The Prophesied End-Time Revealed
 Biblical Truth
 Ronald Weinland

Index


  Seeking A Response

  Sabbath Observance & Congregations

  Baptism

  Topics







Abomination of Desolation | ↑ top
Chapter 5 of The Prophesied End-Time, beginning on page 161 In the online booklet, “Time Has Run Out”

Related sermons:
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God” (March 4, 2006)

Adultery | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“Coming out of Traditional Christianity - Pt.1” (Aug. 25, 2007)

Anointing (for injuries and sickness) | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“Letters & Lessons - Pt.2” (Nov. 17, 2007)

Anti-Christ | ↑ top
In short, anti-Christ means someone who was in Gods true church, had the truth of God dwelling/living in them by the power of God's Holy Spirit and then chose to reject God's way of life. They are “anti-Christ” because they will not allow Christ to live/dwell in them. Anti-Christ is not one person, nor does this refer to the Pope.

Related sermons:
“Why Such Massive Destruction - Pt.2” (Dec. 8, 2007) “Truths Revealed during Laodicea - Pt.5” (April 2, 2006) “The 49 Revealed Truths of God”

Atonement | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“Atonement” in “God's Holy Days” section of the sermon listing.

Answering questions - when asked | ↑ top
It is good to answer questions about the hope that lies within you when you are asked, but to push upon others what you have learned is not wise. As people see the growing evidence from the thunders and trumpets becoming stronger, then you too can also become stronger in explaining to others why such things are happening. Until then, simply answer questions when you are asked. When asked a question it is also good that you direct them to the book 2008 God's Final Witness (free at www.the-end.com) and/or to the Church of God-PKG website (www.cog-pkg.org).

At this point in time it is best that you focus on your own spiritual growth by being a student/disciple and learning as much as you can while you still have access to the truth, and in this manner you can grow in greater ability to better help others in the future.

Awakened Brethren (from WCG scattering) | ↑ top
It is exciting to see God working with those whom He is awakening and bringing back to His Church. But being highly weakened from being spiritually asleep (which all such individuals must come to acknowledge), there is much that such people must prove to themselves as they begin to work at catching up on all that has continued to be revealed by God since the time when they were spewed out of God's Church.

In order to be restored to the fellowship of the Church, all who were part of the scattering from the Worldwide Church of God will need to read the publications and listen to the sermons outlined below, if they are to fully prove to themselves all that God expects of them in order to come back into full unity and harmony with His Church.

Read the 2 booklets “Time Is Running Out” and “Time Has Run Out,” and the 2 books The Prophesied End-Time and 2008-God's Final Witness (especially Chapter 7).

Listen to the sermon series entitled, “The 49 Revealed Truths of God,” and the 2005 Feast of Tabernacles sermons. It would be good to also listen to “The 144,000 Are Sealed” and “45 Days to the Seventh Seal.”

Once a person has read and listened to this material and believe he/she is in full unity and agreement, then a request for reinstated fellowship can be made.

Baptism | ↑ top
Read the FAQ on “Baptism”
See “Underage Teens” below for those under age 18.

Related sermons:
“Baptism” (May 12, 2007)
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 1” (Nov. 10, 2007)
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 2” (Nov. 17, 2007)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2” (April 21, 2007)
“Romans 14 & the Feast” (Aug. 18, 2007)

Book orders - 2008 God's Final Witness | ↑ top
You can order these books on our website at www.the-end.com by completing the section titled, “order free book.” The book is available for individual orders only, as we do not offer bulk orders. The books are free of charge and will be sent to you based on their availability. On www.cog-pkg.org there are sermons covering the chapters from both books.

Book – 2008 Gods Final Witness – inaccurate timeline
Some have questioned selected statements in the book 2008 God's Final Witness, believing they have found a contradiction. Most misunderstandings come when people have “read into” what was written. It is easy to read our own thoughts/ideas into what we believe we “see” when we are reading. It would be good to listen to the sermon entitled, “Three More Weeks” (March 29, 2008), as it addresses this subject matter.

Related sermons:
“The 144,000 are Sealed” (Feb. 2, 2008)
“45 Days to the Seventh Seal” (Feb. 9, 2008)

Book orders – The Prophesied End-Time | ↑ top
We are not re-printing the book The Prophesied End-Time and it is no longer available, but it can be read online or downloaded free.

