"B" - Topic Index

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Babylon
  1. A False Religious System (l) - Symbolically, God calls this harlot city--with her intimate but corrupt entanglements in international affairs--Babylon the Great. Her cultural and religious roots go back to ancient Babylon.
  2. A Prophecy About Babylon Confirms the Accuracy of the Bible (l) - The history of Babylon was told in the Bible hundreds of years before it happened! How did the prophet Isaiah know the future?
  3. Babylon Stands Against God (l) - Bible prophecy shows a coming superpower called "Babylon the Great" will rise to dominate global events before Jesus Christ returns. God says to His people, "Come out of her . . . don't take part in her sins." What does this mean for you?
  4. The Handwriting on the Wall (l) - What did that strange message mean for the king of Babylon long ago? What should it mean for you today? You need to understand!
  5. The Destruction of Satan's Kingdom (l) - When will God put an end to wickedness? When will He eliminate Satan's influence? When will man's inhumanity to his fellowman cease?
  6. The Two Women of Revelation (l) - The events described in the second half of the book of Revelation are directly related to the past and future of two symbolic women who are diametrical opposites.
  7. Pre-Christian Belief of an Afterlife in Heaven (l) - Contrary to what many think, God does not promise us we will go to heaven when we die. Instead, Jesus says those who overcome will reign with Him in the coming Kingdom of God to be established on earth at His return (Revelation 3:21; 5:10; 11:15).
  8. Were All the Israelites Deported? (l) - Many scholars have challenged the Bible's claim that the entire population of the northern kingdom went into Assyrian captivity. Some think most of the Israelites fled south and assimilated into the population of the kingdom of Judah. What really happened? Let's examine the record.
  9. The History of the Immortal-Soul Teaching (l) - Secular history reveals that the concept of the immortality of the soul is an ancient belief embraced by many pagan religions. But it is not a biblical or apostolic teaching.
  10. Daniel Forsees the Kingdom of God (l) - 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.
  11. The Great Reset (l) - The world's elites seek to create a new world order -- a better world, as they envision it. Yet what is actually developing is a world heading into darkness beyond their imagining. God says to understand and not be part of that world.
  12. The Bible and Archaeology - The Kingdom of Judah: Exile and Restoration (l) - Historical events that support the records of Daniel's prophecies in the Bible.
  13. The Limitations of Technology (l) - A world of science and technology without a core reliance on God creates a bleak existence. As people become dependent on scientific and technical achievements to the exclusion of the true spiritual values, we are in danger of creating a world without God.
  14. A Modern Tale of Two Cities (l) - The spotlight is currently on two world capitals. While both play key roles within today's political and religious mix, it is their future role that readers should carefully watch and understand.
  15. Daniel: God Is My Judge (l) - Why would a beloved prophet of God want God to judge him? Doesn't the Bible show that God's judgment is reserved for evil people? Read God's view on this seeming paradox.
  16. Lessons From Babylon: God's Still in Charge (l) - The ancient city of Babylon provides a reminder that men's flawed systems and governments will give way to God's mastery of world events.
  17. What Should We Watch to Discern the Times? (l) - What key trends should we expect and see when we compare the state of the world with the prophecies of the Bible?
  18. Apocalyptic Prophecy - the End of Time? (l) - Or is it the end of the beginning? The popular media portrays apocalyptic prophecy in an overtly negative light. Is this the whole story of God's wonderful plan for restoring peace to the earth?
  19. The Downfall of Judah: Exile to Babylon (l) - Archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account of the exile of Judah to Babylon.
Bahamas
  1. Greetings! From Grand Bahama Island! (l) - Teenagers attending the United Church of God congregation in Freeport recently provided insight into what it's like to be a teen living on Grand Bahama Island.
Balkans
  1. Balkan Vortex of Violence Threatens Kosovo (l) - 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?
  2. Lessons From Yugoslavia (l) - Europe is a patchwork quilt of ethnic groups, many demanding their own independence. The European makes their independence possible.
  3. Monarchs in the News (l) - A tragedy in Nepal and an election in Bulgaria brought attention to the world's remaining monarchies - and the possible restoration of former monarchies in Europe.
  4. The Balkans: A Violent Century (l) - The battle for the Balkans. Where is it leading? Why are the Balkans such a trouble spot? What's behind the current conflict?
  5. Crisis In Kosovo - A Mixture of Iron and Clay? (l) - The Balkans has a long and complex history. What is the story behind the headlines?
Bangladesh
  1. Persecuted for Righteousness (l) - The legacy of the people of God's Church in facing religious persecution has been one of deep faith and spiritual endurance. But what if the time comes when you are confronted with that? How will you react?
  2. India and Pakistan at War Again (l) - A potentially more dangerous conflict than Kosovo continues to brew in South Asia.
  3. World News Review March 1999 (l) - World news - March 1999
Baptism
  1. Questions and Answers - Mar/Apr 2007 (l) - Answers to readers' questions. March 2007.
  2. Spiritual Quotient: The Type of Smarts We Don't Learn in School (l) - The understanding of life's purpose is an important but often neglected part of our intelligence.
  3. Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2007 (l) - Questions and answers. Good News, Nov. 2007
  4. What Does It Mean to Believe in Jesus? (l) - Many claim to believe in Jesus Christ, but according to the Bible they really don't. How can you know that your belief is genuine?
  5. Questions and Answers Sept 2009 (l) - Questions from Good News, Sept. 2009
  6. No Halfway Covenant (l) - If your parents are true Christians, does that make you one? Or is more required of you? This was an important question for the Puritans of early America. And it remains an important issue today.
  7. Baptism's Role in Repentance and Forgiveness (l) - Where does baptism fit in with the grace of God and Jesus?
  8. The Church (l) - We believe that the Church is that body of believers who have received, and are being led by, the Holy Spirit. The true Church of God is a spiritual organism.
  9. Water Baptism and the Laying on of Hands (l) - We believe in the ordinance of water baptism by immersion after repentence. Through the laying on of hands with prayer, the believer receives the Holy Spirit and becomes a part of the Spiritual body of Christ.
  10. Does Matthew 28:19 Prove the Trinity? (l) - Matthew 28:19 is a biblical passage sometimes misunderstood with regard to the Trinity doctrine. Jesus is quoted as telling His disciples, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in ['into,' Greek eis] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
  11. Does God Set Conditions on His Gift of Eternal Life? (l) - Can we do things -- or not do things -- that will disqualify us from receiving the gift of eternal life?
  12. Is the laying on of hands necessary for us to receive the Holy Spirit? (l) - The Bible gives us a clear answer. Paul came upon some believers in Ephesus who had been baptized by no less than John the Baptist. Yet they had not received the Holy Spirit for two reasons. One is that they did not have the laying on of hands. The other was that they apparently did not fully understand the Christian way of life, the covenant into which one enters through baptism.
  13. Forgiveness of Sin (l) - How are we forgiven, and where do baptism and Jesus Christ fit in?
  14. We're Baptized Into a Spiritual Body (l) - One is not baptized into any sect or denomination. Rather, one becomes a member of the spiritual Body of Christ.
  15. Water Baptism and Laying On of Hands (l) - After one repents, one's next step toward eternal life is water baptism.
  16. Should Children Be Baptized (l) - Baptism must wait until we are mature enough to understand repentance.
  17. Should We Want to Be Baptized With Fire? (l) - Some believe they need to receive a baptism of fire. Let's take a closer look at this passage.
  18. How Can We Resist the Devil? (l) - We must actively seek to eliminate Satan's way of thinking and behaving from our lives.
  19. Steps to Initial Repentance and Conversion (l) - What must take place for us to receive God's forgiveness and grace?
  20. Why Be Baptized? (l) - Water baptism is one of Christianity's most ancient practices. Far from being useless and archaic, it holds deep symbolic meaning.
  21. How Baptism's Meaning and Method Are Related (l) - All biblical examples reveal that baptism was always performed in a body of water large enough and deep enough for immersion.
  22. We Must Count the Cost (l) - God offers us a future so glorious that the challenges and trials we face in pursuit of it are miniscule in comparison (Romans 8:18).
  23. What About Matthew 28:19? (l) - At baptism, repentant sinners enter into a personal family relationship with God the Father and the Son through the Holy Spirit, thereby receiving the name of God.
  24. Baptism: Why Do We Need It? (l) - Baptism is a symbolic burial ceremony -- commanded by Jesus Himself -- through which we accept His death as a sacrifice for our sins.
  25. Is Our Conscience Important? (l) - Striving against sin after baptism, and God's continuing mercy and forgiveness.
  26. Other Baptisms (l) - Baptism with fire and baptism with the Holy Spirit are other baptisms mentioned in the Bible.
  27. When Should We Be Baptized? (l) - Since baptism is one of most important actions we can ever take in this life, we should be sure to counsel with a minister who is truly "sent" by God.
  28. Why Baptism? (l) - The spiritual imagery associated with the biblical instruction of baptism is incredibly rich, deeply meaningful and bursting with hope, joy and anticipation. Discover its hidden treasures!
  29. How to Enter the Kingdom of God (l) - Christians are told to "seek first the Kingdom of God." But what must we do to enter God's coming Kingdom and inherit eternal life?
  30. Baptism (l) - To receive the greatest gifts of God, you must take a specific step -- the commitment of water baptism.
  31. Baptism: A Greater Adventure Than Skydiving (l) - It takes faith to leap out of an airplane with only a parachute on your back. The same process used to prepare for one's first jump can be used to prepare for baptism.
  32. Did You Sin Today? (l) - None of us wishes to die, so perhaps we should understand where our wrong actions can take us.
  33. Are You Putting Off Your Salvation? (l) - Even though they've come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?
  34. The Touch of Man and the Hand of God (l) - Humans have an innate need for contact -- for physical touch. But is there greater spiritual significance to touching?
  35. When Should You Be Baptized? (l) - Many young people accept that being baptized is in their future, but what is the best time? How do you know you are ready? What is the role of the ministry?
