Herbert W Armstrong

Some groups - especially those influenced by Herbert W. Armstrong -claim that Colossians 2:16–17 actually commands Christians to keep the Sabbath and festivals. Most believers simply read the passage as written and see the opposite: Paul warns against being judged over these things because they were shadows pointing to Christ. To reach the Armstrong conclusion, the text must be turned 180 degrees - and that is exactly what happens. This is an illuminating example of the danger that arises when doctrine begins to drive exegesis rather than the other way around. Once a system feels free to reshape the meaning of Scripture to protect its teachings, the authority of the text is lost. In the full analysis I’ve written elsewhere, I set out the issue in detail and show why the Armstrong interpretation lacks any textual, historical, or grammatical support. For those who want the full analysis, I’ve set out the complete argument in a detailed note available here . This is a link to my posts i...

Herbert W Armstrong - Gospel preached. Herbert W. Armstrong claimed—repeatedly and with great emphasis—that only he preached the true gospel. He set out his gospel doctrine across decades of booklets, articles, broadcasts, and magazines, insisting that his Radio/Worldwide Church of God was the “one true church” tracing back to the original apostles. The identifying sign of this claim was said to be Sabbath‑keeping and alleged obedience to the Ten Commandments. Armstrong taught that all other churches proclaimed a false gospel because they were deceived by Satan. He stated this many times, and his publications make the point unmistakably. The link below takes you to my Quora post examining whether Armstrong’s gospel claims stand up to biblical scrutiny. Given that the gospel is one of the most important doctrines in the New Testament, it is essential to evaluate his assertions carefully. The post provides a detailed comparison between the Bible’s teaching on the gospel and Armstrong’s d...