1. New African Union Founded to Copy EU Success - Formation of the Organization of African Unity

1. Jesus, Paul and the New Covenant - Did Jesus and the apostle Paul agree on how Christians should regard the Old Testament? Or, as is commonly believed, did Paul radically change the religion that Jesus Christ established?
2. Act Without Thinking - It seems like strange advice, but come along and you'll see what I mean.
3. Jesus' Teaching on God's Law - Perhaps the most widespread controversies about the teachings of Jesus concern His attitude toward the laws of God recorded in the Old Testament.
4. Confusion Over Legalism: What It Is and Isn't - The religious authorities who accused Jesus Christ of breaking the Sabbath have been described as having a legalistic approach. But what does the term "legalism" mean?
5. How Can We Obey God's Commandments? - In peoples' minds, keeping God's commandments is an unattainable goal. But these commandments can be obeyed, at least in the outward letter of the law, by ordinary people.
6. Does God Set Conditions on His Gift of Eternal Life? - Can we do things — or not do things — that will disqualify us from receiving the gift of eternal life?

1. Second Key: Obedience Brings Understanding - Another key to understanding the Bible: obedience brings understanding.
2. The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity - The apostles repeatedly warned Jesus' followers to beware of false teachers who would introduce counterfeit-Christian beliefs.
3. The Church of God Today - The church of God today keeps God's commandments and holds fast to all that Jesus taught.
4. Follow Jesus Christ's Example of Commandment Keeping - Jesus said, "if you want to enter life, obey the commandments".
5. Grace, Works and Obedience - Some are confused because Jesus clearly expects us to produce fruit.
6. Growing in Faith - We must have faith to receive God's gift of salvation. In our faithless age (Luke 18:8), how can we develop living, active faith?
7. Examples of Living Faith - When we learn how other people have succeeded, we are encouraged that we can triumph as well.
8. The Coming 'Abomination of Desolation' - Tells of the signs to watch for, signs that indicate Christ's second coming to set up His Kingdom for us.
9. The Gospel Jesus Taught - The events at Christ's return and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
10. God's Grace and Forgiveness - Forgiveness carries with it obligations. It is not license to sin.
11. How Do We Know That We Love God? - The Bible states over and over again exactly how we are to demonstrate our love to God. The simple answer may surprise you!
12. What Does God Require for Eternal Life? - God promises eternal life to all who believe in and accept Jesus Christ as their Savior. But do we have any responsibility beyond believing?
13. What is Salvation? - Millions of professing Christians believe they are "saved." But from what are they saved? How and when does salvation take place? Let's cut through the confusion and understand the truth.
14. When I Rule The World! - Not observing popular holidays and keeping the Sabbath were awkward for me. When I was young, I talked big; later, a conversation with my parents helped me understand.

1. The Rise of a Counterfeit Christianity - The apostles repeatedly warned Jesus' followers to beware of false teachers who would introduce counterfeit-Christian beliefs.

1. You Can Have Healthy Children - Here's How - What can we do to help our children adopt healthy habits as a way of life?
2. Follow a Healthy - and Biblical - Diet - The Bible is a reliable source to dietary information. God, the designer of our bodies, knows what we should eat.
3. Fast-Food Fanciers - If your food consumption includes large amounts of fast-food, you would be wise to cut back.
4. A Deadly Epidemic - Between 300,000 and 600,000 Americans will die this year, not from terrorist acts, but from a chronic disease growing so rapidly that it is now officially called an epidemic. You'll be shocked to find out what and how widespread it is.
5. World News Review Jul 2001 - World news review. July 2001.
6. The Worldwide Crisis of Overweight and Obesity - If you are not overweight, you may think you do not need this information. And, if you are even a little overweight, chances are this isn’t a comforting subject to spend time reading about. Yet because the problem is so prevalent in our world, you need to be informed. It truly will have a bearing on your future, whatever nation you call home.