  36. Unconditional Surrender (l) - Nearly 60 years ago World War II ended with unconditional surrender. But unconditional surrender is not just for the history books, as it plays a vital part in our relationship with our Savior and conquering King.
  37. Questions and Answers - May/Jun 2004 (l) - Questions and answers from Good News magazine readers, May/June 2004
  38. What the Bible Says About Baptism (l) - Baptism is one of the most important beliefs of Christianity, but why? What is this ceremony all about? Is baptism merely an archaic symbol, or does it hold a deep meaning for the modern Christian? Does it matter which method of baptism is used: sprinkling, pouring, immersion or some other technique? When should one be baptized?
  39. What Are You Waiting For? (l) - I saw that after all these years of developing, learning and being guided, it was time to take a step out on my own and claim my beliefs. There was no reason to wait around any longer
  40. Keeping the "Old Man" Buried (l) - In ages past when someone died it wasn't a certainty they were actually dead.
  41. What Are You Waiting for? (l) - We don't all have the same experiences leading to baptism, but the Bible identifies some necessary steps in the process of conversion.
  42. Baptism: Beginning of a New Life (l) - Previous articles in this series have covered the vital spiritual tools of prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and repentance. But to receive the greatest gifts of God, there is another step you must take--the commitment of water baptism.
Beast power
  1. 50 Years After the Treaty of Rome: From the Battlefield to the Conference Table (l) - After a long and bloody history, Europe has made amazing strides in the last 50 years. But now the European Union is at a crossroads. Where will it go from here, and what do Europe's choices portend for the future of the rest of the world?
  2. From Berlin to Brussels (l) - Some Germans are questioning whether their government is still a parliamentary democracy. Their underlying concerns apply throughout the evolving EU, as national sovereignty is subtly transferred to a central authority.
  3. La Belle et la Bęte (l) - Beauty and the Beast. Did you realize that the Bible has a lot to say about One who is truly beautiful versus another who is a "beast"?
  4. Sarkozy, Europe and Religion (l) - The term European Christianity is not contradictory. Religion is alive in Europe and continues to play a unique role. In the future it could play an even larger role beyond its borders.
  5. Who Will Be the Next Superpower? (2008) (l) - Bible prophecy shows the United States will not be the world's preeminent power indefinitely. A new superpower is rising to challenge the United States and the other English-speaking nations.
  6. A New Superpower to Emerge (l) - Bible prophecy foretells a revival of the Roman Empire.
  7. Europe and the Church, Part 5: The Identity of the Little Horn (l) - Who is the little horn of Daniel 7:8, the horn with "eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking pompous words"? Since this article is the fifth in a series that began in the May 2008 issue, readers should be aware that some of the content builds on information explained in previous installments.
  8. Three of the First Horns Plucked Out by the Roots (l) - Who, then, are the three horns plucked up by the roots before the rise of the papacy?
  9. Will Global Economic Turmoil Precede Jesus Christ's Return? (l) - What possible connection could the global marketplace have with Jesus Christ's return? Do you understand the Bible's prophetic links?
  10. The New World Disorder: Where Is It Taking Us? (l) - Why does the world seem to be crumbling into chaos? Can we restrain the forces of anarchy? Is it possible to right the course of our severely straying civilization and solve our problems? Sadly, we seem to have no comprehension of the unseen spiritual forces arrayed against us, and we either reject or ignore the God who offers the only viable solutions to the enormous problems afflicting our troubled age.
  11. Islamic Culture in Europe: Main Street or Side Street? (l) - Controversies over minarets and burkas highlight larger questions about the clash of cultures and whether Europe's religious heritage should be defended.
  12. Germany's New Mind-Set: Where Will It Lead? (l) - Many see a changing mind-set among the German people. A growing self-confidence and assertiveness is emerging 65 years after World War II and two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. Where is Germany ultimately headed?
  13. The Eurozone Debt Crisis: Calamity Still Looms (l) - Ardent EU supporters promote a best-case scenario, the debt crisis concluding with diminished consequences. Others lay out worst-case scenarios, such as Britain's Daniel Hannan in his October 2011 Standpoint article "The End of Europe's Fantasy Is Now in Sight." Whatever happens, in the long run God's Word will be the determining factor.
  14. The Growing Preeminence of Germany (l) - As just noted, many see the latest developments in the European Union as pushing Germany to greater dominance over the other member states.
  15. Is Europe Going Under? (l) - Continual financial crisis in Europe naturally raises the question, "Is Europe falling apart?" Bible prophecy shows that sudden and unexpected change is coming to the continent.
  16. The Worst World War Is Yet to Come (l) - At this 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, we must realize that an even greater global conflict is coming -- with horrors on a scale never before seen.
  17. Babylon Stands Against God (l) - Bible prophecy shows a coming superpower called "Babylon the Great" will rise to dominate global events before Jesus Christ returns. God says to His people, "Come out of her . . . don't take part in her sins." What does this mean for you?
  18. Brexit (l) - The European Union (EU) was formed to promote peace, prosperity and economic and political union throughout Europe. But the recent British exit vote (Brexit) has thrown those assumptions into doubt. What does the future hold for Europe?
  19. Europe Pulled Apart and Together at the Same Time (l) - The Brexit vote in Britain to leave the European Union has provoked a great deal of anger at Britain by many in Europe, but it has also served as encouragement to many other Europeans to focus on preserving their own individual nations and cultures against pan-Europeanism and immigration from the Muslim Middle East and North Africa -- and it has led to growing support for nationalist or "far right" parties.
  20. Is the Protestant Reformation Being Undone? (l) - When the Catholic monk Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church with his Ninety-five Theses, few could've foreseen the upheaval and division that would result. Now, 500 years later, could we see a reunification of world Christianity? Does Bible prophecy give any indication?
  21. The EU: A Seventh Roman Revival in the Making? (l) - In the devastated aftermath of World War II, it seemed unimaginable that Europe could rise again. Many venerable cities had been bombed into rubble. The dead were counted in the tens of millions. Old institutions and organizations ceased to exist.
  22. Why Europe and Not the United States? (l) - One lesson of world history is that great powers come and go.
  23. Why Not Asia? (l) - Many warn that China or another Asian state or confederation will replace the United States as the world's dominant power.
  24. Will the Wicked's Torment Last Forever? (l) - The wicked will not be tormented forever, but will go up "into smoke" and perish: "But the wicked shall perish; and the enemies of the LORD, like the splendor of the meadows, shall vanish. Into smoke they shall vanish away" (Psalm 37:20).
  25. 4. A Dominating Roman System Will Come to Power (l) - In Daniel 2 and 7 we see prophecies about four great gentile empires that would arise in the period between the time of Daniel and the coming establishment of the Kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.). Daniel was himself living in the first of these great empires (Daniel 7:4The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.) as a Jewish exile in ancient Babylon.
  26. The Beast, the False Prophet and the Antichrist (l) - What does Bible prophecy tell us about the mysterious figures called the Beast, the False Prophet and the Antichrist? How can we understand?
  27. When Dreams Become Nightmares (l) - Bible prophecy reveals that history has a way of repeating itself.
  28. D-Day + 75 Years (l) - History's largest invasion armada was assembled 75 years ago. Hitler's Atlantic Wall was breached, and the Nazi Empire began to crumble. Do these events hold lessons for us today?
  29. Europe's Great Divide (l) - Europeans are torn between two competing paths -- a bigger and more powerful European Union or individual countries having their own national control. Where is this divide leading?
  30. Current Events & Trends May/June 2020 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the May/June 2020 issue of Beyond Today.
  31. Lessons From Yugoslavia (l) - Europe is a patchwork quilt of ethnic groups, many demanding their own independence. The European makes their independence possible.
  32. Iraq's Liberation: A Foretaste for the Entire World (l) - Does the struggle for freedom for Iraq have implications for all of humanity?
  33. What Is Germany's Destiny? (l) - For far too many German citizens, reunification in 1990 has meant 15 years of economic downturn, increasing unemployment and general deprivation. But encouraging signs of recovery are gradually beginning to emerge in the German economy. Prophetically speaking, what does reunification mean in the long run?
  34. The Perfect Prophetic Storm (l) - The Bible prophecies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these two events, these prophectic storms?
  35. The Limitations of Technology (l) - A world of science and technology without a core reliance on God creates a bleak existence. As people become dependent on scientific and technical achievements to the exclusion of the true spiritual values, we are in danger of creating a world without God.
  36. The Coming European Superpower (l) - The dream of a united Europe--dating back to the Roman Empire--seems closer to fulfillment than ever. Bible prophecy reveals what will happen next.
  37. Who Will Lead the New Europe? (l) - Few qualities in human affairs are more important than competent, capable leadership. With 10 nations joining the European Union (EU) on May 1, which nation or nations will exercise the most control, for good or bad? And even more importantly, who will govern Europe at the close of this age of man?
  38. Who Will Be the Next Superpower? (l) - The rise and fall of empires isn't a dry subject only for acedemics and historians-epsecially when the nexy collapsing empire maybe today's Superpower, the United States.
  39. Trade With China - Road to Utopia or Conflict? (l) - Free trade has been hyped as the solution to almost everything. But how will peace really come?
  40. Will EU Constitution Rejections Halt the Drive for European Unity? (l) - The citizens of both France and the Netherlands soundly rebuffed the new European constitution through recent national referendums. So where are EU politics going from here? Does Bible prophecy have any say in the matter?
  41. The Role of Satan in the End Time (l) - The Bible speaks of a supernatural being performing supernatural feats just before Jesus Christ comes to this earth a second time. Do you know what the Scriptures say this deceiver will do? How will his actions affect teens?
  42. The World's Number One Exporting Nation (l) - The United States owes its historical dominance to being the world's biggest exporting nation. It no longer holds that position. The country that does is set to play a more dominant role in world affairs.
  43. What is Europe? (l) - Europe is beset by growing angst about its identity and place in the world.
  44. Great Britain off the Map of Europe? (l) - Bureaucrats in Brussels have big plans for Great Britain. If carried out, these particular plans will seriously undermine British national identity and sovereignty--and further submerge the nation into the European Union. What are the potential implications of the revelation of this latest challenge to British sovereignty?
