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- Peace Kant Be Found - Peace. Millions speak of it, thousands write of it, but only One can truly bring it.
- India and Pakistan at War Again - A potentially more dangerous conflict than Kosovo continues to brew in South Asia.
- World News Review June 1999 - World news - June 1999
- Great Storms Foretold? - Disasters and Jesus' words: "Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
- Hurricane Katrina: Is God Removing His Protection From America? - Hurricane Katrina's destruction was so great and far-reaching that many wonder if God is playing a hand in these events, either punishing the United States or removing His protection -- or both.
- Is God Indifferent to Human Suffering? - If God is all-powerful, He could easily prevent disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, droughts and volcanic eruptions. But He lets them happen. Why?
- Restoration: Restoring Moral Levees - Without careful maintenance levees can fail. It's the same for character and self-restraint. The type of character that can withstand depravation and upheaval must be built and maintained one brick at a time over years of careful living.
- Why Don't We Prepare? - We can practice all the denial we want, but the fact is, these are dangerous times. We can take steps to prepare for calamity, whether in our neighborhood or the world at large.
- Wagon of Rocks - Years ago Mr. Herbert W. Armstrong admonished us to simplify our lives. I think most of us are still working on this, trying to find our rhythm.
- A Moving Experience - How can we minimize the stress and maximize our friendships when we move?
- A Lesson From the Rechabites - An Old Testament family vow can teach us even deeper lessons today.
- Vacuum of Leadership Grips Kenya - Stable, tourist-friendly Kenya turned violent after a disputed presidential election. This highlights a crisis in leadership in today's world.
- A Study in Contrasts - Over a month after the voting, the results of the Zimbabwe presidential election still have not been officially announced. The autocratic president of Zimbabwe, who has been in power for almost three decades since the fall of Rhodesia, is clearly reluctant to hand over power. The current government has turned the breadbasket of Africa into an economic disaster with the highest inflation rate in the world. It raises the question: Why did Rhodesia work when Zimbabwe doesn't?
- Brick by Brick - "We could not have done anything single-handedly. In our culture, when you lose someone in the family, people come to stay with you. The Israelis have come to stay with us."
- Wise Advice for Wise Decisions - How good are your decision-making skills? Have you ever wondered "what if I had...", especially when you didn't get the outcome you had expected?
- Why Can't We Just Get Along? - In a world filled with strife, having good friends can be difficult. What can you do to develop good friendships?
- What Are the Keys to a Happy Marriage? - Many would have you believe that the marital union is archaic and unnecessary. Yet mankind's Creator designed marriage as the ideal relationship for men and women. What fundamental principles can you practice to build a happy marriage?
- Should America Play Ball With Iran? - We were told in a major cover article recently published by Newsweek, a popular American news magazine, that "they may not want the bomb... Iran isn't a dictatorship...[and] Iran may be ready to deal." Are these points basically true? Should the United States negotiate with the present leadership of this wayward nation -- regardless of its radical conduct in office?
- Will Iran Provoke Nuclear War in 2006? - How far will Iran go with its nuclear program? Will diplomacy curtail it? Will the Israelis knock it out from the air? Will the United States soon be involved in another war?
- Could Ahmadinejad Be Daniel's "King of the South"? - American President Bush and Iranian President Ahmadinejad. That there could be any comparison at all initially seems improbable to say the least! But making the comparison yields both parallels and paradoxes, and it may predict a colossal confrontation in the making.
- What Does the Bible Say About Armageddon? - The common notion is that Armageddon will be the last, climatic battle to be fought on earth between the powers of good and evil. This is not quite right in several crucial respects.
- Whatever Happened to Childhood? - With the increased expectations aimed at children in today's society, is it possible that they are growing up too quickly?
- Whatever Happened to Childhood? - With the increased expectations aimed at children in today's society, is it possible that they are growing up too quickly?
- Whatever Happened to Childhood? - With the increased expectations aimed at children in today's society, is it possible that they are growing up too quickly?
- Teach Your Children God's Ways - Jesus Christ recognized that children must be included in the spiritual life of His followers. Are we teaching them to love God's ways and especially His Sabbath?
- Whatever Happened to Childhood? - With the increased expectations aimed at children in today's society, is it possible that they are growing up too quickly?