1. In the News Jul/Sep 2007 - Items in the news. Jul/Sep 2007

1. Second Key: Obedience Brings Understanding - Another key to understanding the Bible: obedience brings understanding.

1. Is Obeying God Worth It? - Does it matter whether we take God and his instructions seriously?

1. Overcome Obstacles to Instruction - God places a high priority on parents teaching their children. But we may find there are obstacles that hinder our intent to fulfill this duty.

1. The Bible and Harry Potter - Is the occult fantasy of Harry Potter just innocent fun?
2. Do You Know the Real Secret? - Could you be affected by a popular but deceptive New Age teaching? What's at the heart of The Secret and The Law of Attraction? Does the Bible offer any insight and guidance?
3. Beware The Law of Attraction's False Premises and Twisted Logic - The 10 occult teachings of the spirits promoted by the media and the authors of The Law of Attraction.

1. Three of the First Horns Plucked Out by the Roots - Who, then, are the three horns plucked up by the roots before the rise of the papacy?

1. A Right Example Heard Around the World - Jesus Christ surprised His disciples -- and possibly many of us as well -- by praising a seemingly wasteful act. Why did He put such emphasis on it?

1. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 2002 - An overview of world conditions. January/February 2002
2. World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2005 - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept, 2005.
3. World News and Trends - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept/Oct 2007
4. War on Terrorism Is Spiritual Warfare - Al Qaeda terrorists labor to define the war on terrorism as the West vs. Islam-a definition that Western leaders throw off. Yet deeply entrenched religious issues are at the heart of the current war. And they are inflamed by a power greater than either the worldwide terrorist network or the combined military might of the United States, Britain, the rest of NATO and Russia.
5. Venezuela - Six More Years of Chavez - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won reelection Dec. 3 to another six-year term. Should the world take him seriously? Should the United States be concerned about his rhetoric? Yes!
6. How Serious a Threat Could Iran Pose? - President Ahmadinejad has warned that the West would feel the consequences of pressing for sanctions against Iran much more than Iran would suffer. What could he have in mind? How could Iran strike at the West?
7. Retreat From Gaza - Israel has completed its pullout from Gaza, a piece of territory it has controlled since 1967. Is this the start of a final road to peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis? Or will it be a futile gesture that leaves Israel vulnerable to further terrorist attacks?
8. A Page on the World: Secrets of the Kingdom - Gerald Posner gives "the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection" (2005, ISBN 1-4000-6291-8).
9. When the Gas Pumps in Europe Run Dry - Because of its dependence on imported energy, the EU is an economic giant standing on feet of clay.

1. When Will the Middle East Find Peace - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,"urged Israel's King David 3,000 years ago."(Psalm 122:6)Seeking a peaceful solution to the Mideast problem is the concern, if not the prayer, of many world leaders. But peace in the Holy Land has,over the centuries,been in remarkablely short supply.

1. 2003: The Storm Clouds Gather - What long-term effects will come from the unsettling events so far in 2003? No human being knows for sure. But we can observe, analyze and learn from the storm clouds gathering on the horizon.
2. World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 2004 - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Mov/Dec 2004
3. When Is Enough...Enough? - Continuing to ignore the fundamental laws of God creates a state of unrighteousness for which God will demand an accounting. God is a God of judgment. At some point He will say, "Enough is enough!"

1. Energy Costs, the Mideast and Illegals Are Americans' Biggest Concerns - A recent poll on NBC's Meet the Press showed Americans are primarily concerned about the price of gas, Iran, illegal immigrants and Iraq. All four concerns are interconnected.

1. God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts - Does it make sense for the Christian world to view the Old Testament's contents as somehow inferior or conflicting with the New? Is it logical to disregard the history of God's revelation, His revealed way of life and the promises these Hebrew Scriptures contain?
2. Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible - Here are some guidelines to serious study of God's word.