The limited quantity that is left is available for newly baptized members only. You may be able to purchase a book on EBay or from other book sites.

Book order – Dutch, Spanish and Italian Version | ↑ top
The Dutch, Spanish & Italian versions of the books 2008 God's Final Witness and The Prophesied End Time are only available on the website to be downloaded (pdf format) or read online.

Books – from other Religions | ↑ top
The Church of God-PKG teaches that only the Holy Bible is the genuine complete Word of God. The most accurately translated version into English is the King James Version, but many find it difficult to read because of the old English that is used in it. We, therefore, highly recommend the New King James Version that is translated into modern English.

The Bible tells us that all scripture is given by inspiration of God (2 Tim 3:16). God does not contradict Himself and He only works in and through those who are in His one and only true Church. We do not believe any religious books outside of the Bible or those written by anyone other than a true minister of God bear the mark of God's inspiration, preservation and authority. Any book that in any way contradicts the Bible should not be referred to for religious instruction.

Ronald Weinland has continually admonished people to keep focused and learn all that they can from what is posted on this site, since there is more material here than a person can learn in the time that is remaining.

Born Again | ↑ top
You can read about this topic in Herbert W. Armstrong's book, The Mystery of the Ages. This book can be found in our “Publications” section under his writings by clicking onto “Biblical Truth Website.” You can read pages 137 to 138 which has a sub-heading “The 'Born Again' Question.”

Sermons on the subject:
“18 Truths Restored” series (#12 & #13 of the 18 truths restored during Philadelphia) that is located at the bottom of the “Audio” page listed in “The 49 Revealed Truths of God.” “Who is the Church of God-PKG” (March 8, 2008)

Calendar – counting of time | ↑ top
God's calendar is completely different to the man-made Roman calendar. The Roman calendar is regulated by different calculations and uses names that God did not establish. God's calendar and Holy Days are calculated based on His word. One such example is Passover. It is ALWAYS held on the 14th of Nisan (Abib). When you overlay God's Holy Day dates against a roman calendar, you will find that God's Holy Days fall on a variety of dates on the Roman calendar. The actual dates for God's Holy Days are listed on the website by clicking onto the “Holy Days” tab.

Related sermons:
“Mystery of God Revealed - Pt.1” (Feb. 16, 2008)
“18 Truths Restored - Pt. 2” (Feb. 26, 2006)

Church of God-PKG - Armstrong connection | ↑ top
The Church of God-PKG is a continuation of the Church that God and Jesus Christ started on the day of Pentecost in 31 AD. The Church has operated under different organizational names which all carried the name “Church of God.” Mr. Armstrong was the Elijah to come as stated in Malachi 4:5 and operated under the organizational name of the “Worldwide Church of God.” The Church of God-PKG continues in the truth that was restored through Herbert W Armstrong.

Related sermons:
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God” section at bottom of “Audio” page
“The Prophesied End-Time” section at bottom of “Audio” page

Church of God- PKG - Emblem | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Lion of Judah - Parts 1 - 4” (beginning June 18, 2005)

Church of God- PKG - Government | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Growing Church of God” (Jan. 12, 2008)
“Elders - Pt.1 & 2” (Jan 19 & 26, 2008)
“No Future in this World - Pt.3” (July 8, 2006)

Church of God- PKG - Incorporated | ↑ top
The Church of God-PKG is incorporated in order to have a physical organization that can carry out the business needs of God's Church. Also, by receiving government recognition of non-profit status, people are able to legally deduct tithes/offerings on tax returns, and this gives people the benefit of personal financial savings.

Church of God-PKG – Who we are | ↑ top
The subject of who is the Church of God-PKG is best understood by seeking God's guidance and revelation about His own Church. God and His Son, Jesus Christ, can only reveal the true Church of God. This is a spiritual matter and not one of human logic, study, intellect, or past knowledge.

The Church of God-PKG is not "Ron Weinland's" Church. It is God's Church. We do not have "membership" in a Church. One is either baptized into the Body of Christ, the true Church of God (which is spiritual), or not. If a person has the impregnation of God's spirit (begotten of God's spirit) and has not been cut off from the flow of God's spirit into their life, then such a person is IN God's Church.