- "You're Not Wearing That -- !" - The scoop on kids' clothing styles and what parents can and should do.
- Terror and Tragedy at Columbine High School - Kids killing kids: what does it mean?
- Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore - Will humanity ever find a way to settle its differences without resorting to the violence of war?
- North Korea's Nuclear Blast: What Does It Mean? - Stalinist Kim Jong Il has brought North Korea into the nuclear club. Headlines ask, "Who Can Stop Him Now?" Now that we know North Korea has nuclear devices, we ask, "What does this mean?"
- Practicing Love, Honor and Respect - The Scriptures summarize the way we should interact with other people: practice love, honor and respect
- An Act of Kindness - The importance of your example to others.
- Kindness: From the Heart to the Helping Hand - God's nature is that of incredible loving-kindness toward all people. And He will kindly help His followers cultivate the much-needed fruit of godly kindness.
- Calming the Waters - Everyone experiences problems with relationships. What can we do to restore happy, peaceful, respectful ones?
- Women: The Young, the Old and the Blessed - There are women who have lived and learned much in their lives -- and count their blessings. Here is a thoughtful, almost poetic, message from one of them.
- God, Science and the Bible (3/08) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Mar/Apr 2008
- Was Jesus a Jew? - The Bible's final book refers to Jesus as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5). On Jesus' human side, David is called His father, meaning ancestor, in Luke 1:32. Thus He was certainly a Jew.
- David: A Shepherd Learns from the Creation - King David: "what is man that you are mindful of him?"
- Archaeology and the City of David - Almost 160 years of excavations have confirmed many details of biblical accounts of the city's history. The Bible continues to be verified.
- King David: Man or Myth? - Was David, Israelite warrior-king, a historical figure? Archaeological discoveries show that he was a real ruler of ancient Israel.
- King David's Reign: A Nation United - Secular historians once questioned the historicity of King David. However, recent archaeological discoveries confirm the evidence of his existence and reign.
- David: A Man After God's Heart - God looks at the heart not the outward appearance.
- An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real - Archaeological excavations continue to uphold the events of the Bible.
- God, Science and the Bible (11/05) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Nov/Dec 2005.
- God, Science and the Bible (9/05) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
- Profiles of Faith: Hezekiah: A Faithful King - A King reforms his kingdom; a kingdom returns to God.
- King Hussein's Uncertain Legacy - Power passes to the next generation in a key Middle Eastern Kingdom.
- "A Father to the Fatherless - I want to share with you a remarkable example of a man now dead, whose memory lives in the heart of the fatherless, and whose legacy can be a tool for understanding our role in future events.
- World News Review February 1999 - World news - Feb 1999
- Profiles of Faith: Josiah: A Kingdom Returns to God - If we are willing to mend our ways, Jesus Christ says we can be spiritually prepared for the dangerous times prophesied to come at the end of this age.
- A Different World - This is a time to stay tuned and watch current event ever more closely. We have entered a different world. Peace and security will never be quite the same.
- Our World Is Rapidly Changing - in Ways Foretold by Bible Prophecy - Bible prophecy shows that we should keep an eye on Europe and the Middle East. Ongoing developments in both areas are rapidly reshaping our world in ways foretold centuries ago.
- Coming: A Massive European Intervention in the Middle East - Bible prophecy shows that the time will come when the "king of the North," the leader of an emerging European-centered superpower, will intervene in the Middle East.
- Cartoon Controversy: Is a Clash of Civilizations Inevitable? - European newspapers showing cartoons of Muhammad provoked riots in a number of countries, leading to increasing talk of "a clash of civilizations" between the West and Islam.
- A Different World - This is a time to stay tuned and watch current event ever more closely. We have entered a different world. Peace and security will never be quite the same.
- World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2004 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Sept/Oct 2004.
- Our World Is Rapidly Changing - in Ways Foretold by Bible Prophecy - Bible prophecy shows that we should keep an eye on Europe and the Middle East. Ongoing developments in both areas are rapidly reshaping our world in ways foretold centuries ago.
- Is Iran the New Mideast Superpower? - The Middle East is at the center of Bible prophecy. Iran looks set to become the new regional superpower as the United States and its allies withdraw from or sharply reduce their presence in the region. What are the consequences--especially for the Jewish nation of Israel?