1. What Was the Main Weakness of the Sinai Covenant? - The primary weakness of the Sinai Covenant was not in its laws but in the people's lack of a willing heart to obey them.
2. What Is a Biblical Covenant ? - Covenants are simply binding agreements between two or more parties. God Himself designed the covenant He made with Abraham and his descendants. When God makes a covenant, He will always perform what He has bound Himself to do.
3. God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts - Does it make sense for the Christian world to view the Old Testament's contents as somehow inferior or conflicting with the New? Is it logical to disregard the history of God's revelation, His revealed way of life and the promises these Hebrew Scriptures contain?
4. God's Covenant with Ancient Israel - God's plans to bring the people of Israel to full repentance and, working through them, invite all other people into a similar relationship with Him.
5. God's Relationship with Ancient Israel - God invited ancient Israel to form a relationship with Him. Although they rejected Him, God in His great mercy didn't reject them, nor does He reject us.
6. A Covenant of Marriage - Few people realize that the Old Covenant was essentially a marriage covenant. The New Covenant is, too.
7. Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments? - The popular belief that the New Covenant abolishes God's law reflects a misunderstanding of both covenants.
8. God's Magnificent Series of Covenants - Special covenants made with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David began to reveal important details of God's plan to produce for Himself an enduring holy people. The promised New Covenant is the capstone of that revelation process.
9. Key Elements of the Sinai Covenant - The Sinai Covenant's total package of law, the entire five books written by Moses, was designed to cover in principle every major aspect of national life in ancient Israel.
10. The Sinai Covenant and the 'Voice of the Lord' - The Sinai Covenant was not limited just to the instructions given at Mt. Sinai. The Israelites' agreement to obey the voice of the Lord included obeying instructions given through Moses long after they left Mt. Sinai.

1. The Word of God - The Old and New Testament are unified in revealing God's plan of salvation and the working out of that plan in human history.
2. God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts - Does it make sense for the Christian world to view the Old Testament's contents as somehow inferior or conflicting with the New? Is it logical to disregard the history of God's revelation, His revealed way of life and the promises these Hebrew Scriptures contain?
3. Reexamining the Roots of Christianity - Was the early church far more Jewish than has been taught?
4. The Old Testament in the New Testament - Do Christians use a book, more than half of which is irrelevent and obsolete? Did God provide humanity with two sets of inspired writings the Old Testament and the New?
5. Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2004 - A question from a Good News magazine reader: Why observe the holydays in the New Testament?

1. The Apostles, the Old Testament and God's Law - It is crucial to set the record straight on what Christ's apostles really taught concerning the laws given to define righteousness found in the Old Testament.
2. Paul's Use of the Old Testament - Paul quotes from 183 Old Testament passages.

1. Giving An Answer - Giving an answer about how and why I observe the Holydays of God.

1. The Transition from the Prophets to the Gospels - The prophets and the New Testament join seamlessly to provide God's complete revelation to mankind. Even though the period between the testaments was more than 400 years, the prophets precede the apostolic writings in a manner that emphasizes their basic unity.

1. How Did We Get the Bible? - How was the Bible actually put together? How do we know that the Bible contains the books that it should have? These are important questions, and many books have been written to address them.

1. Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately? - Some Bible critics argue that we should disregard the Bible because it's impossible that our modern versions could match the original texts. But how does this argument stand up to scrutiny?

1. William Tyndale: He Gave His Life to Give Us the Bible - "William Tyndale's Bible translations have been the best-kept secrets in English Bible history. Many people have never heard of Tyndale; very few have (knowingly) read him. Yet no other Englishman -- not even Shakespeare -- has reached so many."
2. Tyndale as Translator - William Tyndale's competence in Greek may well be due to William Croke's lectures. Tyndale perhaps learned Hebrew in Worms, the main center of Jewish learning in Germany.

1. A Forgotten Treasure - Many young people don't realize the value of talking with older people. Consider what this man discovered. Perhaps you can recognize this treasure before you grow old.

1. Do Not be Deceived - Many have missed the first warning sign Jesus Christ gave in the Olivet Prophecy. They have fallen prey to religious deception!
2. 'When You See These Things, Know That It Is Near...' - Jesus Christ instructed His followers to watch for a sequence of trends and events that would culminate in His second coming at the end of the present age. Are you attentive to the signs of the times?
3. Understanding the Return of Christ - People say Jesus will come again, but will He really? How can we know for sure? What does the Bible say conditions will be like when He comes?
4. The Man Who Saw It All in Advance - The greatest news forecaster in all of history walked on this earth about 2,000 years ago. What do His insightful prophecies tell us about future world conditions?
5. Why Understanding World News Is So Important! - Never before have we had such a dire need to truly grasp the meaning of today's world events—at the very time when normal news outlets are in obvious decline. In this connection the Bible itself explains how we can face both present and future happenings with much greater confidence.

