Eternal Church of God

The Eternal Church of God Library

Booklets

This wing of our library contains a variety of booklets published and produced by the Eternal Church of God. These are offered without cost or obligation as an educational service to those desiring a deeper understanding of God's word.

A Christian Passover Ceremony
Are You a True and Faithful Servant
Born Again
The Calendar Controversy
Easter or Passover?
The Historical Jesus
Is This the Only Time of Salvation?
Read The Book
Sabbath Confessions
Three Times in a Year
True Freedom
The Mark of the Beast

The Resurrection Was Not on Sunday!
The Truth about Tithing
The Truth about The Cross
The Truth about Christmas
The Truth about Easter
The Truth about Masonry
The Truth about Smoking
The Truth about Halloween
The Truth about Valentine's Day
Twelve Keys to Understanding Revelation
The United States and Britain in Prophecy
Will Christ Intervene to Correct the Church?
Can Spirit Die?

	Can Spirit Die? As human beings, we are familiar with the concept of death. It is a fact of our existence. However, those who believe in the after life may wonder; what about the spirit world? Is it possible for spirit beings to be destroyed? Can they die, or are they immortal—like God?
	The Calendar Controversy In recent years, a growing number within God’s Church are beginning to challenge the validity of the Hebrew calendar. The contention over this issue has become so strident that it has even prompted the formation of new fellowships, with some groups actually creating their own calendar. The result has been total confusion! But does it have to be this way? After all, if God commands His people to appear before Him at specific times, it stands to reason that He would provide a way to determine what those times are. But what is that way? And how can the faithful be sure of God’s will in this matter?

	The Truth About Valentine's Day Every year, during the month of February, people around the world exchange terms of endearment in a celebration known as Saint Valentine's Day. A virtual love-frenzy seems to take place during this time, but why? How did this holiday come into existence? When was it instituted and by whom? Why does it fall on February 14th and how did it get its name? The origin and meaning of this celebration need not be a mystery. Now you can know the shocking truth about Valentine’s Day!

	Read The Book Penned by more than 40 authors over a span of more than 1500 years, the Bible is unquestionably the most important book ever written. This matchless volume contains a unity of ethical and moral thought which proves that one Great Mind inspired its contents. It transports the reader back in time, documenting events that occurred even prior to the existence of man and can also propel the us forward, boldly foretelling man’s ultimate destiny. This one book states without apology that it is God’s Word, and as such, it stands alone as the absolute moral authority for all mankind. You probably have questions about life, the supernatural and life after death and have also desired to know the keys to success in the workplace, the way to peaceably handle conflict or the road to personal happiness. The answer to these questions and many more are found in the Bible. This booklet explains the importance of why and gives some lessons about how we should all Read The Book!

	The Truth About Tithing We live in a world driven by money. Everyone cares about it and even those who live in affluent societies seem to struggle with making ends meet. But few would ever stop to consider that the real answers to all the world’s money problems are found in the Bible. Most people are aware of the concept of tithing, but many of those who profess a belief in God and the Bible are now questioning whether tithing is still valid in our modern world. Does the law of tithing still apply today? Does God still require His people to tithe? And will He still bless them when they do? What exactly is required? These questions and many others are answered in this very informative booklet.

	*Will Christ Intervene to Correct the Church?* This booklet was originally composed in 1992 and later revised in the year 2000. It was written to help people make a decision regarding the great apostasy that occurred in God’s Church beginning in the late 1980's. Although some of the issues addressed in this booklet refer to events of that time, many principles still apply today. The Eternal Church of God has decided to make this publication available as we continue to learn from the lessons of this tragically historic and prophesied event.

	*The Truth About The Cross* Widely regarded as a symbol of Christ's sacrifice the cross is one of the most dominant symbols in the religious world. It carries with it deep emotional attachment and great spiritual significance to many millions of professing Christians. But is it truly a Christian symbol? Where did it come from? Was Jesus actually crucified on a cross? What part, if any, should the cross play in the life of a true follower of Christ?

	Three Times in a Year Giving a gift to our great God is an intimate exercise that was instituted by the Eternal Himself, but how often are we to give these offerings? Some church organizations choose to pass an offering basket every single week. Others, desiring to follow the dictates of the Bible, understand that the Scriptures command these gifts to be taken up only on designated Holy Days. What exactly did God mean when he stated, "Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God... ...and they shall not appear before the Lord empty." Do seasons have anything to do with this decree? Is this offering required every time we appear before the Lord? This very informative booklet explains the answers to these questions and much more.

	Born Again Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ proclaimed the profound words, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” In our modern age, these words have become some of the most frequently quoted in the Bible. Tragically, however, few have fully understood the true meaning of Christ’s powerful proclamation! The words of Jesus mean much more than simply a change of heart. They actually unveil a far deeper spiritual truth than most have ever realized. What exactly did Jesus mean by “born again” and how do these two simple words relate to the magnificent Kingdom of God? Now you can know and understand the transcendent meaning of Christ’s extraordinary statement.

	Is This The Only Time Of Salvation? Most people on earth have not accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Billions more, who lived before our time, never had the opportunity to know Him. What will happen to these countless numbers of people? What is the fate of the teeming millions in China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, and the jungles of South America or Australia who have not heard of Jesus? What will be the end of children who died only days after being born? Are all these doomed to eternal damnation? What does God’s Word tell us?

	*Twelve Keys to Understanding Revelation* This 70 page booklet examines what is arguably the most controversial book of the Bible and explains how its symbols and message can be understood. It identifies twelve keys necessary to understanding a book who's meaning has been sealed up until "the time of the end." These twelve keys unlock the meaning of the seven churches, the seven seals, the beast of Revelation thirteen and its mark, Babylon the Great, the kingdom, the resurrection, and New Jerusalem. This easy-to-understand booklet thoroughly examines the book of Revelation and presents this prophetic work in plain language.