- The New Population Bomb and Prophecy - One problem with the current population explosion is not so much how many people there will be in the future, but where this increase will be located.
- Still Not Fully Realized -- The West Is Fighting for Its Survival - Islamic fundamentalism became front-page news after Sept. 11 -- but that doesn't mean there was no problem earlier. There certainly was plenty of warning, although nobody could have predicted the precise way in which fundamentalists would get the West's attention. Few would have listened anyway.
- Cartoon Controversy: Is a Clash of Civilizations Inevitable? - European newspapers showing cartoons of Muhammad provoked riots in a number of countries, leading to increasing talk of "a clash of civilizations" between the West and Islam.
- Egypt's Coming Transition - Egypt's president recently turned 78 years old and a change of leadership is the subject of speculation. What does the future hold for this large Arab nation?
- New Military Might in the Middle East - Nations that initially formed a common market now move to form a common military. It's a logical and necessary step. But what effect will it have on its members and the rest of the world?
- Solomon: Lesson from a Wise King - The story of how Solomon became so wise and the lessons from his life deserve our undivided attention.
- A 40-Year-Old Dream With Shades of Eternity - Freedom is a beautiful word. Freedom in Christ is a beautiful experience. For a Christian, freedom cannot be an afterthought, but a value laced throughout our thoughts, words and deeds.
- A 45-Year-Old Dream With Shades of Eternity - like Dr. King, we choose to ring a bell of moral clarity in a world that wants to be left alone to go its own way. We choose to ring a bell of warning to awaken those nations that mistakenly interpret the patient mercy of God for the lack of a sure Judgment Day that is coming upon the nations. We rejoice in ringing a bell of freedom's joy that the very real Kingdom of God under Jesus Christ is coming to this earth.
- Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore - Will humanity ever find a way to settle its differences without resorting to the violence of war?
- Is the Church the Kingdom? - Some think the Church is the Kingdom of God. Although there is a connection between the two, they are not identical
- Ultimate Goal - Goals have built-in power because they are promises we make to ourselves to be and do better!
- Paul's Desire to 'Depart and Be With Christ' - The interval from Paul's last thought as a human being to the time of his seeing Christ in the resurrection will seem instantaneous, since the Bible shows that the dead know nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5). This is why Paul wrote as he did in his letter to the Philippians.
- 'Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!' - As King of Kings He will set up God's wonderful, righteous Kingdom. This is the time God's people through the ages have longed and prayed for.
- The Sabbath in the Age to Come - God created the Sabbath for mankind (Mark 2:27), and there will yet come a time when all mankind will keep God's Sabbath.
- Chapter 2: The Feast of Tabernacles - United Church of God members celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in some 40 locations around the world. More than just an annual convention or vacation, the Feast of Tabernacles helps our members focus on God's great plan and the wonderfully positive news Christ proclaimed about His return to establish His rule on Earth.
- Chapter 1: Preaching the Gospel - The mission of the United Church of God is to follow Christ's footsteps in "preaching the gospel of the kingdom".
- Chapter 4: Hope for a Troubled World - Every individual, regardless of race, national origin or sex, will, in time, have the opportunity to be called by God and to hear and respond to the good news of the Kingdom of God and to the testimony of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
- This is the United Church of God - Jesus' message, the gospel of the Kingdom of God, defines the mission of the United Church of God, an International Association. That same message, unaltered and undiluted, clarifies what we stand for in a world filled with a bewildering variety of religious beliefs, customs and opinions.
- The Fundamentals of Bible Prophecy - Principles and themes of Bible prophecy.
- The Everlasting Kingdom of God - What is the Kingdom of God that it should be our highest priority in life?
- What Does Christ's Resurrection Teach Us? - The apostle Paul tells us that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 15:50). So Christ's resurrection to eternal life was to a glorified spirit body (Philippians 3:21), of the same divine essence as the Father.
- Crisis on the World Scene - We live in an age of constant crisis -- war, population, pollution. But the Bible promises a new age, the kingdom of God.
- First the Good News - The Bible is clear that both bad news and good news lie ahead. Although the world before long will see its darkest days, these storm clouds are the prelude to a wonderful world such as we have never witnessed and can barely imagine.