1. The Hope of Glory - The Olympic Games represent a striving for excellence in athletic achievement. Paul used them to illustrate another great contest.
2. The Olympic Ideal - Sports seem to bring out the highest aspirations and the worst attitudes. Many of its lessons apply equally well to other aspects of life.
3. Planning for Life: Two Crucial Keys for Success - What steps can you take to make your life a success? How do you begin?
4. Courageous Olympic Moments-and the Race We Run - The world's greatest athletes pit their skill and strength against others in the Olympic Games. Past Olympics inspire us with stories of great conviction and courage. These games should also inspire us with their reminders of crucial aspects of the Christian life.

1. A World in Perpetual Crisis - A world in perpetual crisis.

1. Titanic: A Lesson For Today - From the publisher: the Titanic is a lesson to be on gurard.

1. One Foot at a Time - Tom Whittaker's example of climbing Everest with one foot.

1. When the Gas Pumps in Europe Run Dry - Because of its dependence on imported energy, the EU is an economic giant standing on feet of clay.
2. A Page on the World: Secrets of the Kingdom - Gerald Posner gives "the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection" (2005, ISBN 1-4000-6291-8).

1. Editorial: Opinion vs. Fact - Some think skimpy, revealing clothing is sexy and fun. Others say such dress is immodest. Is it really just a matter of opinion?
2. Absolute Truth: A Matter of Opinion? - As a college student, I found that my core beliefs were seriously challenged. How would you respond to the question of whether there is absolute truth or not?

1. God Values Everyone -- Do We? - Why not look around for a way to help those in need? Many foundations and non-profit organizations that serve people with disabilities would be happy to hear from you. Special Olympics is a wonderful organization that is always appreciative to have volunteers for activities and track meets.

1. Our Window of Opportunity - In our information age we sadly lack the most vital information of all, the knowledge of God. He wants to reveal it to us, but we must be willing to accept it and do some digging ourselves.
2. Introduction - The Holy Bible offers proven financial advice and economic guidelines. The book of Proverbs alone reveals much about how to manage your personal finances.
3. If I Knew Then What I Know Now - God provides an opportunity for a new beginning - not just once, but countless times after that initial start.
4. Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones - What does one say at the funeral of an atheist, especially when the atheist is ones own father?

1. Learning About the Opposite Sex - In this issue of Youth United, we share with you some of the biblical keys for future happiness with a member of the opposite sex.

1. Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect - Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?

1. The Bible's Keys to Mental Health - Why are mental problems and disabilities on the rise? Could it be that we overlook the Bible's keys to healthy, positive thinking?

1. Glossary - Glossary of some Biblical terms.
2. The State of Israel: Small but Significant - Israel's significance despite its small size.

1. People in the Streets - The quest for freedom; Common people, rising against tyranny and unjust government. It is a picture of people yearning for freedom to live and to love in peace and dignity, without another human depriving them that privilege

1. Peace and Unity in Christ - All man-made barriers must be "broken down" before mankind can enjoy the peace and unity for which Christ died.

1. Troubling Times for Three British Institutions! - To comprehend the significance of what is now happening to Britain and why, you need to understand the intriguing history of the grand old British race.

1. Map: Captivity Routes - The United States doubled its size with the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and within a few decades expanded across the continent.

1. New African Union Founded to Copy EU Success - Formation of the Organization of African Unity

1. Misguided and Mystical Meditation - Oriental meditation in general is an attempt to empty the mind, while Christian meditation fills the mind.

1. The History of the Immortal-Soul Teaching - The History of the Immortal-soul Teaching.
2. The Greek Concept of Creation - Origen and Augustine began to interpret much of the book of Genesis as allegory. They viewed the Genesis account as filled with symbolic fictional figures representing truth, human conduct or experience.