	*True Freedom* Imagine a world where freedom is nothing more than an illusion. A world where people are told they are free, a world where people truly believe they are free, but a world where the people are oppressed and enslaved. Too farfetched? Is it unthinkable? Or is it possible that you have been deceived? What this world believes to be freedom is exactly the opposite, and the way of escape can be found in your Bible.

	*Sabbath Confessions* This booklet examines the Sabbath through the eyes of the Biblical record as well as through the eyes of some of professing Christianity's great leaders. This is an absolute must-read for anyone desiring to know the plain truth about the Sabbath God created and commands us to keep, versus the man-made sabbath of Sunday worship.

	The Gospel Jesus Preached Today, there are hundreds of Christian denominations, all claiming to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. They claim that the law was nailed to the cross and that by merely professing belief in Jesus’ name one is granted entrance into the Kingdom of God and eternal life in heaven. But, that is not the gospel Jesus preached! Christ’s gospel reveals God’s incredible plan for humanity, a destiny more awesome and more exciting than anything the mind of man could envision. Just what is the gospel that Jesus taught? This booklet will help to explain this essential doctrinal issue.

	The Historical Jesus In the world today, there are some who deny the validity of the New Testament account regarding the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. This denial is based on the belief that there exists no objective evidence proving Jesus even existed, let alone preached a powerful gospel, performed great miracles and was resurrected from the dead. This booklet proves that there is not only compelling historical evidence concerning Jesus Christ, but that the historical evidence corroborates the scriptures. This 26-page booklet is thoroughly researched and easy to understand.

	Are You A True and Faithful Servant This very informative booklet uses great champions of the Bible to demonstrate how God looks at service. Although many claim to be God's servants, this booklet contains a simple two-part test which proves most people are not.

	The Mark of the Beast The book of Revelation describes an event in which a powerful political leader (known as the Beast) and an apostate religious figure (known as the False Prophet) cause the vast majority of people on earth to receive a special mark. Those who refuse will suffer great persecution and even death while those who receive this mark will suffer the wrath of God Almighty. Just what is the “mark of the beast”? This booklet answers that question and if you’re like most professing Christians, that answer is going to shock you.

	Easter or Passover? Every spring, millions of professing Christians celebrate Easter, believing that this holiday honors the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But shocking as it may sound, this holiday has nothing to do with the resurrection of our Savior! Easter is actually the veneration of an ancient pagan fertility goddess whose worship God condemns! The truth is, the pagan Easter celebration was instituted as a substitute for His Passover, a festival which God commanded to be observed throughout all generations. This booklet examines in detail the vast and significant difference between Easter and Passover.

	The Resurrection Was Not On Sunday! Each Spring millions of churchgoers gather together at sunrise to celebrate an Easter Sunday morning resurrection. This tradition is so widely accepted that few ever give it much thought and much less question its validity. The truth is that the traditional Friday crucifixion and Sunday morning resurrection story is absolutely contrary to the Biblical account. Where did this Sunday morning resurrection belief come from? Could it be that what the modern churches teach about Easter Sunday is false?

	The Truth About Christmas This booklet examines the most popular religious tradition in the western world. It explores the origins of Santa Claus, mistletoe, the Christmas tree and many other symbols of Christmas. It also tells the real story about how this festival crept into the church and why it is so abhorrent to God.

	The Truth About Halloween This 20-page booklet is thoroughly researched and exposes the true origin of Halloween and its many symbols. It explains conclusively that although this holiday is represented as Christian, it comes from a dark world and has entered into the church and our culture through stealth and guile.

	*The Truth About Smoking* What are the origins of smoking tobacco? How was it used in religious practice? How does smoking today effect you and those around you? Why should you quit? How does God feel about this habit and is smoking considered a sin? Read this very informative booklet to find out.

	The Truth About Easter This booklet examines one of professing Christianity's most popular holidays and proves that its origin is not biblical. It explores the origin of the Easter egg, the Easter bunny, the Easter lily, hot cross buns, sunrise services, lent, and the Good Friday/Easter Sunday tradition. This booklet thoroughly documents where each of these symbols originate and how they crept into professing Christianity's worship of Jesus Christ and His resurrection.

	The Truth About Masonry The Masons are one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in history. Members claim that the organization is dedicated to the benevolent ideals of charity, equality, morality, and service to a divine being. Their gifts filter into hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the elderly as well as providing relief for those in distress and educational scholarships for young people. Behind the documented good works of the Masons, secret symbols and rituals play a unique and vital role in this fellowship. These carefully guarded secrets are often hidden from its own members. However, the symbols and rituals of Masonry were built upon paganism and mystery religion. This well researched booklet unlocks the door to the secrecy of the Masons.

	The United States and Britain in Prophecy Here condensed is the most fascinating story ever told. Whether skeptic, atheist, church member, or Spirit filled Christian, you will find within these pages an amazing truth, long hidden. It is a startling revelation, absorbing and packed with suspense. And, while brief, it is plain, simple, understandable, and a truth that stands proved.

	A Christian Passover Ceremony The Christian Passover is one of the most solemn and meaningful of all God's Holy Day observances. So important is this service that individuals missing the opportunity to celebrate Passover due to illness or travel in the first month, are instructed by the Almighty to keep this exact same service in the second month. This booklet and accompanying audio message will help to explain the profound meaning of this Holy and humbling ceremony and will walk you through every step of a Christian Passover.