- The King of the Coming Kingdom - The writings of the Hebrew prophets contain many references to the coming of the divinely anointed King. According to prophecy, God will give Jesus Christ an eternal Kingdom in which He will rule over "peoples, nations, and languages".
- Daniel Forsees the Kingdom of God - Jesus Christ will replace the kingdoms of this world with the Kingdom His Father will give Him at His return -- the Kingdom of God. This is the good news of Daniel's prophecy and the same good news Jesus preached.
- Introduction (bsc6) - When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God, what did He mean? Was He referring to the Church He built through His disciples? Or was He talking about something entirely different?
- The Kingdom in the Gospels - Usage of "Kingdom of God" in the four Gospel accounts.
- Points to Ponder (bsc6) - Bible study 'points to ponder' regarding the kingdom of God.
- The Apostles Teach the Same Gospel - A resurrection into the kingdom of God was the gospel of Christ and the apostles.
- Israel: God's Temporal Kingdom - Through David, God established a dynasty of kings over Israel. Christ Himself, Old Testament Israel was the temporary kingdom of God. As "the Son of David, the Son of Abraham" Jesus was born to inherit David's throne.
- The Beginning of God's Chosen People - Through Abraham and his descendants, God would begin a temporary physical kingdom, the nation of Israel. It would be the forerunner of God's eternal spiritual Kingdom.
- The Choice: Which Way of Life? - The prophecy of a promised Seed starts a thread that runs throughout the Bible. It is God's firm promise of a Savior, a King who will rule with righteousness and bring peace and salvation to all.
- The Gospel Jesus Taught - The events at Christ's return and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
- The Reign of a New Kingdom - The events at the return of Christ and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
- Three Facets of the Gospel - What God has done, is doing, and will do for us. All three facets are essential.
- God's Promise of a New Era - God has a long-range plan for changing human nature and reopening the door for all of humanity to receive His Spirit.
- 'Thy Kingdom Come!' - Many confusing ideas about God's Kingdom often make it a hazy and distant concept, raising more questions than answers. Is the Kingdom of God in heaven? Is it on earth? Who will be in it? Is it here already, in our hearts? Are you part of it now? Will you be part of it in the future? What will you do there?
- What Is the Gospel? - What is the gospel? Is it the gospel of God? The gospel of Jesus Christ? The gospel about Christ? The gospel of the Kingdom of God? Or some other gospel? Is there more than one gospel? What gospel did Jesus preach? What did He instruct His disciples to teach? What about Paul? Did he teach the same gospel Jesus Christ taught? Or was it different from the gospel God sent through Christ?
- How World Peace Will Come - God has promised us 1,000 years of peace. Yet human efforts to achieve enduring peace have always failed. Here is the amazing story of how God will usher in a golden age of lasting peace for all mankind.
- Utopia: Fantasy or Future Reality? - The idea of a perfect human society has intrigued and excited visionaries and philosophers for centuries. Mankind has tried many kinds of governments throughout history, but utopia remains an elusive dream, seemingly forever out of reach. Will a perfect world remain an unattainable fantasy, or is it part of our common human destiny?
- Will Christ Return? - Do you believe in the return of Jesus Christ? Should you believe it? What difference does it make?
- Why Will Christ Return? - Many churched understand and teach that Jesus Christ will return. Far fewer know why He will return and what will happen when he returns.
- The Millennium: The Vision That Won't Die - What does the Bible really say about the millennium, the prophisied 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ? Is it a fantasy or a promise on which you can stake your future?
- Why People Don't Understand the Kingdom of God - The Kingdom of God was a central part of Jesus Christ's message and thus a major theme of the Bible. So why is it so rarely understood, and why isn't it commonly taught today?
- What's Wrong With Our Governments? 1999 - Why do so many problems seem to defy solution? Why isn't government effective at preventing and solving our long-lasting problems?
- Prophecies of a Different Government - Themes from the Bible regarding the Kingdom of God.
- Planning for Life: Be Sure Your Career Path Fits God's Goals - How can you narrow the field to know which direction to head in choosing a career?
- What Is the Gospel Jesus Christ Taught? - If we are to understand the point of Jesus' teachings, message and mission, we need to be sure we understand the gospel - the good news - that he taught.
