Booklets
A World Held Captive 
You live in a world of awesome progress, but paradoxically, of appalling evils. Why? It's a world held captive, deceived into loving its captivity. Deliverance from kidnap in deception, human discontent, suffering and death hastens nearer. World peace, happiness and joy are just around the corner!
'After Three Days'
A scriptural explanation of the time of Christ's death, burial and resurrection, showing that He died on a Wednesday and rose from the dead on the Sabbath.
All About Water Baptism
Is water baptism essential to salvation? What about the "thief on the cross"? Was he saved without it? What is the proper form, or mode—sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? Should babies and children be baptized?
Are We in the Last Days?
How can you know whether we are near "the end of the world"? Can we prove it? Are we now in the biblically prophesied "time of the end"?
Did God Create a Devil?
Did God create a Devil? When God created the heaven and the earth, did He create this earth originally in a state of confusion? Here are the answers from God's Word!
Does God Exist?
Can the existence of God be scientifically proved? Can we know whether God can possess MIND power? Is it rational to believe in God?
Ending Your Financial Worries
Even with all the political, environmental and military problems hanging over us, Americans are most concerned about their personal finances. Herbert Armstrong shows from Scripture how your financial problems can be solved!
For the Perfecting of the Saints
In the last few years, turmoil and confusion have run amok in the church of God. Many feel they were misled by individuals who taught them doctrines they later came to understand were untrue. Some have yielded to the tendency to become cynical and suspicious of nearly anyone who claims to be a teacher of God's Word. Why all the distrust? Do Christians need a church?
God Is . . . What?
Who is God? What is His nature? Is God one Being? Two? Three? Is God a family? What does Elohim mean, and does it speak of one or more than one Being? Students of the Bible have searched for the answers to these questions for centuries. The answers are found in the revelation of the Bible, the only place where true knowledge of God, His plan and His ways is explained. The truth is simple—and astounding!
Guard the Truth!
How does God define the church? What comprises it according to the Bible? The ekklesia, the Greek word translated "church" in the Bible, is not a humanly defined corporation, but the mystical body of Christ, having the Spirit of God. The true church of God is an invisible, spiritual organism, of those people that have and are led by the Spirit of God. And such a person will not turn away from the teaching delivered by the apostles.
Has Time Been Lost?
Herbert Armstrong presents seven arguments proving that the week has not been altered over the centuries, and thus, we keep the same seventh-day Sabbath as God created in Genesis 2.
How Often Should We Partake of the Lord's Supper?
The biblical proof that God's people should keep the Passover (the Lord's Supper), explaining that it occurs annually on the evening of Nisan 14.
How to Be an Overcomer
WHY are we not more successful in living up to God's standard? WHY do we slip and fall occasionally? Here is how YOU can overcome where you are weakest and hardest tempted!
How to Prevent Sin
"ALL have sinned," says the Scripture. What is sin, anyway? And how do we stop it?
Human Nature—Did God Create It?
Here is a bombshell of truth almost no one has understood. The world's evils are attributed
to human nature. But are babies born with this selfish, evil nature?
Is There a Hell?
If hell does exist, where is it--and can those who are there ever get out? Will those in hell leave hell at the time of the resurrection--or are they confined eternally to hell, so that they shall be unable to take part in the resurrection? It's about time we took this question out of hiding, and took a good look at it!
Just What Do You Mean . . . Born Again?
Many professing Christians sincerely believe they have been 'born again'—but do not understand what Jesus meant by those words. Why did not the Pharisee, Nicodemus, understand when Jesus said to him: 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God'? God's Government will be divine Government, by the saints converted into divine spirit persons, born of God!
Just What Do You Mean . . . Conversion?
What is true Christian conversion? What is a real Christian in the sight of God? Does joining a church make one a Christian? Does saying, "I accept the Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior" make one a Christian? Let's get the Bible definition.
Just What Do You Mean . . . Kingdom Of God?