As far as the physical organization of the Church of God - PKG, it is just that - a physical organization that receives the tithes of God's people and uses such to teach and lead those whom God has called (or is calling) and pays all other expenses associated with doing the work God has given to His Church to accomplish.

Related sermons:
“No Future in this World - Pt. 4” (July 15, 2006)
“Who is the Church of God-PKG” (March 8, 2008)

Citizenship in a nation | ↑ top
Since there are people who misunderstand, find fault with, and falsely accuse God's Church, some jump to false conclusions or simply misrepresent the teaching and doctrine of the Church. When this is done, such people often attempt to compare God's Church to weird sects or cults that have very distorted and unbiblical teachings.

One such area of false accusation concerns the comparison of God's Church to militaristic groups who stockpile weapons and survival supplies as a kind of preparation to withstand governmental authorities if they try to intrude on their religious rights.

The Church of God – PKG teaches that all who follow the teachings of the Church should be law-abiding citizens and that all are to support and cooperate with law enforcement agencies. God's people are supportive and thankful for the difficult job law enforcement people have to help make communities safe for everyone. The Church is very vocal in such matters and it strongly teaches good citizenship in every community and with every level of government in whatever nation they live. The Church teaches against the use of any weapons toward others, even in what some would consider self-defense (See “Protection” in this “Topics” section).

The Church of God – PKG understands that the world is entering a time of great upheaval and war during the final three and one-half years before Jesus Christ returns. If a country is conquered by an invading army, God's people are not to resist or fight against such military powers, but they are to be good citizens of whatever government they are in subjection (as prophecy for this time reveals that no power can prevent this). No one wants to live in a nation that is under a foreign government due to the siege of its military powers, but those things are going to happen—they are prophesied to happen extensively over this whole earth.

Yes, God's Church does teach the need to have a reserve of supplies such as water, food, health care, and other necessary items when a regional disaster does occur. Many local, state, and national agencies support the same thing. We highly recommend that people have a two to three month supply of goods, since there will be times that supplies will be scarce. Many are encouraged by government agencies to prepare for a possible pandemic or other disasters when there will be extended periods of isolation or quarantine. This is a simple matter of basic wisdom.

God's Church does discourage people from trying to stockpile for longer periods of time and from moving to remote locations (or other regions of the world) because of the end-time prophecies that are going to be fulfilled during this final three and one-half years before Jesus Christ returns. Instead, God's Church teaches the need to repent and draw close to God in obedience to His ways of life, in a genuine desire for growing in a personal relationship with Almighty God. God's people understand that only God can deliver them and their loved ones through the time of tribulation that we have now entered and that such deliverance cannot be accomplished by our own efforts.

During the final three and one-half years of great tribulation, God's people are taught to render aid and physical support (whenever possible) to those who may be suffering in their community from the destruction that comes. When destruction and disaster strikes an area where anyone lives, God's Church teaches that people are to sacrifice to render help and aid to others, even if such things involve God's Sabbaths. We are entering times that are not normal for this earth and there will be much suffering. Anyone who lives by God's way of life will always render aid to any who are suffering (if they are able), whether they be friend or enemy.

Conspiracy Theories | ↑ top
There are many conspiracy theories in the world. They allege that the bankers, Jews, CFR, Trilateral Commission, Illuminati, Masons, Bilderbergers, the Order, and/or any of a number of other groups are conspiring to control or take over the world.

The Church of God does not believe a person will benefit from studying into such conspiracy writings or theories. These theories (and they are just that, theories) contradict both Biblical prophecy and historical facts. They appear to be the devices of Satan as they offer supposed “hidden” knowledge by which people are led away from God's truth. Studying these theories is a waste of valuable time that should be spent in studying God's word—the truth. By focusing in on what is true, one will reveal the error of man's ways.