- The Coming Age of Grace - What will it take to rid the world of violence, prejudice, and hatred? What will the inhabitants of the world have to agree on the create a climate of peace and cooperation?
- The Feast of Prosperity - Our world is wracked by poverty,injustice and turmoil. But a little known biblical festival reveals how a new world of peace and prosperity will dawn.
- Jesus Christ's Unfinished Business - Christ's apostles looked forward to a time when the laws of God will be widely taught by Christ the Master Teacher and everyone will live by them.
- Do You Know Why Christ Died? - Christians generally agree that Jesus Christ died for their sins. But how many really understand the significance of that sacrifice?
- Do You Know Why Christ Lives? - Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
- God's Awesome Purpose for Those in the First Resurrection - When Christ returns to establish the Kingdom of God on earth, those in the first resurrection will serve as judges and priests and will "reign on the earth".
- Heaven on Earth - Is an earthly paradise possible? Believe it or not, it's more than a possibility. It's a certainty!
- What Will the Kingdom of God Mean for You? - In this magazine we often write about what the Bible refers to as the Kingdom of God -- the government Jesus will establish after He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why should you look forward to that period of time? You need to know the answer!
- How Will God's Government on Earth Be Different? - To better understand the difference between ordinary human governments and Christ's government, let's notice what Bible prophecy reveals about that coming government.
- God's Plan for World Peace: A Sure Thing! - Mankind's agreements for enduring peace never last. But God has promised us a period of peace that will endure for 1,000 years. Can we realistically believe that promise?
- Seven Truths From Jesus Christ About the Real Secret: The Kingdom of God - Jesus called descriptions of the way to enter the Kingdom of God and its principles "mysteries" - secrets or hidden truths most people don't understand.
- The World Beyond Today: What Lies in Store? - "The world has never had it so good." This is how one prominent editor and writer described the current human condition in a recent editorial. Is he right, or should we be looking beyond today's world for a fabulous utopian age long foretold in the pages of the Bible?
- The Kingdom of God: Not by Human Might or Power - The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create a perfect utopia. How will it come-by human effort or by the power of God?
- Know Jesus, Know Peace - In a world at war, people are divided about what it takes to ultimately bring peace to the planet. Many feel it will never happen. But it will. Here's how.
- The End of War, Terror and Other Bad Stuff - Many young people today fear for their personal safety. Most everyone can document the problems, but this article dares to aim for the solution.
- The Real Millennium - At the dawning of a new millennium, is it time to consider what we should do to prepare for the real utopian Millennium promised in the Bible?
- Millennium - Learn what God's Elect will do during the Millennium.
- A Day in the Kingdom of God - A personal reflection on a day yet to come -- in a wonderful world tomorrow.
- Real Life in the Millennium - God has given wonderful promises of a world of peace and prosperity. But does the Bible teach that the Millennium will provide a life of ease, a life without challenges? Does Bible prophecy show us that people will be prevented from taking any action that would disturb the harmony of a world under God's government? Since God's purpose requires people to grow in godly character, and since character requires freedom of choice, perhaps the reality of this wonderful world will include a few surprises.
- The Kingdom of Heaven - Is it more than just a movie? Is it fact or fiction?
- Searching for a New Global Order - Consider carefully the shifting geopolitical chessboard as many perils menace global stability. National leaders seek enduring solutions through established world institutions even as they struggle to cope with the catastrophic crises of the 21st century. What does the Bible tell us about how it all began and how a divinely appointed new world order will finally solve our age-old problems?
- The Mission and Responsibility of the Church - The Church plays many roles in the bringing of salvation to the world. It stands as "the light of the world". It is the "household" or "family of God". It is the "mother" who nurtures God's sons and daughters. It functions as the "pillar and ground of the truth" in a spiritually confused world (1od". It is the "mother" who nurtures God's sons and daughters. It functions as the "pillar and ground of the truth" in a spiritually confused world.
- Introduction (GK) - "The gospel of the Kingdom of God" is the message Jesus Christ instructs His followers to believe. This booklet will help you understand and believe this wonderful good news Jesus Christ announced to humanity!
- How Is the Kingdom "at Hand'? - The focus of Jesus Christ's message was the announcement of a coming world government (Luke 21:31). This government will not be ruled by selfishly motivated humans but by Jesus Christ Himself, under the direction of Almighty God!
