Read More

“The devil made me do it!” said Flip Wilson. Funny? You bet. Millions laugh at such quips. In daily conversation, people say they have a “devilish” good time; call a child a “little devil,” speak of a suffering friend as … Read More

(Or is there something we must DO to enter the Kingdom of God?) Thousands of professing Christians and many large denominations insist there are no works required in order to receive salvation! Millions of people who profess Christ insist that the LAW is … Read More

Easter is the greatest of all “Christian” observances, closely followed by Christmas. It supposedly celebrates the resurrection of Christ. WHY, then, did Paul command the Gentile Christians to “show the Lord’s DEATH” till He come? Jesus Christ Himself celebrated His … Read More

Today, dozens, perhaps hundreds of small, independent groups meet together each Sabbath, eschewing any kind of “organized religion.”  Is God’s church organized? Is all organization or structure in the church wrong? The closer you look at things man has made, the more chaos, … Read More

All of us know there is something terribly wrong with our world. Only an unthinking, uncaring person could fail to be concerned over the rising tide of crime, political assassinations and international terrorism that makes up much of our news today. Despite … Read More

All your life, you have heard a message about the person of Jesus Christ, but you are NOT told about the MESSAGE He BROUGHT to this earth! The very first words he spoke were, “REPENT ye, and believe the gospel!” But what … Read More

Are the so-called “dietary laws” of the Bible merely “Jewish” restrictions, and not to be observed by  Christians? Millions of professing Christians eat pork products, seafood of all kinds, rabbits, squirrels, even rattlesnake. Most believe the “dietary laws” have long … Read More

Evolution stands exposed as a myth; a fanciful theory where so-called “fact” is built upon assumption; where theory replaces data; where guesswork replaces logic; where anti-supernaturalistic bias reigns supreme. Evolution is built on the house of cards called “The Geologic Succession Of Strata,” … Read More

Since the 1950s, I have been proclaiming that America will one day be stunned by the emergence of a new power bloc in Europe; that America and the Soviet Union would not go to war; that a reunited Germany would be pivotal to a future United States of Europe! Now, … Read More

The riots in Los Angeles and many other cities are clear proof of the terribly thin veneer of civilized behavior that barely disguises the underlying violent, criminal mentality of countless thousands in society. Seizing on an astounding “not guilty” verdict … Read More

Did Christ come to DO AWAY with His Father’s law? Was one of the major purposes for Christ’s sojourn on earth to “nail the law to the cross”? Millions assume Jesus Christ came as a “reformer,” to DO AWAY with … Read More

“And Moses said unto God, ‘Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, ‘The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you’: and they shall say to me, ‘What is His name?’ what … Read More

Just what IS the “Kingdom of God”? Is it the Church? Is it Great Britain.? Is it the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages? Is it something “within” twentieth-century Christians? Is it in heaven? Is it, as some skeptics … Read More

What is the “gospel”? Why can’t churches agree on what it is? If they all preach the “gospel,” why are their messages different? Is the “gospel of the Kingdom of God” different from the “gospel … by which also you are saved”? … Read More

“Behold I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: “And He shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their … Read More

Should the Church be accomplishing a work? Is there a purpose for the Church – a great good set before it? Why did Jesus say, “I will build my Church”? What was that Church to accomplish? Where is that Church today? Who are its members? Is that Church organized? Do you need to belong to “an … Read More

There are hundreds of philosophies about life; library shelves are filled with books on what we human beings are allegedly all about; psychology, philosophy, religion, all try to inspire us-to assuage our grief and frustration-to give us hope. But do … Read More

Only a few decades ago, etiquette precluded the subject of homosexuality from polite conversation. Most parents chose to protect their young children from exposure to such discussion. Today it is unavoidable. The “gay” movement has succeeded in forcing the issue … Read More

Bible prophecy says massive earthquakes, tidal waves, huge storms and catastrophes in unimaginable intensity are to shake this earth just prior to Christ’s return. Are we now entering a time of increasingly devastating natural calamities? Is the eruption of Mount … Read More

Is there anything more important to know than what really happens at death? Millions believe they have a conscious, thinking, seeing, hearing, feeling “soul” within them—that THEY really ARE a “soul”—which will live on in conscious life at the moment … Read More

Anciently, God told His people Israel to ‘COUNT” from the morrow after the wave sheaf offering (Omer) fifty days to arrive at the “Feast of Sabbaths” or the “Feast of Firstfruits.” From the practice of counting seven Sabbaths plus one … Read More