Indeed, “power centers” do exist within business, political, and economic organizations around the world. All segments of our society are subject and responsible for their national woes, sickness and immorality. The one behind it all is the master deceiver, Satan the devil, whose goal is to thwart the plan of God. As Rev 12: 9 says, “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

But the bottom line is that there is no government, organization, or secret group that will succeed in controlling events in this world in order to bring about any lasting change that they seek to accomplish through their efforts. The truth is, we are at the very end of man's self-rule on this earth, and even Satan's rule is about to end. The government of God is coming to this earth on September 29, 2011. Nothing and no one can stop this from taking place!

Dreams and Visions | ↑ top
The Bible reveals that in times past servants of God were given visions and dreams for specific reasons and to convey a special message. Today, God speaks to His people through the Bible and His true ministry. Most visions and dreams that people have are simply caused by mental or physical stress (Eccl 5:3). Sometimes Satan can cause a dream, vision or emotional sensation.

When someone has a dream, vision or a physical sensation, they are just that, a dream, vision or physical sensation. One should not read into these dreams, visions or experiences that God is involved or that He is communicating to them, as He is not. God does not work this way. God teaches the truth through His true ministry and reveals the truth to a person's mind by the power of His spirit.

Related sermons:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)
“God's Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)

Dressing for Sabbath services – clothing, hair, etc. | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Romans 14 & the Feast” (Aug. 18, 2007)
“Gods Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)
“No Future in this World - Pt. 2-4” (beginning July 1, 2006)

Drinking Alcohol | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Romans 14 & the Feast” (Aug. 18, 2007)
“No Future in this World - Pt. 2” (July 1, 2006)

Doctrinal Differences with other organizations | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Mystery of God Revealed - Pt. 1” (Feb. 16, 2008)
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God” series

Elijah & Enoch – translated explained | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2 & 3” (beginning April 21, 2007)

Fasting | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Purpose of Fasting” (Sept. 15, 2007)
“Romans 14 & the Feast” (Aug. 18, 2007)
“No Future in this World - Pt. 4” (July 15, 2006)
“Drawing Closer to God” (July 22, 2006)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt.3” (April 28, 2007)

February 2nd - The Meaning of | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“The 144,000 are Sealed” (Feb. 2, 2008)

Heaven & Hell – Immortal Soul | ↑ top
(See “Lazarus & the Rich Man” in this Topics section)
Related sermons:
“Mystery of God Revealed - Pt. 1” (Feb. 16, 2008)
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 1” (Nov. 10, 2007)
“The True Messiah - Pt. 2” (March 24, 2008)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1 & 2” (beginning April 14, 2007)
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God”

Healing | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)

Hell Fire | ↑ top
(See “Lazarus and the Rich Man” in this Topics section)

Holy Days – explained | ↑ top
Sixth Chapter of The Prophesied End-Time

Related sermons:
“Gods Plan In the Holy Days - Pt. 1 & 2” (beginning March 22, 2003)
“God's Holy Days” section at bottom of the sermons page

Interracial Marriage | ↑ top
The Church of God does not view interracial marriage as sin. When considering any marriage one must consider personality, intellect, cultural background, upbringing, character, financial habits, and even views on such matters as child rearing. The most important thing to consider is the person's religious beliefs. In short, a wise marriage is one in which each partner complements, rather than competes with the other.

Jesus Christ the Son of God (See also “Yahweh Elohim” below) | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The True Messiah - Pt. 1 - 3” (beginning March 10, 2007)
“The Eternal's Son” (Oct. 3, 2007)
“Colossians - Pt. 1” (June 2, 2007)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)
“God's Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)

Judaism- Messianic | ↑ top
Related sermon:
“The Mystery of God Revealed - Pt. 3” (March 1, 2008)

Laying on of Hands | ↑ top
(See “Baptism” in this Topics section)

Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16) – Heaven and Hell | ↑ top
(See “Heaven & Hell – Immortal Soul” in this Topics section)
Related sermon:
“The Mystery of God Revealed - Pt. 2” (Feb. 23, 2008)

Mark of the Beast – Number of the Beast 666 | ↑ top
The beast rising up out of the earth (Rev 13:11-18) is the great whore, the false church (the Roman Catholic Church) that rides and has powerful influence, and often, full control over the government (Holy Roman Empire). The mark of the beast is a religious mark, not a governmental mark such as a Social Security number, or a National Identity number. Those who receive the mark of the beast will suffer the corrective plagues of God's Judgment and are contrasted with the saints, those who are keeping God's commandments. Therefore, the mark has something to do with commandment breaking.