- Praying More Than Ever - We need to pray for the strength and perseverance to endure the times that are coming upon this world. God has promised us protection, and we will receive that deliverance by remaining dedicated to Him and seeking first His Kingdom.
- The End of the Age - Jesus Christ spoke of a coming "end of the age." What did He mean? What age did He say would come to an end?
- Other Names for the Kingdom - Although most often called the "kingdom of God," occasionally other terms are used in describing the kingdom.
- Is the Kingdom Here Now? - Although God's people today experience a foretaste of God's coming Kingdom in their lives (see " How Are We 'Translated Into the Kingdom'?"), many scriptures make it clear that the Kingdom of God has not arrived, but will be established on earth in the future.
- What the World Tomorrow Will Be Like - Are you tired of bad news? Do you grieve over the never-ending cycle of mayhem and madness assaulting you daily through the TV, the Internet and the print media, to say nothing of the trying events of your life and the lives of loved ones? Well, here is some good news! The world is about to change dramatically--for the better!
- "How Long, O Lord?" - Theintense question of God's people down through the ages: When will we get there? How much longer until the Kingdom of God arrives?
- What is the True Gospel? - The ancient prophets, Jesus and His apostles all spoke of a literal kingdom that will supersede the world's governments. When these prophecies become a reality, a triumphant cry will ring out: "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15).
- The Good News of the Kingdom of God - The Bible proclaims a consistent message from beginning to end concerning the Kingdom of God, a message delivered throughout the ages by God's servants.
- Rod of Iron": A User's Guide - What does the book of Revelation mean when it describes the saints helping Christ rule the nations with "a rod of iron"? What training is necessary to use this tool?
- Prophecies of the Coming Kingdom of God - Through His prophets God reveals many specific details of how this world will be transformed in the Kingdom of God.
- The Coming Time of Peace - This issue of World News and Prophecy describes the coming age and what it will be like.
- The Fall of Satan's Kingdom - Satan will not always dominate planet earth. Bible prophecy reveals that an astounding series of events will shake our world as never before and usher in a new age-a 1,000-year era under the rule of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:10; Luke 21:31)
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Salvation in the Kingdom - The Kingdom of God is attained only through Jesus Christ's central role as the personal Savior of all who would enter that Kingdom.
- Translated Into the Kingdom? - We, as modern-day saints, also exchange systems of government when we are converted. We now give our allegiance and obedience to the Kingdom of God, even though that Kingdom has not yet fully come.
- Jesus Christ's return - The return of Jesus Christ as King and Kings and Lord of Lords is a truth frequently reaffirmed in the Bible.
- How You Can Enter the Kingdom - We can turn to God for forgiveness and reconciliation through Jesus Christ and begin to live by the laws of the Kingdom of God as taught by Jesus Christ.
- A Return to Eden: When Hunger and Disease Disappear - The plight of the sick, poor and hungry makes us long for the day when a real utopia spreads around the earth!
- Restoration: Will We Heed the Warning? - Be glad that some political leaders have the courage to sound an alarm. But most of all, be thankful for the promise that Jesus Christ will return to restore all things.
- A Great Light Has Shined - The great question is not whether a great light has shined, but whether we have embraced, internalized and, in turn, displayed that light of hope for others.
- Are There Different Gospels? - Different terms describe the same gospel. They simply emphasize different aspects of the same wonderful message.
- The Eye of a Needle - It appears that Christ's words must be taken literally. Just as it is impossible for a camel to go through the tiny eye of a needle, it is equally impossible for those who trust in riches, instead of God, to enter the Kingdom of God.
- The Promise of a Coming Kingdom - A careful examination of the Bible reveals that the next phase of the Kingdom of God is nothing short of a world-ruling monarchy that God will establish on this earth through Jesus Christ!
- War and Peace - How will true peace come to this troubled planet?
- Is the Kingdom Within You? - Rather than telling the Pharisees that the Kingdom of God was something in their hearts, Jesus Christ warned them that they were so spiritually blind they couldn't recognize the very personification of that Kingdom in Him.
- Making Sense of a Fragmenting World - Terrorist alerts...war with Iraq...the "axis of evil." How can we make sense of it all?