  45. Where Are We Now in Prophecy? (l) - Are today's headlines foretold in the pages of your Bible? Is there a message of hope beyond the gloom and doom news cycle of today's world? Jesus Christ was a prophet; He forecast the overall sequence of events of the world from His time on into the future. His futuristic message was current then and it's current today.
  46. Out of Sight -- Out of Mind! (l) - What is the European Union (EU)? This is not such a strange question when you realize that many, if not most, Americans are largely unaware of vitally important EU activities such as the signing of the new Treaty of Rome. Yet Bible prophecy shows that future events in Europe will shock America and the world -- perhaps in the not-too-distant future.
  47. Could The Passion of the Christ Lead to Religious Revival? (l) - Whatever you think of the movie, Mel Gibson's film on the last 12 hours of Christ's life is having a universal impact. Many people in today's world have little knowledge of the Bible. Could this movie help fill the gap and turn people to Jesus Christ?
  48. Berlin - Europe's Future Political Capital? (l) - British correspondent Gerhard Marx visited the German capital in mid-June. Here is his timely historical and prophetic analysis.
Beast, mark of the
  1. Will You Be Ready to Reject the Mark of the Beast? (l) - Where there is prophecy, there is plenty of speculation. People wonder: When will the "end time" be? Who will be the Beast prophesied in Revelation? What nations will comprise that final union the Beast will head, and when will that government arise?
  2. Daring to Behold! (l) - What lens are we looking through? Is it the lens of God's expansive revelation that reveals what He is truly doing? Revealed prophetic truth is more powerful than fiction.
  3. Always on Sunday: Europe's Official Day of Rest? (l) - Labor organizations and mainstream churches have united in an effort to promote EU legislation enforcing Sunday as Europe's official day of rest.
  4. The Destruction of Satan's Kingdom (l) - When will God put an end to wickedness? When will He eliminate Satan's influence? When will man's inhumanity to his fellowman cease?
  5. The Mark and Number of the Beast (l) - The Bible does not explicitly define the specific methods that the beast will use to identify those free to participate in commerce at the time of the end. Revelation, however, does explain which parts of their bodies-their hands and heads-will be used in identifying them.
  6. Never on Sunday? (l) - Germany wrestles with its "store closing law."
  7. Why the Western World Uses an Awkward Calendar (l) - Many have attempted to change the calendar in common use, due to peculiarities that complicate trade and commerce. Yet through all attempts to alter the calendar, God has seen to it that the seven-day week cycle was preserved.
  8. The Perfect Prophetic Storm (l) - The Bible prophecies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these two events, these prophectic storms?
Belgium
  1. European Far Right Reemerges (l) - During the last few years, threats to the survival of the euro have proved a principal factor in stirring up right-wing movements in opposition to European Union policies.
Bereans
  1. Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2002 (l) - Here are some letters from readers of the Good News magazine regarding subjects like marriage, divorce, our destiny, diversity, and political correctness.
Beyond Today magazine
  1. More Good News With a New Name (l) - With this issue we start a new chapter in the history of this magazine.
  2. A New Era (l) - The fact is, the world is headed into a darker future, just as the Bible has foretold. But there is hope beyond today.
  3. Dive Deeper - January-February 2024 (l) - Here you'll find links to all the additional resources listed in the pages of the magazine in the "Dive Deeper" boxes near the end of each article.
Bible - pentateuch
  1. The Books of the Bible (l) - The list and organization of the books of the Bible.
  2. The Five Books of Moses (l) - Moses was the author of the first five books of the Bible. There is much corroborating evidence.
Bible and science
  1. Creation Week: Light on Day 1 but the Sun on Day 4? (l) - Genesis 1 makes more sense when we realize that the earth and sun were both created at an earlier time, and that the earth later became a lifeless, ruined wasteland.
  2. Do Science and the Bible Conflict? (l) - Many believe that science and the Bible conflict and that they're mutually exclusive. The big question is, must we accept the view that the Bible and science can't both be true?
  3. How the Bible Applies to Science (l) - Are science and the Bible incompatible? Or do they stand together on common ground? We consider some examples.
  4. Mini-Bible Study: Crucial Lessons From Knowing God as Our Creator (l) - The entire universe stands as witness to the awesome mind behind its existence. It was clearly created by a Creator, and that Creator labels any who would deny this as a fool (Romans 1:20; Psalm 14:1; Psalm 53:1).
  5. A Scientist's Journey to God (l) - We may have heard it said that science and God are incompatible. But that isn't the case, as this scientist shows how studying her chosen field has helped develop a deeper relationship with God.
  6. The Bible and Astronomy (l) - The origin of our universe and its role in providing a place for mankind to dwell.
  7. The Biblical Authors: Men of God and Science (l) - We must study the Scriptures to gain eternal life. But, as time and inclination allow, we should study the physical sciences as well. In so doing we will gain a deeper appreciation of the world our Creator has made and increase our faith and understanding of Him.
  8. Creation Or Evolution: Does It Really Matter What You Believe? (l) - Why has evolution become so widely accepted, and why has the Bible come to be viewed with such hostility? What has changed?
  9. The World Before Man: The Biblical Explanation (l) - Can the Bible explain the fossil record, evidence pointing to an ancient earth and divine creation at the same time? Yes, it can.
  10. God, Science and the Bible - Science Giants (l) - Examining the evidence led many giants and pioneers of science to affirm their belief in the God of the Bible.
  11. Sound Science and the Bible (l) - Do They Conflict? Science has advanced a great deal since the days of Darwin. If we knew then what we know now, would some of today's bad science -- rooted in flawed philosophy rather than firm facts -- have ever been believed and accepted?
  12. Scientific Discoveries Support Biblical Perspective (l) - Scientific insights that support a biblical perspective.
  13. Creation and Evolution: The Bible Explanation (l) - The findings of modern science in the light of God's Word.
  14. Does It Really Matter What You Believe? (l) - Beliefs determine actions - sometimes with dire consequences.
  15. The Battle Over the Bible (l) - A cultural clash is ripping at the fabric of Western societies. It's most pronounced in the United States, where history is being rewritten and culture reshaped in a battle over the Bible.
  16. Creation or Evolution: Did God Create Man? (l) - A series on creation and evolution. Did God form the heavens and earth, or is the world and everything in itthe result of mindless, random evolutionary forces?
  17. Understanding Biblical `Kinds' (l) - Critics have asserted that the number of animals aboard Noah's ark would have been in the tens of thousands if not more. But this assumes that biblical kinds are equivalent to scientific species. This is not necessarily the case.
  18. Evolution or Creation: Does It Really Matter? (l) - Is Evolution true?
  19. Can You Believe Both the Bible and Evolution? (l) - A number of the world's mainstream religions have come to accept Darwinian evolution as the explanation for our existence. But does Darwinism really square with the Scriptures?
  20. Darwinism in the Classroom (l) - When you believe God created the heavens and earth, what strategies can you use when confronted with Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
Bible believers
  1. Believers in God and the Bible (l) - Famous people who were Bible believers.
  2. 400 Years After Jamestown: Where Did the Bible Go? (l) - In recent decades the British and American peoples have increasingly turned away from the Bible. Few can even remember when the Word of God was revered in our nations, but only a century ago it was considered the source of the "ennobling ideals" that united both nations.
  3. A Different Breed of Warrior (l) - One man earned six medals for heroism in World War Two. This hero without a gun waged a different kind of fight. Meet Desmond Doss.
  4. Lincoln: President and Prophet? (l) - President Lincoln wasn't afraid to tell it as he saw it. He felt a deep responsibility to his country. Like Lincoln, we have a responsibility to tell it like it is, and we do.
  5. The Bible: A Blessing to Humanity (l) - The Bible has been of more benefit to humanity than any other book in history.
  6. What Do They Say About the Bible? (l) - We should give serious consideration to the high regard respected people of past and present have had for the Bible.
  7. Leaders of American History: A Legacy of Respect for God and the Bible (l) - Past leaders of the United States often expressed sincere devotion to God and Christian principles -- in contrast to today's marginalization of biblical faith.
  8. What Made Them Great? (l) - One of America's most famous landmarks is Mount Rushmore, a testament to four of the nation's most renowned presidents. What made them great leaders? We live in a world suffering greatly from a crisis in leadership, so in this issue we examine what makes a true leader.
  9. Lincoln's Qualities of Leadership (l) - A major new movie examines the life and accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln. What was it that made him an effective and inspirational leader?
  10. Rejecting God's Great Gift to Us (l) - For a nation founded by Bible believers, America has come a long way -- and definitely not in the right direction.
  11. In Their Own Words: Great Men and Women Who Highly Respected the Bible (l) - Historically, the Bible has been held in the highest esteem by many great men and women-presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, scholars, scientists, philosophers and more. Following are what some of them have said about the Bible.
  12. When Will Suffering Cease? (l) - In this 'present evil age' (Galatians 1:4) God is allowing human beings to learn important lessons. He wants mankind to know that sin produces horrible consequences and that we have brought much grief on ourselves by rejecting His instructions.
  13. Believers in the Bible (l) - Great people who were believers in the Bible.
  14. Believers in God (l) - Great people who believed in God.
  15. God, Science and the Bible - Science Giants (l) - Examining the evidence led many giants and pioneers of science to affirm their belief in the God of the Bible.
  16. Can We Believe the Bible? (B) (l) - Many great pioneers of science examined the evidence and concluded that it proved the existence of God and that the Bible was His inspired Word. For many, their belief in an orderly universe established by the power and genius of an almighty Creator lay behind their scientific investigations.
  17. American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation (l) - Jon Meacham writes an insightful book about America's historic relationship with God (2006, ISBN 1-4000-6555-0).
  18. Can You Prove the Bible Is True? (l) - Belief in the Bible as the inspired and accurate Word of God is plunging. Here are some simple proofs you can use to show that the Bible is indeed what it claims to be -- the very Word of God.