A mark is an identifying sign or brand. One group is forced to bear the sign, brand, or mark of the beast to work or buy or sell. Keeping the fourth commandment, the Sabbath, is a sign, mark, or brand that identifies God's people (Ex 31: 12-17). God's commandments, especially the fourth, are a sign on the hands (actions/work) and forehead (thinking/belief) of those who keep them. The mark of the beast is the enforced observance of Sunday and Satan's holidays instead of God's Sabbaths and Holy days.

Rev 13:17-18 tells us to count (compute) the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666. These verses are saying the beast has a number and it may be identified. The expression “the name of the beast,” or “the number of his name” makes plain that the number 666 is the number of the name of the kingdom or empire. The expression “it is the number of a man” shows we must also count this number in the name of the king, or ruler, over the kingdom identified as the “beast.”

The beast is the Roman Empire. It was named after Romulas, the founder and first king of Rome. His name, the name of a man, also is the name of the kingdom. Every citizen in the kingdom bears the same name – a Roman. The apostle John wrote the book of Revelation in Greek. Therefore, we should count in Greek, not in Latin.

This name, in Greek, is “Lateinos.” It means “Latin Man” or “the name of Latium,” from which region the Romans derived their origin and their language. In Greek, L=30, A=1, T=300, E=5, I=10, N=50, O=70, and S=200. They add up to 666. For 1260 years the pope has reigned and ruled over the beast. They were in effect, the religious heads of the empire, ruling over the emperors, as well as over the church.

Related sermon:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)

Marriage | ↑ top
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 3” (Nov. 24, 2007)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)
“No Future in this World - Pt. 3” (July 8, 2006)

Millennium - The Wonderful World Tomorrow | ↑ top
You can find information that relates to the topic of the “Millennium” at www.biblical-truth.com (“Publications” section of Herbert W. Armstrong's writings).

Natural disasters | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section)

No man knows the hour | ↑ top
When Daniel enquired to know about the events that were to happen in the end-time, which God had just given him to write about (Daniel 12), God told him that he was not to know since the words he was given to write were closed up and sealed until the time of the end. It is obvious that God would reveal the meaning of the words to his prophets at a later date prior to Jesus Christ's return.

The scripture that states, “No man knows the hour,” was true 1900 years ago. Since this statement, Jesus Christ has ascended to heaven and has been appointed the Head of the True Church of God. Jesus Christ was accounted worthy to open the Seals as written in the Book of Revelation. We are now at the time of the end as stated in Daniel. Jesus Christ has revealed to His Church the timing of the opening of the seals and the day of His return as King of kings. And God Himself states, “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).

Pandemic | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section)

Passover & Unleavened Bread | ↑ top
Article on Passover at bottom of “Publications” page

Related sermons:
Sermons listed under “God's Holy Days” at bottom of “Audio” page
“Passover & Unleavened Bread - Pt. 1 - 3” (beginning April 3, 2007)
“The True Messiah - Pt. 1 - 3” (beginning March 10, 2007)

Pentecost | ↑ top
Article at bottom of “Publications” page

Related sermons:
In “Holy Days” section at bottom of “Audio” page
“The Road to Pentecost - Pt. 1-3” (beginning May 19, 2007)

Permission to use “the Church of God - PKG” materials | ↑ top
We appreciate the desire some have to post (copy and advertise) pictures of the books or other written material from our websites (on personal sites, blogs, etc.), but due to far too many legal matters associated with such requests (and other potential complications), we cannot give such permission. What seems to work best, without all the complications, is for people who desire to do so, they can post a link to the book or Church site in order to help others receive the message these contain.

People do have permission to copy all materials, as they are written, and distribute them to those who are interested in reading it.

Phenomenon - UFO sightings - Bleeding statues, etc. | ↑ top
Although there are many theories that have been put forward in efforts to explain Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO's) and other phenomena, most simply deny the truth revealed in God's word about the existence of a Spirit World. God has allowed Satan and his demons to deceive the whole world: “So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him” (Rev 12:9).