Jesus Christ preached the Gospel about the soon-coming Kingdom of God. He is to rule in that Kingdom for one thousand years before a “new heavens and new earth.” But what will that Kingdom be like? Will humans live in it? Can children grow up and … Read More

There is a large bulge in the wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Recently, it was announced that a group of Jordanian engineers would commence work on reinforcing the wall. Obviously, the Israeli government knows that any attempt by Israel … Read More

Recently, I received a letter from a gentleman who said: “Dear Mr. Armstrong. For the past several months I have [been] watching your television program, as well as ordering numerous tapes and booklets. I have certainly enjoyed your insight into … Read More

WHERE is the true church? WHAT is the church? Should you belong to a church? Will you be lost if you do not? Why are there so many different churches? Can they all be part of the chosen body of Christ? What is the work of the church? … Read More

“And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent” (Revelation … Read More

Tens of thousands believe there is a place of safety, probably in the Jordanian desert, awaiting God’s church. Thousands fervently hope they can qualify to flee to this place to escape the coming Great Tribulation. Is this a valid hope? WILL the … Read More

In vision, John saw a huge throng of 144,000 “of all the tribes of the children of Israel” who are said to be “before the throne of God.” Who are these people? Are they in Heaven? Are they a church … Read More

In symbol, John saw a ” …beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.” No such creature has ever been seen or heard of before … Read More

This question has puzzled theologians for centuries: Was He God—Was He Angel—Was He Spiritual Essence—Did He Exist Only in the Plan, Thought, and Purpose of God? Did Christ exist prior to His Human birth through the virgin Mary? Was He God? Was He actually … Read More

For nearly two thousand years, theologians and laymen have speculated about“the Antichrist.’’ Dozens of political, military, and religious leaders have been dubbed “the Antichrist.” Usually, he is seen as the embodiment of all evil: a satanic, devious, plotting conspirator who seeks the overthrow … Read More

Millions are crying out to God following our national tragedy; the horrifying attack by murderous terrorists on the twin trade towers and the Pentagon. Yet, there are many others who say they “are mad at God!” Prominent religious leaders who … Read More

The first great command Jesus Christ will issue after His return will be that all nations must keep the Feast of Tabernacles! (Zechariah 14:16-19). Today, many “Christian” churches and organizations believe God’s annual holy days are “done away, ” nailed … Read More

You and I live in a “Sunday-keeping world.” Hundreds of denominations; thousands of churches, observe Sunday as their day of worship, which they call “The Lord’s Day.” Saturday is one of the busiest days of the week. From the earliest … Read More

Always, in the aftermath of another deadly slaughter of classmates in the latest school massacre, parents, teachers, fellow students and the media plaintively ask WHY? The interviews are as predictable as spring — “But he was such a good kid.” … Read More

For centuries, evangelists have shouted “REPENT!”From John the Baptist, Jesus Christ and the early apostles;from Luther to Billy Sunday –the cry has been REPENT! But repent of what? How? What does it mean to repent? Why should you be concerned about repenting? Does it make any difference if you don’t? “I’m going to ask you … Read More

Churches are everywhere. One cannot drive through many neighborhoods without seeing the familiar shape of a church building on a street corner. Churches are as familiar as shopping centers, fire stations, homes, and parking meters – a part of society. … Read More

Can You Be Born into the Spirit World? What you are about to read will shock you, for it will challenge age-old concepts about the very purpose of human life. What are you, after all? Are you—the deeply private, thinking, feeling, hoping, … Read More

Palestinian Arabs are bitterly aware of plans by Jewish sects to build a temple in Jerusalem. What infuriates them, and many Arab governments throughout Islam, is that two of the holiest places to all Muslims, the Al Aqsa and Dome … Read More

The world was startled recently when it was revealed Scottish scientists had “cloned an adult sheep.” Exited, frenetic news reports flashed around the world. Major networks quickly called together panels representing Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish religious leaders to discuss the … Read More

Commencing on November 15, 2001, tens of millions of gleeful parents and children alike will fulfill their breathlessly-awaited expectations – the “Harry Potter” movie will make its long-awaited debut on that date. Thereafter, the producers predict, “Harry Potter” will break … Read More

(Or: Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About What Happens When We Die) All your life, you have heard the saying, “You can’t take it with you.” Obviously, as this old saying goes, we leave everything behind when we go to … Read More

To most, those living in Jesus’ day were ancient old men, long, white beards flowing down over their chests, stooped, rheumy-eyed, sad. Millions think of them as ancient sages, soft-spoken “saints,” standing around with hands forming steeples, and a faraway … Read More