In the first three verses of Romans 10 the apostle Paul talks about his countrymen, the Jews. He tells his readers that they had great zeal for God, but their zeal was misdirected: "I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God" (verses 2-3). (more…)

Information on the origin of Christmas originally published in the Gute Nachrichten magazine has been reprinted in a German book on the Roman Catholic Church. (more…)

During the prophet Elijah's time God closed up the heavens for many months because of Israel's disobedience. The time came when Elijah could no longer be sustained in Israel, so God sent him to a widow to the north of Israel. (more…)

Jesus set the tone for His disciples living in the world when He told them they would be a little flock: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lukas 12:32). Jesus’ words reflect several key aspects. (more…)

Manasseh's change of heart in Babylonian captivity is one of the most remarkable examples of repentance in the Bible. God accepted Manasseh's repentance and allowed him to be king of Judah again. (more…)

11 young people from Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland attended this year's summer camp hosted by the United Church of God British Isles. Camp was in session from July 26 to August 4. (more…)

God tells us through the prophet Jeremiah that He will react to heartfelt repentance: "The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it" (Jeremiah 18:7-8). (more…)