- Lessons From Daniel - An extraordinary event thrust Daniel onto a meteoric rise to power that even the slickest political schemer could never have contrived.
- The Beginning of God's Chosen People - Through Abraham and his descendants, God would begin a temporary physical kingdom, the nation of Israel. It would be the forerunner of God's eternal spiritual Kingdom.
- What Will the Kingdom of God Mean for You? - In this magazine we often write about what the Bible refers to as the Kingdom of God -- the government Jesus will establish after He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why should you look forward to that period of time? You need to know the answer!
- What Will the Kingdom of God Mean for You? - In this magazine we often write about what the Bible refers to as the Kingdom of God -- the government Jesus will establish after He returns to earth. But what will the Kingdom of God do for you? Why should you look forward to that period of time? You need to know the answer!
- The Kingdom of Heaven - Is it more than just a movie? Is it fact or fiction?
- Other Names for the Kingdom - Although most often called the "kingdom of God," occasionally other terms are used in describing the kingdom.
- Thousand-Year-Old Lessons From the Crusades for Today - Kingdom of Heaven is a movie about the Crusades, a clash of civilizations between Islam and Christianity that lasted two centuries. Could a similar clash of civilizations lie ahead?
- The Reign of a New Kingdom - The events at the return of Christ and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
- The Reign of a New Kingdom - The events at the return of Christ and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
- Christ's Parables and the Kingdom - Jesus often compared the coming Kingdom to common situations in people's lives. These messages are known as parables.
- Prophecies of the Coming Kingdom of God - Through His prophets God reveals many specific details of how this world will be transformed in the Kingdom of God.
- World Heading Into the Perfect Storm - World conditions are developing like "the perfect storm," warned former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in a recent speech. Placing her comments alongside biblical revelation provides us with unique insight into what is about to happen in the world -- and what to do about it.
- Contributing a Verse - The role of the common man in God's plan.
- King David and His Scribes - The Bible indicates that King David created a climate in which recording and writing about royal affairs were important governmental functions.
- Running Better Than Ever - In many ways, Kip Keino,is still way ahead of the pack. As he looks forward to reaching his present finish line, his example sites the familiar millennial refrain of Isaiah 30:21,"this is the way, walk you in it."
- Three Important Kisses - Some people don't realize that the Bible speaks of kissing. Do you know the three different types it mentions?
- A Touchy Subject - The time to make decisions about physical contact is before you get in a touchy situation. Making a decision on the fly with no forethought is a recipe for going too far.
- Sex, Dating and You! - Misunderstandings about God's instructions are contributing to some tragic heartaches. Learn how you can enjoy life to the fullest -- God's way
- Questions and Answers - Jul/Sep 2003 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Three Important Kisses - Some people don't realize that the Bible speaks of kissing. Do you know the three different types it mentions?
- Handling Those Touchy Situations - To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.
- Knowing God for the First Time - A time is coming when all mankind will come to know God. But meanwhile, through His festivals, God offers us the opportunity to experience now what the whole world will experience in the future.
- Meeting God - For us to learn who God is, we don't have to search the Sinai desert for a burning bush -- we have the Bible.
- Let Me Introduce You to God - Familiar with God? I'd like you to meet the whole family.
- How Well Do You Know God? - How close do you feel to God? How close do you feel He is to you?
- Do You Know Your Father? - A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
- Why Prophecy? (UP) - How prophecy fills in the details of God's wonderful plan for humanity. God, who inspired prophecy, cares for people, that He has designed a logical and realistic master plan for solving the suffering and dilemmas that we cannot resolve on our own.
- Mass Media and Bible Prophecy - Several amazing biblical passages fortell the shaping of the world at the time of the end by a powerful web of global media.
- World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2003 - An overview of conditions around the world. September/October 2003
- "As the Waters..." - This evil age will be transformed to what God initially intended at Eden. The "knowledge of the Lord" will be made available to all and, for the first time, being accepted on a grand scale by the descendants of Adam and Eve.
- The Knowledge of God and Jesus Christ - While technology expands exponentially, the kind of knowledge we urgently need to survive ebbs and wanes.
- The Knowledge of God and Jesus Christ - While technology expands exponentially, the kind of knowledge we urgently need to survive ebbs and wanes.