Part of that deception is the concept of aliens and the sightings of UFO's. Sightings of UFO's are simply perverted manifestations that Satan uses to deceive and to draw people away from the truth of God and His plan of salvation for all mankind. The bleeding statues have NO association with God or His Son, Jesus Christ. In fact, this phenomenon has been associated to tricks of men or demons intent on deceiving mankind.

Satan and demons have the power to produce various levels of visible phenomena, and often times to influence dreams and partial visions in/to some people.

Related sermon:
“God's Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)

Place of Safety | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Truths Revealed During Laodicea - Pt. 4” (March 25, 2006)
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God” at the bottom of the “Audio” page

Prayer | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Deeper Purpose of Prayer - Pt. 1-3” (Dec. 2, 2006)
“How to Pray” (Oct. 6, 2007)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt.1” (April 14, 2007)

Preparation for the great tribulation | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section)

Prophet – proof of | ↑ top
The belief that Ronald Weinland is indeed God's end time prophet and one of the two witnesses can only be given from God. For 25 years, Ronal Weinland has been a minister in God's Church. In 1997, God made him a prophet for this end-time. His responsibility, as a prophet, is to reveal the meaning of prophecies that God has preserved for this time now. As the events written in the book 2008 God's Final Witness unfold, the world will increasingly become aware of the authenticity of the words in the book and realize that Ronald Weinland has been sent by God as His end-time prophet. Prophecies are understood and revealed through revelation to the mind by the power of God's Holy Spirit.

Protection – Self defense | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section) Some people have asked if they can defend themselves from physical violence. Self-defense is justified, but the taking of life in that process is not! It is just that simple. If you are God's and your life is in His hands (and you are faithful and obedient to Him), you will find that God will protect you from such matters. If something were to happen, then you must determine how far you would go in self-defense and what limitations you have to place on yourself. The point being, you are to place your full life into God's hands. That is your protection and your strength. It is not in what you can do to deliver yourself and your family.

Protection - What should I do? | ↑ top
People from all walks of life are having their eyes opened by God to see and believe what is written in the book 2008 Gods Final Witness. Some people are asking, “What should I do?” Whether or not they should move location is a common concern, along with how to prepare for what is coming. There is no place on earth that will not suffer from the destruction that is coming. Therefore, there is no place to flee that can be considered “safe.” The most important thing any person can do to prepare for what is coming and/or survive the final tribulation is to repent and draw close to God.

God can protect a person no matter their physical situation or location. You need to rely on God to lead, guide and direct you. The most important thing to do is to submit to God in obedience. If you are genuinely seeking a relationship with the one true God, you should begin by following the steps set out in the FAQ section of Seeking A Response.

Rapture | ↑ top
The word “rapture” does not appear in the Bible. The concept of the rapture is new and comes from mans own thinking and not from Gods inspired word. No one goes to heaven to be protected for 7 years, and the end-time tribulation lasts for 3 1/2 years, not 7 years.

Related sermon:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)

Receiving the Holy Spirit | ↑ top
(See “Baptism” in this Topics section)

Religious Titles and Apparel | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“The Mystery of God Revealed - Pt. 1” (Feb. 16, 2008)
“Gods Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)

Resurrections from the Dead | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Last Great Day” (Oct 4, 2007)
“Coming out of Traditional Christianity - Pt. 1” (Aug. 25, 2007)
“The Mystery of God Revealed – Pt. 2” (Feb 23, 2008)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2” (April 21, 2007)

Sabbath | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Sabbath Observance” (May 5, 2007)
“God's Plan through the Sabbath” (March 15, 2003)
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 1-2” (beginning Nov. 10, 2007)

Sealing of the 144,000 | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“All 144,000 are Sealed” (Feb. 2, 2008)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2” (April 21, 2007)
“The 49 Revealed Truths of God”

Speaking in Tongues | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“45 Days to The Seventh Seal” (Feb. 9, 2008)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)
“God's Gift of Life” (March 3, 2007)

Stockpiling supplies | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section)

Thief on the cross - explained | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2” (April 21, 2007)
”Passover & Unleavened Bread - Pt. 2” (April 7, 2007)

Thunders | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“45 Days to the Seventh Seal” (Feb. 9, 2008)
“The Seven Thunders of the 6th Seal” (May 6, 2006) in “Audio” section under “2008–God's Final Witness”

Timeline Questions Answered | ↑ top
God has revealed that there is a separation between the opening of the Seventh Seal and the start of the Great Tribulation. God reveals the truth progressively and will continue to do so through His end-time prophets: “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets” (Amos 3:7).