  19. The Bible: Myth or History (l) - Can you believe the Bible? Many historical and archaeological finds prove it to be true.
  20. Read the Book (VCM) (l) - Advertising executive and author Bruce Barton called it "The Book Nobody Knows." No other book is more important to you and your future.
  21. Two Elizabeths -- A Study in Contrasts (l) - How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain's greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as a military power. Why?
  22. One Nation Under God? (l) - The pledge of allegiance, long recited by American schoolchildren, acknowledges that the United States is "one nation under God." But what place does God have in the country today?
  23. A Tragic Increasing Trend: Disbelief in the Bible (l) - The Bible is losing its once help prominence in the Western World. Even professing Christians seldom read God's word.
  24. Great Leaders Knew Their Source (l) - Where does great leadership come from, and where has it gone?
Bible doctrine
  1. The Covenant of Salt (l) - Salt is and has been an important part of people's life. It was even used at one time as currency. But does its value go deeper?
  2. Daring to Behold! (l) - What lens are we looking through? Is it the lens of God's expansive revelation that reveals what He is truly doing? Revealed prophetic truth is more powerful than fiction.
  3. The Bible: A Blessing to Humanity (l) - The Bible has been of more benefit to humanity than any other book in history.
  4. What Do You Believe and Why? (l) - How do you know if what you believe is really true? Is it possible you have been influenced to believe things that are wrong? How can you replace faulty notions with true knowledge?
  5. Preface (l) - We consider the teaching of these beliefs to be critical to building on the right foundation of a proper reverence for God's Word, especially as revealed in Jesus Christ.
  6. How Should We Understand Scripture? (l) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
  7. Letters From Our Readers - Nov/Dec 2005 (l) - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine. Nov/Dec 2005.
  8. Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible (l) - Here are some guidelines to serious study of God's word.
  9. You Go! I Am Coming! (l) - God provided a blueprint for us to follow through His Holy Days. As we honor them, we honor God. Through the keeping of these days, we demonstrate our belief in God and Christ guiding our footsteps.
  10. Tongues and Slaying in the Spirit (l) - What are the gifts of the Spirit and will they be obvious to those around us?
  11. Your Truth, My Truth or THE Truth? (l) - In trying to answer complex moral questions, most people today have embraced the self-empowering myth that whatever they sincerely believe is true. They forget about God and His Word.
  12. Ambassador Bible Center (l) - ABC is a program designed to throughly cover basic biblical doctrines and lead students systematically through the Bible.
  13. The Rock Which Followed Them (l) - What does the "rock" symbolize in scripture and did a rock really follow the children of Israel?
Bible education
  1. If You Had Only One Book... (l) - Ironically, people buy Bibles, but apparently they don't read them. At least that's what seems to be the case according to a recent survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
  2. Keys to Understanding the Bible (l) - Fifteen principles for effective Bible study.
  3. Some Final Remarks (l) - Following up after completing the Bible Study course.
  4. Eight Core Biblical Values to Teach Your Children (l) - Parents are to help their kids stay the right course through an aimless and corrupt world. Here are some key areas to focus on.
  5. Read the Book (l) - Advertising executive and writer Bruce Barton called it 'The Book Nobody Knows'. No other book is more important to you and your future.
  6. Bible Education for Our Little Ones (l) - What we're teaching our children is not just for our little ones. One day they are each going to grow up and possibly have little ones of their own. What we need to be doing now with our young people should have a lasting positive impact for generations to come.
  7. Isn't It About Time You Read the Book? (l) - The Bible makes the remarkable claim of being the inspired Word of God, the divine instruction for mankind. Shouldn't we learn what it has to say?
  8. What the Bible Says About Baptism (l) - Baptism is one of the most important beliefs of Christianity, but why? What is this ceremony all about? Is baptism merely an archaic symbol, or does it hold a deep meaning for the modern Christian? Does it matter which method of baptism is used: sprinkling, pouring, immersion or some other technique? When should one be baptized?
  9. Two Elizabeths -- A Study in Contrasts (l) - How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain's greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as a military power. Why?
  10. Ambassador Bible Center (l) - ABC is a program designed to throughly cover basic biblical doctrines and lead students systematically through the Bible.
  11. Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study (l) - The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach God's words and ways to your children.
  12. Passing on Our Faith to Our Children (l) - Teaching our children about God and leading them into a relationship with God can be intimidating. Nonetheless, all parents have a responsibility to teach their children about God and His Word.
  13. Preparing for Ambassador Bible Center (l) - Are you curious about ABC? Read a firsthand report by someone who has been there, done that.
  14. How Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children? (l) - In a previous article we covered the basic reasons why we should teach our children about God. Now we'll look at the actual mechanics as well as a good general approach to instructing our children.
  15. The Resurrections of the Dead (l) - The Bible speaks often of the resurrection of the dead. But what is the purpose of the dead being raised if people go to heaven or hell at death, as many believe?
Bible historicity
  1. Can You Believe the Bible? (l) - Both God and the Bible have long been under attack. What are some of the motives of critics? And, far more important, what does the evidence dug from the dust of the Middle East reveal?
  2. Is the Bible Relevant and Reliable? (l) - A lot of people claim to be Christians, but many aren't really sure how accurate or how meaningful the Bible is for their lives today. Few read it or know much about it, and fewer still discover the wisdom and practical help found in its ancient passages. Where can you start?
  3. God, Science and the Bible (9/07) (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
  4. In the News Oct/Dec 2007 (l) - In the news. Nov. 2007
  5. God, Science and the Bible 11/2008 (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
  6. 10 Questions to Ask About Evolution,Part 2 (l) - What is the difference between science and biblical faith? Can science prove that the Bible is not true? Has science proven that the worldwide floods described in the Bible did not occur? Has science proven the assumptions that age dating methods are based on?
  7. Answers from Genesis - Part 7 (l) - Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.
  8. Answers from Genesis - Part 8 (l) - Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.
  9. Extrabiblical Evidence of Jesus Christ (l) - References to Christ appear in more than just the Bible—secular historians of his era talked about Him as well. The following is from our free booklet Jesus Christ: The Real Story
  10. Proof Jesus Actually Existed (l) - The central teaching of Christianity is being challenged as more skeptics question Jesus' existence and choose their own destiny apart from God and the Bible. But proving Jesus' existence isn't difficult.
  11. God, Science and the Bible - Discoveries at Goliath's hometown support accuracy of the Bible (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
  12. Stone Chest From the Time of Christ Authenticated (l) - Researchers at Bar-Ilan and Tel Aviv universities have authenticated an ossuary chest belonging to a daughter of the Caiaphas family, hereditary high priests in Jerusalem during the time of Christ.
  13. Did Adam and Eve Really Exist? (l) - Many modern theologians and nominal Christians seriously question whether our first parents, Adam and Eve, really lived.
  14. Prove the Bible Is True - the Easy Way! (l) - The Bible is in the crosshairs at school and in the media. Can you be sure it's inspired?
  15. An Ancient Fortress Slowly Yields its Secrets (l) - Khirbet Qeiyafa, also known as the Elah Fortress, is the site of an ancient city about 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem.
  16. Ancient Seal Found in Jerusalem (l) - A small stone seal dating to the latter part of the First Temple period (8th to 6th centuries B.C.) has been found in Jerusalem bearing the inscription "Belonging to Matanyahu Ben Ho . . ." -- with the last portion missing.
  17. Discovered: Artifacts, Possibly from King David's Era (l) - A complex of buildings set up for religious worship, but without human or animal images, has been found at Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Valley of Elah, not far from the location of the ancient Philistine city of Gath.
  18. Discovered: Artifacts Shed Light on Biblical Era (l) - Two recent finds in Israel help verify a biblical location and reveal more details about life in the ancient world.
  19. Ancient Inscription Found at Jerusalem (l) - Excavation discovery is oldest alphabetic inscription yet found in Jerusalem.
  20. Camels Domesticated As Bible Portrays (l) - With new archeological findings about domesticated camels making headlines, let's take a closer look at the Biblical record.
  21. Is the Bible True? (l) - The Bible claims many things. Most importantly, it claims to be the very Word of the Creator God. Can we trust the Bible in its claims?
  22. Can We Believe the Gospels? (l) - This issue of Beyond Today addresses the question of whether Jesus Christ really existed, how do the Gospels stack up with verifiable history and what we know from archaeology?
  23. Did Jesus Christ Really Exist? (l) - Was Jesus Christ real? What does the evidence say? In spite of what you may have heard, we have compelling historical documentation of His existence. And you need to understand not only that He came, but also why He came!
  24. Do We Have Valid Testimony to the Life of Christ? (l) - The story of Jesus Christ and His early followers is found in the New Testament. But has this source been faithfully passed on to us? And can we believe what is written? What does the evidence tell us?
  25. Can We Believe the Bible? (A) (l) - Clear evidence exists that the Bible is indeed a genuine account of real persons, real places and real events recorded centuries ago and preserved for us today. What is some of that evidence?
  26. The Bible (l) - The opening of a Bible museum in the U.S. capital is stirring criticism among biblical skeptics. What do rising attacks on the Bible say about the values of modern culture and living a godly life?
  27. How Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Record (l) - Scholars have queued up to ridicule the biblical accounts as mere myth. A tug of war continues between scoffers and believers in the inspiration and accuracy of the Bible.
  28. Two Jigsaw Puzzles, Two Purposes (l) - In spite of the relatively small amount of material that has been excavated and analyzed, considerable evidence confirming the biblical account is available.
  29. The Bible and Archaeology (l) - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and its accuracy continues to be validated by the spade of archaeology.
  30. Does Archaeology Confirm the Existence of Specific People Mentioned in the Bible? (l) - Since the Bible claims to be real history, its credibility rests on its historical accuracy. If the people, places and events mentioned in the Bible are part of factual accounts, we should expect to find evidence to support those accounts. So what does the evidence show? Do archaeology and history confirm the Bible or disprove it?
