Angels: God's Messengers and Spirit Army
by United Church of God
Perhaps one of the oddest depictions of angels is as winged infants, these being referred to as cherubs.
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Like many of the world's major holidays, St. Valentine's Day is an annual observance with its roots entrenched firmly in pagan beliefs and customs. What would God think about Valentine's Day?
by Gary Petty
On February 14 millions of people exchange tokens and messages of love and affection. Where and how did the curious customs of Valentine's Day begin? Does God have anything to say about such practices?
by Dan Dowd
What do its pagan origins imply about Valentine’s Day and other popular holidays?
by Amanda Stiver
Valentine's Day appears to be all about love and romance, but is it really? Where did it come from? What actually shows God's love?
by United News
Why would people observe a day that honors pagan gods by associating it with Christian saints?
by United Church of God
In this Teen Bible Study Guide, we’ll discuss the origins of Valentine’s Day and examine what God says about it.
by Patrick Kansa
This month brings us to an annual holiday with some very recognizable imagery: flying cupids with bows ready to fire, long-stemmed red roses and candy for sale in the local stores.
by John LaBissoniere
Salvation means being delivered from harm, loss or destruction. When used in a spiritual sense it means to be rescued from the penalty of sin. Since all people need salvation, is God offering it to them today, or has He set in motion a...
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French (called Pancake Tuesday in England) and is associated with the Roman Catholic custom of Lent. But is it taught in the Bible? Would God want Christians to celebrate it?
by Vince Szymkowiak
Central to our understanding of the biblical Feast of Unleavened Bread is the realization that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every individual Christian.
by Jerold Aust
Many assume Jesus was born on Christmas or that, even if He wasn’t, it’s a good occasion to celebrate, since it’s still worshipping Him. But did early Christians observe Christmas? And what should we do today?
by Joe Camerata
Angels are in the movies, on cards, everywhere—at least the popular conceptions of angels are. But what does the Bible really say about how we should think about angels?
by Jerold Aust
If Christ is truly the reason for the season, would He celebrate Christmas today?