1335 Days: The sealing of the 144,000 that will make up the Government of God at Christ's return in 2011 took place on the 2nd of February, 2008, and 45 days later we arrived at 1290 days.

1290 Days: The Seventh Seal was opened on the 18th of March, 2008, which signified an end to the abomination of desolation that has been working in God's Church. This marked the beginning of an awakening for spiritual Israel - the final remnant of the Church of God that was scattered (those baptized before December 1994 - approximately 3000), and will continue right up until the return of Jesus Christ. 30 days later we arrived at 1260 days.

1260 Days: The blowing of the first Trumpet will occur/occurred on the 17th of April, 2008. This is the beginning of the Great Tribulation and 3 1/2 years until the return of Jesus Christ. The beginning of the fall of the USA and other Israelite countries begins from the start of the 1260 days. God will reveal this period of time for the first Four Trumpets of 6 to 12 months. God will reveal this information to His two end-time prophets (and two end-time witnesses) whose job began on this same date.

The only way a person can understand this timeline is by revelation given by God. The Church of God knows the date of Jesus Christ's return because of the timing of the opening of the seals and the revealed truths contained in the annual Holy Days.

Related sermons:
“Three More Weeks” (March 29, 2008)
“The 144,000 are Sealed” (Feb. 2, 2008)
“45 Days to the Seventh Seal” (Feb. 9, 2008)

Tithing, 1st | ↑ top
A tithe is that which involves a person's obedience to God in giving God His tithe (10 percent) of income. This is a tithe of one's net income (after taxes). Tithing is not required for those who are full-time students, receiving government assistance, receiving insurance disability, receiving unemployment, etc.

Taxes are not in our control, but belong to the government to which we are all subject. We have no power over that portion of our income that is taken as taxes, and Jesus Christ said to give to Caesar what is Caesar's. We are responsible for what is under our control and management. God's tithes are sent to God's true Church. (Church of God-PKG, P.O. Box 14447, Cincinnati, OH 45250 U.S.A.)

Related sermons:
“A Relationship with God and Tithing” (Feb. 19, 2005)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 3” (April 28, 2007)

Trinity | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 1” (April 14, 2007)
"The Mystery of God Revealed – Pt. 4" (March 15, 2008)

Trumpets – Christ's return | ↑ top
Related sermons:
“Trumpets & Its Fulfilment in 4 Years” (Sept. 13, 2007)
“Trumpets 2006” (Sept. 23, 2006)
“Questions, Answers & Choices - Pt. 2” (April 4, 2007)

Unclean Foods | ↑ top
See a list of clean and unclean foods listed in the “Publications” page at the bottom by that subject name.

Related sermons:
“Letters & Lessons - Pt. 2” (Nov. 17, 2007)
“Colossians - Pt. 1” (June 2, 2007)
“Romans 14 & the Feast” (Aug. 18, 2007)

Underage Teens | ↑ top
Many young people are choosing to obey God as a result of the truth they are learning from the Church of God. It is a good thing that you have such desire.

For teens who are legally under age, we encourage you to inform your parents of your desire to live God's way of life that you are beginning to learn. Nothing should be hidden from them, and especially in a matter like this, since there are many weird religions available on the Internet, as well as others who seek to take advantage of young people.

It is right and proper before God that you be open and honest with your parents. A young person is to honor their father and mother (Ex. 20), and this means being truthful to them as well. Your parents may not agree with your newfound beliefs about God, especially since most parents have always believed such things as Sunday, Christmas and Easter observances. Although you may feel or even know that they will not agree with you, you still owe it to them to be truthful.

When you share your beliefs with them, such as wanting to be obedient to the Sabbaths of God, and they disagree, then you will have to decide how you are going to honor God the best way you can under such circumstances, until the time you are legally of age and able to pursue your own faith and beliefs in God. Without permission from your parents, you will not be able to receive more help from the Church than what is offered on the website.