  31. Does the Bible Contain Errors? (l) - Does the Bible contain errors? Often the answer depends on the eye of the beholder. For those determined to undermine Scripture, yes, it does contain errors and no answer will satisfy them. For others, though, careful study and patience usually resolve any problems.
  32. The Bible in the Modern World (l) - Tells us that the Bible alone imbues us with spiritual knowledge, and is an outline of instructions for living a Godly life.
  33. Has Evidence of the Prophet Isaiah Been Found? (l) - As intriguing discovery in Jerusalem may be hard evidence of the existence of the prophet Isaiah.
  34. Ring Found Bearing Name of Roman Governor Pilate (l) - Was Pontius Pilate a fabricated individual in fabricated stories about Jesus, as some critics of the Bible would have us believe?
  35. Believe the Bible -- and Its Warnings! (l) - The pattern we see again and again in the Bible is that God sends a warning message before destruction. He doesn't want to see mankind suffer; He wants us to repent of our sins -- to change direction and seek Him.
  36. What Does Archaeology Tell Us About the Bible? (l) - How has the Bible fared when archaeologists have compared their findings with the record of Scripture?
  37. The Location of Sodom (l) - Is the biblical story of Sodom real or only a fanciful myth? When we examine the biblical evidence, it reveals a consistent story about a specific location -- one that may prove to be ancient Sodom itself.
  38. Recent Holy Land Finds Support the Biblical Record (l) - Archaeological discoveries are regularly made in and around the land of Israel that relate to the Bible. Here is an annotated list of 12 reports of such finds within the past three years.
  39. What If Sodom Has Been Found? (l) - Fifteen seasons of excavation at an enormous archaeological site in the Jordan River Valley have yielded remarkable evidence of an ancient city-destroying cataclysm. Could this be proof of the biblical story of Sodom? What does it mean for us today?
  40. Can Jesus' Existence Be Proven From Sources Outside the Bible? (l) - Was Jesus Christ real? What does the evidence say? In spite of what you may have heard, we have compelling historical documentation of His existence.
  41. More Proof of the Bible - Mount Ebal Discoveries (l) - Recent archaeological findings regarding an altar and curse tablet corroborate the Bible's record of the Israelites' entry into the Holy Land as a people in covenant with God.
  42. Archaeology and History Confirm Dozens of Biblical Figures (l) - Can we believe the Bible? Dozens of individuals mentioned in Scripture have been confirmed from history and archaeology -- living in the same time frame and locations in which they are found in the pages of the Bible. These finds are powerful witness to the accuracy and historicity of God's Word.
  43. Can We Believe the Bible? (B) (l) - Many great pioneers of science examined the evidence and concluded that it proved the existence of God and that the Bible was His inspired Word. For many, their belief in an orderly universe established by the power and genius of an almighty Creator lay behind their scientific investigations.
  44. Recent Archaeological Finds Support the Biblical Record (l) - Archaeological discoveries are regularly made that relate to the Bible. Here is an annotated list of recent reports of such finds.
  45. Proof of God's Word Through the Universe (l) - The Bible is in the crosshairs at school, in education and in the media. Can you prove whether it is truly the inspired Word of God? Remarkably, the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope point us back to the revealed Word of the Creator.
  46. More Archaeological Finds Support the Biblical Record (l) - Archaeological discoveries in and about the Holy Land often relate to the Bible. Following is an annotated list of recent finds.
  47. Archaeology and the Book of Judges (l) - During this period of more than 300 years, God periodically raised up judges to rescue and rule over Israel as the Israelites struggled with indigenous peoples over control of the land.
  48. The Bible: Myth or History (l) - Can you believe the Bible? Many historical and archaeological finds prove it to be true.
  49. Is Jesus Real? (l) - Some people claim that Jesus Christ was not a real historical person. Others believe there was a person with the name Jesus, but that Biblical accounts of His life are not true. How can you prove to yourself and others that the Savior of mankind lived and died and lives again exactly as the Bible says?
  50. Confusion Over Noah (l) - Was the story of Noah based on other mythical stories, or were these stories actually a retelling of a real historic event?
  51. God's Challenge to You (l) - During the great age of exploration, visionary men sailed uncharted waters and discovered new lands. Today God issues a great challenge to us. Are you willing to take Him up on His challenge to you?
  52. Archaeology in Acts, Part 2: The Message Spreads (l) - Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
  53. A Good News Interview with Bryant Wood, Ph.D. (l) - There are many archaeological and historical proofs of the Bible, but they are very difficult to publish in academic journals, because of the anti-Bible bias they hold to.
  54. Can You Believe the Bible? (3/2002) (l) - When we objectively examine the evidence for the Bible's accuracy and veracity, the only conclusion we can reach is that the Bible is true.
  55. Can You Prove the Bible Is True? (l) - Belief in the Bible as the inspired and accurate Word of God is plunging. Here are some simple proofs you can use to show that the Bible is indeed what it claims to be -- the very Word of God.
  56. The Battle Over the Bible (l) - A cultural clash is ripping at the fabric of Western societies. It's most pronounced in the United States, where history is being rewritten and culture reshaped in a battle over the Bible.
  57. Archaeology in Acts, Part 1 (l) - After decades of examining the details mentioned in the book of Acts, Sir William Ramsay concluded: "Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy, he is possessed of the true historic sense... In short this author should be placed along with the very greatest of historians."
  58. Can You Believe Both the Bible and Evolution? (l) - A number of the world's mainstream religions have come to accept Darwinian evolution as the explanation for our existence. But does Darwinism really square with the Scriptures?
  59. Is the New Testament a Fraud? (l) - The Da Vinci Code and similar works have portrayed the formation of the New Testament as "history's greatest cover-up." Is it part of a conspiracy to deceive humanity, or is it the divinely inspired, true and accurate picture of what Jesus and His apostles said and did in the first century?
  60. God, Science and the Bible (1/06) (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Jan/Feb 2006
  61. God, Science and the Bible (7/05) (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible.
  62. Proofs of the Bible (l) - God doesn't want blind faith. He wants you to have faith based on solid evidence. You can prove the divine origin, authenticity and accuracy of the Bible.
  63. The Da Vinci Code, Christianity and the Bible (l) - The Da Vinci Code has sold more than 40 million copies and has been made into a major movie. But how much of the story is fact and how much is fabrication? And how important is it for you to know?
  64. Parts of the Bible Rejected by Roman Catholic Church in Britain (l) - Generally speaking, the Roman Catholics have taught throughout most of their history that church tradition shares authority with the Scriptures. However, the latest teaching document in Britain virtually denies that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God.
  65. Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? (9/96) (l) - Is the Bible historically accurate? Some believe that it is little more than myth. Archaeological discoveries, however, verify many details of the biblical accounts.
Bible history
  1. God's Time Machine (l) - During this age of science, many have dreamed of traveling to the past or to the future as in the famous novel The Time Machine. But could there exist a time machine we are not aware of? Read on to find out!
  2. The King James Bible in British and American History (l) - Is it possible that the Bible has so influenced the people of Britain and the United States because this book is their history book?
  3. The Bible and Archaeology (l) - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and its accuracy continues to be validated by the spade of archaeology.
  4. Who's Who in the Empires of the Bible (l) - The Bible mentions a number of kingdoms and empires. This overview will help you understand which played what roles in the history of the Bible -- and in roles yet to come!
  5. A Good News Interview with Bryant Wood, Ph.D. (l) - There are many archaeological and historical proofs of the Bible, but they are very difficult to publish in academic journals, because of the anti-Bible bias they hold to.
  6. The Word of God: The Foundation of Knowledge (l) - Basic knowledge and understanding of God's word.
Bible inspiration
  1. When History and Prophecy Converge (l) - What happens when key events of history have a connection to Bible prophecy? The result is a better appreciation for God's guiding hand in all of history.
  2. Events That Happened Just as God Foretold (l) - Dozens of biblical prophecies have already been fulfilled, helping to confirm the validity of the Bible and of its prophecies for the future. Here are a few of the fulfilled prophecies and resources that describe them.
  3. How the Bible Was Written (l) - There is one very important commonality in the writing of the Bible, and that commonality is God's hand.
  4. The Bible - Miracle of Miracles! (l) - The year 2011--the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible--is a perfect time to celebrate the "book of books" and its numerous translations. Let's reflect on the many miracles, over a span of several thousand years, that had to happen to make the entire Word of God available and affordable in many languages!
  5. Prove the Bible Is True - the Easy Way! (l) - The Bible is in the crosshairs at school and in the media. Can you be sure it's inspired?
  6. How Did the Bible Come About? (l) - Is it indeed God's Word or composed of mere traditions of men?
  7. Has God Forgotten this World? (l) - It sometimes seems as if there is no hope, but what is God's plan?
  8. Do Prophecies About Jesus Prove He Was the Messiah? (l) - The birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ fulfilled hundreds of prophecies. Every one came to pass with incredible accuracy. Such fulfilled prophecy serves as proof that the Bible is true - and that God's plan for your future will come to pass.
  9. Is the Bible True? (l) - The Bible claims many things. Most importantly, it claims to be the very Word of the Creator God. Can we trust the Bible in its claims?
  10. Do We Have Valid Testimony to the Life of Christ? (l) - The story of Jesus Christ and His early followers is found in the New Testament. But has this source been faithfully passed on to us? And can we believe what is written? What does the evidence tell us?
  11. The Bible and Archaeology (l) - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and its accuracy continues to be validated by the spade of archaeology.
  12. The Bible and Science (l) - science has had to capitulate from a stance that it dethroned the Bible as Truth, since newer discoveries prove the Bible's information to be accurate and true.
  13. The Bible and You (l) - Presents evidence of the truth of God's Word in our holy Bible.
  14. Does the Bible Contain Errors? (l) - Does the Bible contain errors? Often the answer depends on the eye of the beholder. For those determined to undermine Scripture, yes, it does contain errors and no answer will satisfy them. For others, though, careful study and patience usually resolve any problems.
  15. The Bible in the Modern World (l) - Tells us that the Bible alone imbues us with spiritual knowledge, and is an outline of instructions for living a Godly life.