1. Professor Werner Gitt's conclusions from the information found in DNA - In his book In the Beginning Was Information, Dr. Werner Gitt, an expert in information systems, deduces certain conclusions from the information found in DNA. Here is a summary.

1. Asking the Crucial Questions - Evidence of God's existence is available. Let's look at some of the evidence, asking and answering questions so basic to our search for meaning and purpose.

1. The Suitcase - I was 4 when I had to leave my home with a suitcase packed with all my possessions. Throughout the painful journey, someone was there to help me through.

1. "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.

1. Once Upon a Time: Our Green and Pleasant Land - The behavioral changes in Britain within one century are truly astonishing.

1. Seeing the World Scene Realistically - The historic continuum and religious war between militant Islam and secularism.
2. Behind the Headlines ... America vs. Iraq or America vs. the World? - One year after Sept. 11, in the debate on terrorism, America is often seen as the villain, no longer as the victim. Why do so many people around the world hate America?
3. World News Review Feb 2002 - World news review. February 2002.
4. World News Review September/October 1998 - World news - Sept/Oct 1998
5. World News Review September/October 1999 - World news - Sep/Oct 1999
6. Bin Laden's Letter Offers Insight Into Islamic Fundamentalism - Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America" emphasizes the role religion plays in the growing conflict between Islam and Western secularism.
7. Abomination of Desolation - "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand)."
8. World News Review March 1999 - World news - March 1999
9. World News Review May 1999 - World news - May 1999

1. Pre-Christian Belief Concerning Heaven - Pre-Christian belief concerning heaven.

1. Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence? - Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.

1. 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.
2. The Coming of Islam - The descendants of Ishmael lived in relative obscurity throughout ancient history. This was to change dramatically with the prophet Muhammad and the religion he founded, Islam.
3. A 20th Century Retrospective:The Shot Still Reverberating Around the World - With this issue we begin a new series covering important events and trends of the last century which have shaped our new century. First, what was the most significant event of the past 100 years?
4. Introduction - After 1,900 years, the restoration of a Jewish homeland in the Middle East was necessary to fulfill ancient prophecies you can find in the Bible. This region, once a "political backwater" of little or no interest to the Western powers, is destined to become the center of the final global crisis that will usher in cataclysmic events leading humanity to the brink of extinction -- and ultimately change our world forever.

1. The Spirit World's Dangerous Dark Side - Strange practices and religions such as Wicca, Santeria, voodoo and channeling are growing in popularity. What's behind them? Are such things harmless, or is there more to them than meets the eye?

1. China: The Lotus Flower Is Blossoming Again - China only occasionally appears in the daily news in the United States, but it actually deserves much more attention. The road ahead is a rocky one, but leading inexorably toward colossal power.

1. The Greatest Addiction of All - Most people know about common addictions to drugs and alcohol. These are difficult enough to face and manage. But the one addiction that is greater than all others is unrecognized by most people. Thankfully, it can be overcome.
2. One Foot at a Time - Tom Whittaker's example of climbing Everest with one foot.

1. Seizing a Beachhead for the Kingdom - Seizing and maintaining a beachhead for God's Kingdom is a calling and work still in motion.

1. Winning With Your Strengths - If you're unhappy in your job, should you change your job? Should you find a career that matches your ablilties and interests? Here's how concentrating on your talents can help you find happiness and success.

1. Book Review - Review of: Man of the Century: The Life and Times of Pope John Paul II by Jonathan Kwitney

1. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2005 - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2005

1. How Can We Help Those Who Are Grieving? - Steps in dealing with grief.
2. Biblical Solutions to Anxiety - What the Bible says about worry and anxiety.
3. Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? - Do too many problems stare you in the face? Do you find yourself with too much to do and not enough time and energy to do it? There are ways out of the dilemma.
4. The Godly Gift of "Forever Eyes" - "Forever eyes" see the vision that Paul so vividly describes -- the Kingdom of God.
5. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled - The prophetic and personal storms of life will intensify. So, hold onto the promises of God.

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