- Why 'A Magazine of Understanding'? - Printed as a subtitle on the cover of each issue of The Good News are the words "A Magazine of Understanding." What does The Good News help you understand?
- Introduction (bsc2) - We are drowning in information, but starved for knowledge.
- Building Walls or Building Bridges? - Three wise men in their time oversaw the demolition of a wall that lay in their path. Their wisdom echoes the millennial refrain, "This is the way, walk you in it."
- Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2005 - The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice. Oct/Dec 2005.
- Debate About Islam Continues: Is It a Religion of Peace? - Muslim officials have declared their peaceful intentions through messages at their annual hajj. U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Blair have publicly praised Islam as a religion of peace. Others challenge that assertion, as the debate goes on.
- Thousand-Year-Old Lessons From the Crusades for Today - Kingdom of Heaven is a movie about the Crusades, a clash of civilizations between Islam and Christianity that lasted two centuries. Could a similar clash of civilizations lie ahead?
- What's Behind Today's Worldwide Wave of Terrorism? - Passenger jets blown out of the sky, suicide bombings that deliberately target innocent civilians, men who shoot fleeing children in the back -- what do these horrors have in common, and why?
- Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2003 - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
- Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Starting Now - A nation ahead of its time in repairing the breaches.
- World News Review December 1998 - World News Review - Dec. 1998
- The Balkans: A Violent Century - The battle for the Balkans. Where is it leading? Why are the Balkans such a trouble spot? What's behind the current conflict?
- A Personal View of the Kosovo Conflict - During the Kosovo war I've seen reports from people close to the conflict. Some of the reports are emotional and present points of view that are not orthodox, conventional, politically correct or even credible.
- World News Review March 2000 - World news - March 2000
- After Kosovo - What Then? - Now that the alliance, while celebrating its 50th anniversary, has used its troops to help resolve another nation's internal problems, which country will be next?
- From Kosovo to Conflict? - At the end of April, four European countries agreed on the formation of a joint military structure. Did NATO's successful intervention in Kosovo lay the seeds for a challenger to its position?
- The Wheat Doesn't Know Hate - Peace, like war, must be waged with vision, imagination, self-sacrifice and a big dash of hope!
- Balkan Vortex of Violence Threatens Kosovo - Some 10 years ago Serbian troops invaded the mostly Muslim province of Kosovo. After U.S. air strikes and NATO intervention, the United Nations began administering the province. But the UN mandate recently expired and Kosovo threatens to declare full independence from Serbia. The behavior of Balkan countries continues to perplex the Western world. Will many more innocent lives be lost in their seemingly futile quest for a stable and peaceful existence? What is the only lasting solution?
- Crisis In Kosovo - A Mixture of Iron and Clay? - The Balkans has a long and complex history. What is the story behind the headlines?
- World News Review July 1999 - World news - July 1999
- The Lord of the Refugees - Who will solve the scourge of forces that creates refugees, or, is there a time in the future in which there will be an even greater catastrophe producing even greater numbers of displaced persons?
- Unlocking the Mind - A brief background of Joseph Kovach.
- Shocked by the Bible - A Good News interview with Shocked by the Bible author Joe Kovacs.
- Krakatoa -- Preparing for the Future? - Just over 120 years ago, a terrible catastrophe occurred that can help us fathom end-time warnings.
- Who's Behind VCM? - Virtual Christian Magazine has been a part of my life for some time now and I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of what goes into each issue and introduce those who bring it to you.
- The Marketing of Evil - David Kupelian's book is subtitled "How Radicals, Elitists, and Pseudo-Experts Sell Us Corruption Disguised as Freedom" (2005, ISBN-13: 978-1581824599).
- "Ready, Aim - Peace! - Learn how to administer justice and long-term peace in a new realm. We present a scenario from today's news and ask you, "What would you do?"
- Turkey, a U.S. Ally, Threatens to Widen War in Iraq - Kurdish rebels, seeking an autonomous Kurdistan, have been attacking Turkish troops from the sanctuary of northern Iraq. Turkey now threatens to send troops into the most peaceful region of Iraq. Complicating the problem was an attempt in the U.S. Congress to condemn Turkey for a massacre that took place almost a century ago.
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