  16. Humanity's Bias Against the Supernatural (l) - One wonders how many nonbelievers in God would remain nonbelievers if they read and studied the Bible and examined the evidence for its accuracy and authenticity.
  17. The Word of God (l) - The Old and New Testament are unified in revealing God's plan of salvation and the working out of that plan in human history.
  18. Are There Mistakes in the King James Version of the Bible? (l) - Although the original texts of the Bible were inspired by God and are without error, the same cannot be said for later copies of the texts or translations made from them. Translators are human, and many have allowed their own religious biases to influence their work.
  19. Approach the Bible With a Proper Attitude (l) - Why do so many have difficulty grasping the Bible's message and meaning? The answer is simple-they don't have the right frame of mind. We must approach the Bible with respect for what it is-God's divine revelation to us.
  20. Is The Whole World Deceived? (l) - Satan operates by convincing people that he doesnn't exist and that the only source of information that reveals his motives and methods is little more than a collection of fables that have nothing to do with their lives.
  21. How Should We Understand Scripture? (l) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
  22. The Holy Spirit Is Not a Person (l) - The Holy Spirit is spoken of in many ways that demonstrate that it is not a divine person.
  23. Why the Bible is Different (l) - Throughout its long and difficult journey, the Bible has successfully withstood the many assaults leveled against it. The reader gradually becomes aware of one great mind at work permeating its pages from Genesis to Revelation. No wonder the apostle Paul reminded early Christians that the Holy Scriptures are the "oracles of God". They are divine utterances.
  24. How Does God Reveal Knowledge? (l) - God Almighty, Creator of all we see, does not leave humankind without guidance and direction. He has put His thoughts into words for our benefit. God has revealed Himself through the vehicle of words.
  25. God's Spirit Before the Church Era (l) - With Adam and Eve the history of human beings began without the active presence of God in their lives; they lacked the power and help of His Spirit.
  26. Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? (9/96) (l) - Is the Bible historically accurate? Some believe that it is little more than myth. Archaeological discoveries, however, verify many details of the biblical accounts.
  27. Proofs of the Bible (l) - God doesn't want blind faith. He wants you to have faith based on solid evidence. You can prove the divine origin, authenticity and accuracy of the Bible.
  28. The Battle Over the Bible (l) - A cultural clash is ripping at the fabric of Western societies. It's most pronounced in the United States, where history is being rewritten and culture reshaped in a battle over the Bible.
  29. Archaeology and the City of David (l) - Almost 160 years of excavations have confirmed many details of biblical accounts of the city's history. The Bible continues to be verified.
  30. Just What Is the Holy Spirit? (l) - Is it the third person of the Trinity, or something altogether different? You might be surprised at what the Bible really says!
  31. Archaeology and Genesis: What Does the Record Show? (l) - Although doubters will always scoff at the truth of God's Word, fewer and fewer now doubt the Bible's historical basis.
  32. Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately? (l) - 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?
  33. Can You Prove the Bible Is True? (l) - Belief in the Bible as the inspired and accurate Word of God is plunging. Here are some simple proofs you can use to show that the Bible is indeed what it claims to be -- the very Word of God.
  34. Parts of the Bible Rejected by Roman Catholic Church in Britain (l) - Generally speaking, the Roman Catholics have taught throughout most of their history that church tradition shares authority with the Scriptures. However, the latest teaching document in Britain virtually denies that the entire Bible is the inspired Word of God.
  35. From the Publisher (l) - The Bible as the Word of God.
  36. The Bible Under the Microscope (l) - The more the Scriptures are searched, the more their perfection appears.
  37. Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2002 (l) - Questions and answers from the Good News magazine on the fourth commandment and biblical inspiration and translation.
  38. Isn't It About Time You Read the Book? (l) - The Bible makes the remarkable claim of being the inspired Word of God, the divine instruction for mankind. Shouldn't we learn what it has to say?
  39. The Bible: Myth or History (l) - Can you believe the Bible? Many historical and archaeological finds prove it to be true.
  40. The Bible Was Right After All (l) - Bible critics and skeptics abound, but there are inspiring cases of some who have changed their minds. What kind of evidence brought about their surprising turnarounds?
Bible knowledge
  1. Shocked by the Bible, Changed by the Truth (l) - The Bible holds many shocking truths that few people have ever known or recognized. Fewer still are those who go beyond the shock of the Bible and allow themselves to be changed by the truth. Will you be one of them?
  2. Your Word I Have Hidden in My Heart (l) - Have you considered the many benefits -- for all ages -- of memorizing parts of the Bible?
  3. The Divine Secret (l) - Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Joe Kovacs, executive news editor at WorldNetDaily, has recently written a new book, The Divine Secret: The Awesome and Untold Truth About Your Phenomenal Destiny. This insightful new book documents little-understood truths from the Bible that few are aware of but that everyone needs to know.
  4. The Hunt for Hidden Treasure (l) - Most people like to search for treasure, but is physical treasure enough?
  5. The Bible in the Modern World (l) - Tells us that the Bible alone imbues us with spiritual knowledge, and is an outline of instructions for living a Godly life.
  6. Humanity's Bias Against the Supernatural (l) - One wonders how many nonbelievers in God would remain nonbelievers if they read and studied the Bible and examined the evidence for its accuracy and authenticity.
  7. One of the World's Most Popular Books (l) - Announces the Bible as the most-read Book in the English-speaking world, and lauds the wisdom it imparts.
  8. The Bible in British and American History (l) - Is it possible that the Bible so influenced the people of Britain and the United States because this book is their history book? Significantly, it tells not only the story of their distant ancestors but also their future.
  9. Introduction (bsc1) (l) - Today a vital ingredient is sorely missing in our modern lives. We simply are not coping with all the stresses of the age. Our human mechanism -- brain and body -- is breaking down under the strain. The spread of godless secularism has taken a heavy toll on society.
  10. Basic Knowledge Everyone Needs (l) - Beyond the basic material knowledge we need for survival, each of us needs spiritual understanding and insight into that special knowledge revealed only by God Himself.
  11. Introduction (bsc2) (l) - We are drowning in information, but starved for knowledge.
  12. Knowledge and Understanding - Or Meaningless Information (l) - The inspired Word of God stands as the solid source of all right knowledge. The Bible provides the proper framework of the essential knowledge through which all other useful information is properly understood.
  13. Misinformation and Disinformation About God and the Bible (l) - Our time is marked by a massive ignorance about what the Bible actually says. We see that some writers and speakers can say almost anything about the Holy Scriptures and convince some people to believe them.
  14. Summary Remarks (l) - The Bible is the foundation of knowledge. It shows the root cause of every problem that has plagued the human family. God's Word reveals the true values by which we must live.
  15. What We Don't Know Can and Will Hurt Us (l) - While technology expands exponentially, the kind of knowledge we urgently need to survive ebbs and wanes.
  16. The Knowledge of God and Jesus Christ (l) - While technology expands exponentially, the kind of knowledge we urgently need to survive ebbs and wanes.
  17. A Flick of a Switch Away From the Dark Ages? (l) - In our technological Information Age, when the electrical power goes out, we are left literally in the dark. Some fear more massive blackouts will plunge us into another Dark Age. But in a figurative sense, have we already entered a Dark Age -- of the spirit?
  18. Christians in Name Only? (l) - What we have is a Christianity in which millions accept Christ in name but know little about Him, what He did and what He taught. Or, worse yet, perhaps they do know what He taught but choose to ignore or reject it!
  19. Atheism and Secularism Grow: Religion Wanes In Britain and Europe (l) - In Europe Christianity and biblical knowledge are on the wane.
  20. Britain's Need to Return to the Bible (l) - The availability of the Holy Scriptures is at an all-time high, but the anomaly is that the demand for biblical knowledge remains at a new low.
Bible organization
  1. The Bible in the Modern World (l) - Tells us that the Bible alone imbues us with spiritual knowledge, and is an outline of instructions for living a Godly life.
  2. The Books of the Bible (l) - The list and organization of the books of the Bible.
  3. The Fascinating Nature of God's Revelation (l) - We human beings have an appetite for variety, and God has seen to it that the wonders of His Word did not come down to us in the form of a dull outline or a list of dos and don'ts.
  4. Another Important Author (l) - Ezra compiled and inscribed both 1 and 2 Chronicles, and added them to the canon of the Old Testament
  5. The Transition from the Prophets to the Gospels (l) - 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.
  6. Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 (l) - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
  7. Great Themes of the Bible (l) - Several great themes summarize the Bible.
Bible people
  1. Lessons Learned From King David's Family (l) - How can we understand God's testimony of King David as "a man after My own heart, who will do all My will" (Acts 13:22), when we see his failed family example?
  2. Nehemiah: A Leader for All Time (l) - There is more than one kind of leadership. Some leaders are dictatorial, such as Nimrod, while others lead by example, such as Nehemiah.
  3. Barnabas: The Encourager (l) - Have you ever had a friend stand up for you? What about someone who helped and supported you even before you became friends? Barnabas was that kind of person. His life provides some great lessons for us today.
  4. The Book That Changed the World (l) - In its 400-year history, the King James Version has been the most printed and the most influential of all Bible translations. Commissioned by England's King James I, this Bible translation produced in 1611 transformed English life and culture. Several billion copies have been published. What makes this book so unique?
  5. Heed These Words of Wisdom! (l) - Some selections of what some of history's greatest figures—presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, scientists and others—have said or written about "the book that changed the world," the Bible.
  6. Read the Book! (l) - Advertising executive and writer Bruce Barton wrote about it under the title The Book Nobody Knows. No other book is more important to you and your future!
  7. Men of Valor: Gideon The Judge and George Washington (l) - Two great leaders offer many important lessons. Meet a remarkable judge of ancient Israel and a more recent figure called the father of his country, as we reflect on their examples of leadership and life.
  8. Men of Valor: Lewis and Clark & Joshua and Caleb (l) - How do you boldly move forward in faith when faced with challenge and adversity? Consider these American and Israelite men of valor when you need extra courage!