All people with Internet service have access to the Church website and have much information they can read and study, as well as have the ability to listen to sermons Sabbath-to-Sabbath and on the Holy Days. We encourage you to continue learning all that you can and to hold fast to what is true through the difficult times that are in front of us over the next few years.

To the best of your ability, you should follow the instructions given on the “FAQ” section of the website. Some teens are asking about baptism, but the usual minimum age for accountability is 18, therefore people cannot be baptized until at least this age.

Understanding Scripture | ↑ top
Only God can give a person the ability to see the truth and to correctly understand a scripture spiritually. The way God reveals truth to the mind is by the power of His holy spirit. God's spirit is given when a person is called to repentance, been baptized and had the laying on of hands by a true minister of the Church of God. Therefore, without God's spirit a person cannot come to understand the truth. Without Gods spirit, one can only see scriptures in the light of their current false religious understanding and beliefs.

Related sermons:
“How God Speaks to Us - Pt. 1-3” (beginning Aug. 19, 2006)

United States & Britain in Prophecy | ↑ top
To understand the prophecies relating to the USA and the lost tribes of Israel mentioned in the Bible, you can read the book The United States and Britain in Prophecy which can be found in the “Publications” section in Herbert W. Armstrong's writings (www.biblical-truth.com).

Unpardonable Sin | ↑ top
Scripture states that blasphemy against the holy spirit is an unpardonable sin (Mat. 12:31-32). This scripture must be read with the understanding that the holy spirit is not a person in the Godhead, but it is the very power of the one true God. It is this power that a person can become impregnated with (begotten of God) after baptism and the laying on of hands. Once one is begotten of God's spirit, God reveals that He and His Son then begin to dwell in (abide in/ live in) that person. This is the very reason Jesus Christ died. He died in order for mankind to be forgiven of sin, so that He and His Father could begin to spiritually dwell in those who are begotten of God.

After someone has been begotten of God, and He and His Son begin to dwell in him or her, then that person begins to grow spiritually. If that person sins, then because of that new covenant agreement that was made at baptism, they are to repent quickly, as God cannot dwell with/in sin. That is why Christ died as our Passover, so that sin can be forgiven and then God can dwell in us.

If a person comes to the point that they refuse to repent, then they become in danger of the unpardonable sin (sin not repented of and therefore cannot be forgiven). If that person cannot be brought to repentance through the grace and mercy of God at work in his or her life, then they have committed the unpardonable sin and will suffer the penalty of eternal death (never to be resurrected to life). This is the final penalty for all who refuse to repent of sin, which is an eternal punishment (not being eternally punished).

God's desire for all is that every person repents of sin. As long as a person responds to the mercy, patience, and love of God to be able to repent of sin, then such a person will want God to dwell in them so that he or she can grow spiritually and eventually become part of God's Kingdom.

Hebrews 6:4-6 refers to a converted person (someone who has been called, repented, been baptised, and received the Holy Spirit by the laying of hands) who knowingly and intentionally rejects the truth once delivered and denies God and Jesus Christ to live (dwell/abide) in them. This is not a person who through neglect or deception went to sleep spiritually which was prophesied to happen to the Church.

Related sermon:
“The Deeper Purpose of Prayer - Pt. 2” (Dec. 9, 2006)

Weapons (use of) | ↑ top
(See “Citizenship in a nation” in this Topics section)

Yahweh Elohim | ↑ top
(See also “Jesus Christ the Son of God” in this Topics section)

You may or may not have difficulty understanding a major area of change in doctrine that you will need to address if you are one of those scattered from the Worldwide Church of God. The understanding of who Yahweh Elohim is was something that God simply did not give to Mr. Armstrong. This understanding was reserved for now to primarily make a distinction in where God is working in this end-time, and where He is not working in the more than 500 splinter groups that became organized out of WCG.

You will find this in the seventh chapter of the second book, 2008 God's Final Witness. In addition, you can listen to all the sermons given at the Feast of Tabernacles in 2005. When you go to these sermons, it is best that you start with the first one and work your way through them.

Related sermon:
“The Almighty God” (Oct. 2, 2007)

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