Is it the church? Is it something "set up in the hearts of men"? Is it "the good within you"? Is it "the Millennium"? Each of these is widely taught—yet none is right! The shocking truth is here made plain!
Just What Is . . . the Church?
Jesus Christ said: "I will build my church." What is that Church—human organization or spiritual organism? Of whom composed? How does one become a member? Does it have a divine Commission? And if so, what?
Lazarus and the Rich Man
What does this enigmatic parable really mean? Herbert Armstrong shows from the plain words of Scripture that it says exactly the opposite of what most think it means!
Life After Death?
Do you have an immortal soul? Do the dead know what the living are doing? Does suicide "end it all"? Will you meet departed loved ones again? Did departed ones "pass away" to heaven or hell?
Pagan Holidays—or God's Holy Days—Which?
Does it make any difference which days we observe—or whether we keep them? Does the Bible establish whether we are to keep certain days holy to God? Were these days given to ancient Israel only? Are they binding today only on the Jewish people, while Christians are commanded to keep holidays such as Christmas?
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part One)
The book of Amos is an astounding prophecy, closely paralleling the conditions in modern Israel today. This first part deals with introductory materials, Israel's covenant responsibilities, God's judgment and how unrighteousness affects society.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part Two)
What does God see in Israel that so affronts Him that He has to swear "by His holiness"? Israel had every opportunity that the Gentiles did not have: His calling, His promises, His Word, His laws. He gave the Israelites these gifts to help them develop into His sons and daughters, but God sees them as diametrically opposite of Himself. Should not God expect to see some of His characteristics in His sons?
Preparing the Bride
A Statement of Purpose and Beliefs of the Church of the Great God
The Bible—Superstition or Authority?
Why is the world's best selling book held in awe by some, in passive discredit by others, and understood by virtually none? Why do the many churches of traditional Christianity disagree about what the Bible says? Have you ever PROVED whether, as the book itself purports, it is the authoritative Word of the Creator God?
The Book of Revelation Unveiled at Last
The prophecies of the book of Revelation are at last revealed! The closed, sealed prophecies are opened. Here is a startling, eye-opening booklet vividly picturing the catastrophic events soon to bring the end of this age!
The Mystery of Melchizedek Solved!
Few mysteries of the Bible have attracted more interest than the mystery of the identity of Melchizedek. Who is he?
The Plain Truth About Christmas
Where did we get Christmas—from the Bible, or paganism? Here are the astonishing facts which may shock you! Test yourself. How much do you know of the origin of the Christmas tree—of "Santa Claus"—of the mistletoe—of the holly wreath—of the custom of exchanging gifts?
The Plain Truth About Easter
The Resurrection was not on Easter Sunday! Easter is not a Christian name, but the title of the idolatrous "queen of heaven." Here's an explanation of the true origin and meaning of Lent, Easter eggs, and sunrise services!
The Proof of the Bible
The BIBLE—Superstition or AUTHORITY? Did you ever stop to PROVE whether the Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God?
The Resurrection Was Not on Sunday
Jesus said He would be three days and three nights in the tomb, but that is impossible in a Friday crucifixion-Sunday resurrection scenario. Herbert Armstrong explains from the Bible when our Savior rose from the grave.
The Seven Laws of Success
Men have searched for centuries for the keys to success in life. Many have found rules to live by to bring them physical wealth and well-being, but all of them have neglected the most important factor: God!
The Tongues Question
Is "speaking in tongues" the Bible evidence of the baptism with the Holy Spirit? Just what IS the baptism with the Holy Spirit? What about "tarry meetings"? Are there people "speaking in tongues" today? Here is the PLAIN TRUTH about this burning question plainly stated.
The Wonderful World Tomorrow: What It Will Be Like
Why today's world evils? How will they be ended? What will cause this world to erupt
into peace, and plenty? How will such incredible changeover be brought about? And what will this world tomorrow be like? How will it be governed? Who will rule?