  9. Bible Villains: Learning From Scripture's Bad Examples (l) - The good guys have the only lessons we need to learn -- right? Not so fast! There are things to learn from the bad guys -- and gals -- as well.
  10. Joseph, Jesus and Me (l) - What do Christians today have in common with those who came before us?
  11. Timely Lessons from the Life of Hezekiah (l) - God wants us to benefit from the examples He has recorded for us in the Bible. What can we learn from this king who lived so long ago?
  12. Can We Believe the Bible? (A) (l) - Clear evidence exists that the Bible is indeed a genuine account of real persons, real places and real events recorded centuries ago and preserved for us today. What is some of that evidence?
  13. The Bible and Archaeology (l) - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and its accuracy continues to be validated by the spade of archaeology.
  14. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego (l) - One moment they were relatively safe, even held in great esteem as officials in the government of Babylon. The next moment they were brutally tossed headlong into a inferno.
  15. Ruth: an example of faith and devotion (l) - Ruth's loyal devotion can inspire us to remain faithful to God, His truth and His Church.
  16. Daniel: God Is My Judge (l) - Why would a beloved prophet of God want God to judge him? Doesn't the Bible show that God's judgment is reserved for evil people? Read God's view on this seeming paradox.
  17. Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles (l) - How much do you really know about the apostle Paul? Why did God choose Paul and who was he? Many factors in his background--his family, intelligence, hometown, Roman citizenship, education and zeal--appear to have marked him for God's use.
  18. How Can We Be Stronger Than Samson? (l) - The story of Samson has much to teach us. The author, age 11, asks and answers important questions it seems Samson didn't fully comprehend till the end of his life.
  19. King David: Man or Myth? (l) - Was David, Israelite warrior-king, a historical figure? Archaeological discoveries show that he was a real ruler of ancient Israel.
  20. The Jealousy of Reuben (l) - Knowing history helps us understand the present and future. Reading biographies helps us understand people in general, and especially the people who are similar in some ways to the people we read about. The experiences and attitudes of Reuben are certainly relevant to today.
  21. John: The Apostle of Love (l) - John wrote so extensively about love that Bible scholars call him the apostle of love. Why did he write so much about the subject? And what can we learn from the writings of John?
  22. Abraham: God's Friend (l) - Christians are encouraged to walk in the steps of Abraham, the father of the faithful. God called Abraham His friend. In the same way, Christ calls us His friends.
  23. Virtuous Lady of Acts (l) - Some people's performances are so special that they warrant immortal mention in the Bible.
  24. Sarah: A Story of Virtue (l) - Her shortcomings were typical for any day, any epoch, but her virtues are uncontested as an example for women and men forever.
  25. Learning From the Suffering of Job (l) - The suffering of a man named Job explains much about why character is more important in God's eyes than the discomfort and pain we experience in this life.
  26. Timothy: Paul's Son in the Faith (l) - The young evangelist Timothy will always be remembered for his genuine faith. May you be remembered likwise.
  27. Profiles of Faith - Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles (l) - The Apostle Paul was a chosen vessel of God to bear His name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
Bible preservation
  1. 400 Years After Jamestown: Where Did the Bible Go? (l) - In recent decades the British and American peoples have increasingly turned away from the Bible. Few can even remember when the Word of God was revered in our nations, but only a century ago it was considered the source of the "ennobling ideals" that united both nations.
  2. God, Science and the Bible (1/08) (l) - News from the world of science about God and the Bible. Jan 2008
  3. Your Bible is 400 Years Old (l) - The King James Version, or Authorized Version, of the Bible was completed in 1611. Even if you have a more modern English version, it owes a great deal to this groundbreaking translation.
  4. The Bible - Miracle of Miracles! (l) - The year 2011--the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible--is a perfect time to celebrate the "book of books" and its numerous translations. Let's reflect on the many miracles, over a span of several thousand years, that had to happen to make the entire Word of God available and affordable in many languages!
  5. The Book That Changed the World (l) - In its 400-year history, the King James Version has been the most printed and the most influential of all Bible translations. Commissioned by England's King James I, this Bible translation produced in 1611 transformed English life and culture. Several billion copies have been published. What makes this book so unique?
  6. The Literary Influence of the King James Version (l) - The King James Bible — either directly, from its own translators, or indirectly, as a glass through which we can see its predecessors — has contributed far more to English in the way of idiomatic or quasi-proverbial expressions than any other literary source.
  7. Prove the Bible Is True - the Easy Way! (l) - The Bible is in the crosshairs at school and in the media. Can you be sure it's inspired?
  8. Bible Integrity (l) - To be wise students of the Bible, we must all consider the origins of the words
  9. Do We Have Valid Testimony to the Life of Christ? (l) - The story of Jesus Christ and His early followers is found in the New Testament. But has this source been faithfully passed on to us? And can we believe what is written? What does the evidence tell us?
  10. Earliest New Testament Manuscript Fragment Discovered? (l) - Christianity Today reported in 2012 about findings announced by Dallas Theological Seminary professor Daniel Wallace regarding a very intriguing manuscript.The article was titled "Earliest Manuscript of Gospel of Mark Reportedly Found" (Stoyan Zaimov, Feb. 20). This manuscript of the Gospel of Mark would have been copied in the first centuryA.D. -- when some of Jesus' early followers were still alive.
  11. Does the Bible Contain Errors? (l) - Does the Bible contain errors? Often the answer depends on the eye of the beholder. For those determined to undermine Scripture, yes, it does contain errors and no answer will satisfy them. For others, though, careful study and patience usually resolve any problems.
  12. A Spurious Reference to the Trinity Added in 1 John 5:7-8 (l) - Some Bible translators of past centuries were so zealous to find support for their belief in the Trinity in the Scriptures that they literally added it. A case in point is 1 John 5:7-8.
  13. Are There Mistakes in the King James Version of the Bible? (l) - Although the original texts of the Bible were inspired by God and are without error, the same cannot be said for later copies of the texts or translations made from them. Translators are human, and many have allowed their own religious biases to influence their work.
  14. Glossary (bsc1) (l) - Glossary of some Biblical terms.
  15. King Jehoiakim: A Lesson from Biblical History (l) - The lesson of King Jehoiakim applies to all leaders and all peoples: He who would attempt to destroy God's Word puts himself in great danger. God's Word is the foundation of all knowledge, and it will endure forever.
  16. Why Are There Differences in Ancient New Testament Manuscripts? (l) - In the ancient world, copies of the New Testament books were made in several major locations. The manuscripts originating in these locations are grouped in what are called families of texts.
  17. Don't Let Familiarity Breed Contempt (l) - Do we give the Bible the respect it deserves?
  18. Tyndale as Translator (l) - 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.
  19. Preparing for a Famine of the Word of God (l) - Today the Bible -- God's written Word -- is so widely available, it's hard to understand how rare it was in the past, or how scarce God's Word might be in the future. What should we do to prepare for what God calls a coming "famine of the Word"?
  20. How Did We Get the Bible? (l) - 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.
  21. Questions and Answers - Jul/Aug 2002 (l) - Questions and answers from the Good News magazine on the fourth commandment and biblical inspiration and translation.
  22. Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately? (l) - 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?
  23. William Tyndale: He Gave His Life to Give Us the Bible (l) - "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."
Bible prophecy
  1. Events That Happened Just as God Foretold (l) - Dozens of biblical prophecies have already been fulfilled, helping to confirm the validity of the Bible and of its prophecies for the future. Here are a few of the fulfilled prophecies and resources that describe them.
  2. We Can Trust the Bible (l) - Many today question the accuracy of the Bible, but consider a few facts and quotes about this amazing book.
  3. Peering Into the Future (2008) (l) - The way ahead may seem dark and unknown. All the more need for our paths to be lit by the knowledge of God. Use your time now to understand the world from God's viewpoint.
  4. Key Events in History: Were They Linked to Bible Prophecy? (l) - Have key events of history had a connection to Bible prophecy? A brief look at three transforming events reveals God's guiding hand at work to bring to pass what He had foretold.
  5. Seven Prophecies That Must Be Fulfilled Before Jesus Christ's Return (l) - Previous generations have thought that Jesus Christ would return in their lifetimes, but they were proven wrong. Many people alive today think that Christ's return is imminent. Certainly, the Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation.
  6. 'Watch Therefore, and Pray Always' (l) - These words of Jesus Christ underscore the importance of a right understanding of Bible prophecy and show the need for action on our part-beginning with personal repentance.
  7. Watching and Understanding With World News and Prophecy (l) - Now more than ever, it is vital that you develop a worldview that gives understanding of today's world events.
  8. WNP--10 Years On (l) - Keep reading WNP to help you stay current with news and trends analyzed in the light of Bible prophecy. It is better than any other source to which you can go.
  9. The Growing Economic Crisis: A Biblical Perspective (l) - The recent turmoil in U.S. financial markets has drawn the attention of the entire world. What's behind the crisis? Where could it lead? A look from a biblical perspective helps us understand.
  10. God's Time Machine (l) - During this age of science, many have dreamed of traveling to the past or to the future as in the famous novel The Time Machine. But could there exist a time machine we are not aware of? Read on to find out!
  11. The Purpose of Prophecy (l) - The overall purpose of Bible prophecy is to encourage us to change our lives and help us see where the things we do ultimately lead.
  12. A Prophecy About Babylon Confirms the Accuracy of the Bible (l) - The history of Babylon was told in the Bible hundreds of years before it happened! How did the prophet Isaiah know the future?
  13. World War: Will It Happen Again? (l) - The lack of a major world conflict for the past 65 years reassures some that the world will never again face another world war. But is our world really growing safer? And what does Bible prophecy reveal about a future world war?
  14. Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones: What Does It Mean? (l) - The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of vast numbers of people resurrected to live again as physical human beings. What is the meaning of this mystifying vision, and what does it teach us about God's plan?
  15. An Overview of End-Time Prophecy (l) - There are as many end-time scenarios based to some degree on Bible prophecy as there are prophetic teachers. Is there a singular overview of end-time prophecy that can help protect you from end-time catastrophes?
