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, pouring, or immersion? Can you be saved if you are not baptized? Who should do the baptizing? What if you were…
“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” Christian, as do thousands of others in notable professions. Just what does it mean to…
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 their disdainful contempt for the plight of the poor. The famous parable of Luke 16…
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 of Europe, and, for that matter, a position of leadership in the world. For one…
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 Work of his son, my Dad; Garner Ted Armstrong. Watching today’s current news, in the light…
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 …” (Revelation 13:11-16). No man refusing that MARK will be able to buy or sell….
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 strife; bombings, knifings, shootings, rocket attacks; terrorism against helpless civilians in Jerusalem? To understand the…
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) teaches the millennium will be spent in heaven. WHY such confusion? You will be shocked to learn that your…
“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 words of astonishment were mostly Jews and proselytes, with a sprinkling of Romans and other…
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 criticism of Jesus which led to traitorous betrayal? In God’s theocracy of Israel, God insisted…