The World, the Church and Laodiceanism
The seventh and last of the attitudes within the church, Laodiceanism is the attitude that dominates the era of the end time. It seems more natural to think that this attitude would be the least likely to dominate in such terrible times—that it ought to be obvious that the return of Christ is near. But Christ prophesies that it will occur. In fact, it indicates the power of Babylon! Why does Babylon dominate the church in the end time? Because it dominates the world, and the Christian permits it to dominate him!
Was Jesus Dead?
It is revealed that Jesus was Emmanuel—that is, "God with us"—GOD in the human flesh. He was both God and man. He was divine, as well as human. Can God die? Was Jesus really dead, or did only His body die? Was Jesus the Divine One alive during the three days and three nights a body was in the tomb? Here is a brief, pointed answer.
Were the Ten Commandments in Force Before Moses?
You've probably heard that the Ten Commandments were done away. You've been taught that the Ten Commandments either are the same as, or a part of, the ritualistic Law of Moses, and that they didn't even exist until Moses, and that they lasted only until Christ! This is no mere, irrelevant theological or religious question. This is the very essence of your life!
What Do You Mean . . . Salvation?
Do you realize not one in a hundred knows what salvation is--how to get it--when you will receive it? Don't be too sure you do! Here, once for all, is the truth made so plain you will really understand it!
What Do You Mean . . . the Unpardonable Sin?
Can a Christian commit a sin, and still be a Christian? Or would this be "the unpardonable sin"? Or would it prove he never was a Christian? Thousands worry, because they do not understand what IS the sin that shall never be forgiven.
What Is Faith?
Millions lack faith to receive answers to their prayers—to free their minds from fears and worries. To a large extent this is due to lack of understanding what faith is. Read this simple but thorough explanation of the subject.
What Is the Reward of the Saved?
What assurance have we that our departed loved ones have gone to heaven? By WHAT AUTHORITY have we believed that we shall go to heaven if we're saved?
What Is the True Gospel?
What is the true gospel that Jesus preached? Did Paul preach a different gospel to the Gentiles? Here, at last, is made plain the truth about the Kingdom of God.
What Kind of Faith is Required for Salvation?
Do you know millions who actually believe in Jesus Christ have no salvation at all . . . because they trust in the wrong kind of faith? No subject pertaining to Christian salvation is more generally misunderstood than that of saving faith!
What Will You Be Doing in the Next Life?
Are you one who won't be there—because you're deceived into a false salvation? Nothing is more misunderstood than the difference between "GRACE" and "WORKS."
Where Are Enoch and Elijah?
Enoch was translated that he should not see death. Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. Yet the Bible reveals they are not in heaven today! Here's the astounding truth.
Which Day Is the Christian Sabbath?
Does it make any difference which day we observe—or whether we keep it? Does the Bible establish Sunday as the "Lord's Day"? Was the Sabbath given for the Jewish people only—while Christians are commanded to keep Sunday as the Lord's Day?
Why Marriage—Soon Obsolete?
Is marriage on the way out? Is adultery still wrong? Is the institution of the home, with its family life, to disappear from society? Does marriage serve any necessary purpose? This booklet takes an in-depth look at the institutions of marriage, the home, and family life, revealing a startling truth that has been altogether overlooked.
Why Were You Born?
Men have always wondered if there is a purpose for human existence. Mr. Armstrong reveals the reasons why God created man and the astounding potential each of us has.
World Peace: How It Will Come
Most world leaders are of superior ability. Yet they are utterly unable to abolish world evils or bring about world peace. Why?
You Must Be Born Again!
"Have you been born again?" Protestants ask this question frequently, and in many cases do not know what Jesus really meant! John Ritenbaugh explains the biblical answer to this theological controversy.
Your Awesome Future—How Religion Deceives You
It has remained undiscovered by science. Higher education has never taught it. And organized religion has withheld it. How? By suppressing
the real gospel message Christ brought from heaven that reveals the awesome purpose
of human life.