  16. Jesus' Warning to "Watch" - Just What Did He Mean? (l) - Jesus and the apostles exhort us to actively "watch"! We need to understand all that they meant and the wide-ranging implications. Our survival and salvation could depend on that understanding and action!
  17. Is the Stage Being Set for the Fulfillment of Daniel 11? (l) - Daniel 11 contains a long and detailed prophecy, largely fulfilled between the time of Alexander the Great and Jesus Christ. But part of the prophecy remains to be fulfilled "at the time of the end." Recent events appear to be setting the stage for the fulfillment of this pivotal prophecy.
  18. A Biblical Prophecy of an Arab Confederation (l) - Psalm 83 contains an intriguing prophecy of many Middle Eastern nations that appears to be as yet unfulfilled and to possibly tie in with end-time events. If so, it foretells a confederation of Arab nations that are determined to eliminate Israel. "They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, and consulted together against Your sheltered ones.
  19. God's Purpose for Prophecy (l) - Much of the Bible is prophecy. Many of its books are prophetic, even some of those we don't normally associate with prophecy. Many of God's greatest servants, including Jesus Christ, were prophets. So what does God want us to learn from prophecy?
  20. What Are Some of the Bible's Major Fulfilled Prophecies? (l) - The Bible contains hundreds of fulfilled prophecies. Here is a list of some of the biblical prophecies that have been fulfilled historically.
  21. Time Travel Seeking Scientists Find No Clues From the Future (l) - Researchers seek signs of time travel on the Internet.
  22. Bible Prophecy and You (1/2016) (l) - In this series of studies you'll learn about fascinating prophecies that have already been fulfilled -- in fact, fulfilled perfectly -- and a great deal about important prophecies that will have a great impact on your life in the near future. You'll see what a huge benefit and blessing it is to understand Bible prophecy!
  23. Why We Watch World Events - and Why You Should Too (l) - Jesus told His followers that they are to watch -- first their own spiritual state, but also the world around them for the signs He pointed to "of the end of the age" (Matthew 24:3).
  24. Bible Prophecy and You (7/2016) (l) - God has wonderful promises that He will keep, prophecies that tell of Christ's return to this earth, when He will begin a time of restoration and peace and healing.
  25. Seven Prophetic End-Time Markers (l) - As there are visible signs of coming weather and seasonal change, so there are signs to look for in world conditions before the soon-coming return of Jesus Christ.
  26. What Is the Time of the End? (l) - Ungodly attitudes will prevent the vast majority of humanity from believing God and the biblical warning signs until all havoc breaks loose. Like the people in Noah's time who laughed and mocked his building an ark, the end of this age will come when the overwhelming majority are unprepared.
  27. Bible and Prophecy (l) - This article explores the reasons to believe the prophecies of the Bible are factual and completely true.
  28. Modern Conditions Were Foretold in Scripture Many Centuries Ago (l) - Bible prophecy has foretold a number of circumstances that have been realized or made possible only in modern times.
  29. The Fall of Satan's Kingdom (l) - 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)
  30. The Mysterious Scythians Burst Into History (l) - Many historians have concluded that the Celts and Scythians have a common background.
  31. Two Nations That Changed the World (l) - Who are the British and American peoples? How do these two great powers - the United States and the nations comprising most of the former British Empire - fit into Bible prophecy?
  32. Epidemics in Bible Prophecy (l) - God's Word foretells catastrophic events, including disease epidemics, in the time leading up to Jesus Christ's return. Does the current coronavirus pandemic tie into Bible prophecy?
  33. Will You Be Prepared for the Next Crisis? (l) - The Covid-19 pandemic and recent riots and unrest have been wakeup calls for our world. Will you be prepared for the next crisis?
  34. Habakkuk's Dilemma (l) - After years of preaching a strong message of repentance, the prophet Habakkuk became distressed since most people refused to heed His God-given words. Learn what God told him and discover how it applies to people in today's world.
  35. Siege Mentality (l) - In spite of the long period of U.S. economic growth, violence and uncertainty have led to the mental strain and even paranoia of a people under siege.
  36. Considering the Future... (l) - In this issue of Youth United, we examine biblical foundations that provide understanding and encouragement for times like this.
  37. Berlin - Europe's Future Political Capital? (l) - British correspondent Gerhard Marx visited the German capital in mid-June. Here is his timely historical and prophetic analysis.
  38. Beware of Prophecies! (l) - Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world" (1 John 4:1).
  39. Why Understand Prophecy? (l) - Does trying to understand the predictions of the Bible make any sense for teens? The simple answer to this important question is, "Yes." Read this article to learn why.
  40. Why World News and Prophecy? (l) - When the sense of urgency diminishes from the message of the church, the zeal of the people fades accordingly.
  41. Seeing Into 2007 With Fresh Eyes (l) - One of the favorite things of those who write on world affairs is to try to predict what will happen in the coming months among all the hot spots in the world. What is needed most of all in looking ahead to 2007 is a set of fresh eyes. Never forget the Biblical perspective.
  42. The Perfect Prophetic Storm (l) - The Bible prophecies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these two events, these prophectic storms?
  43. The Feast of Hanukkah: Testimony to Bible Prophecy (l) - The Jewish community worldwide lights candles in celebration of the Hanukkah festival. The dramatic story behind this festival not only shows us God's faithfulness, but also the certain reliability of prophecy!
  44. Good News About Bible Prophecy (l) - But with this issue we invite you to upgrade your view of Bible prophecy to that of good news!
  45. Signs of the End Times -- Only Possible in Our Day (l) - Every generation has its prophets of doom who claim that the end of the world is right around the corner. Could Jesus return at any time, or must certain events take place prior to His return?
  46. Iran: Why Part of the "Axis of Evil"? (l) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
  47. World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2003 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. January/February 2003.
  48. Where Are We Now in Prophecy? (l) - Are today's headlines foretold in the pages of your Bible? Is there a message of hope beyond the gloom and doom news cycle of today's world? Jesus Christ was a prophet; He forecast the overall sequence of events of the world from His time on into the future. His futuristic message was current then and it's current today.
  49. Can You Know What Lies Ahead? (l) - Editorial: Bible prophecy
  50. wnponline.org Filling the Gap (l) - World News and Prophecy has a mission to help you understand the meaning of world events in the light of Christ's statement answer to: "What will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"
  51. Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations? (l) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
  52. How Is the Work of God Accomplished Today? (l) - Jesus Christ gave His Church a commission in which each member has a vital part to play. How is that mission being carried out in our modern world?
  53. Why Prophecy? (l) - Some people spend too much time digging into Bible prophecy, at times becoming unbalanced. Others say that prophecy has little to do with the practical side of life, so it's not that important. Yet just living in these uncertain times should tell us that we need to understand the real purpose of prophecy.
  54. Is the Bible Relevant in the Computer Age? (l) - We will all come in contact with someone who has lost someone close to them. What's the best thing to say and do? Probably the same things you'd like to hear.
  55. What Do You Know -- And What Will You Do About It? (l) - America was caught unprepared for the Sept. ll attacks. What does it take for a people to awaken to the urgency of the times.
  56. Israel at 50: A Saga of War and Peace (l) - Much of Israel's 50-year history is a chronicle of wars and other conflicts with her Arab neighbors. What does the future hold for this nation?
Bible prophets
  1. The Books of the Bible (l) - The list and organization of the books of the Bible.
  2. The Latter, or Major, Prophets (l) - Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel are known as the major prophets and wrote the books that bear their names. Each man told of his own fascinating contribution to the Bible.
Bible reading
  1. Turning Your Own Life Around: Where to Start (l) - In the face of spiraling national problems, what can you personally do to protect yourself from the present morally adverse atmosphere?
  2. The Literary Influence of the King James Version (l) - The King James Bible — either directly, from its own translators, or indirectly, as a glass through which we can see its predecessors — has contributed far more to English in the way of idiomatic or quasi-proverbial expressions than any other literary source.
  3. Read the Book! (l) - Advertising executive and writer Bruce Barton wrote about it under the title The Book Nobody Knows. No other book is more important to you and your future!
  4. America's Famous Optimism Sorely Tested (l) - The May 2011 edition of The American Spectator asked this question of nine insightful observers: "Is America in Decline?" Only two responded with an unqualified yes. The majority felt that the United States would pull through its well-known present difficulties and maintain its standing as the world's preeminent nation.
  5. The Bible and the Brain (l) - You can read your way to a better working brain -- and build moral character at the same time.
  6. A Lamp, A Vessel and Abundant Oil (l) - We tend to act as if there is all the time in the world, but is that a wise thing to do?
  7. In Their Own Words: Great Men and Women Who Highly Respected the Bible (l) - Historically, the Bible has been held in the highest esteem by many great men and women-presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, scholars, scientists, philosophers and more. Following are what some of them have said about the Bible.
  8. God's Sabbath in Today's World (l) - On the seventh day of each week, we should cease from our own work and allow God to work in us, building and nourishing our relationship with our Creator.
  9. You Can Walk With God (l) - Do you have a fulfilling "walk with God"? What does it really mean to walk with God the Father and Jesus Christ? Is something missing in your relationship with Them? Discover the vital biblical keys to a close, meaningful and fruitful relationship with your Creator.
  10. Follow Me - Hearing the Only Voice That Matters (l) - Above the constant barrage of voices that would shape who we are, hear and heed the one that is ultimately vital to your life now and forever.
  11. The Rewards of Reading Together (l) - When family members read aloud together, lots of good things happen-including learning, laughter and love.
  12. Letters From Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2002 (l) - Comments from the readers of the Good News magazine, Mar/Apr 2002.
  13. A Thousand Words Are Worth a Picture (l) - Religious movies have entertained millions over the years. But in the end, are they of value? Is the Book better than the movie?
  14. Do You Know Your Dad? (l) - A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
  15. New Good News Bible Reading Program (l) - A three year program reading the Bible including commentary and supplementary material.
  16. Read the Book (VCM) (l) - Advertising executive and author Bruce Barton called it "The Book Nobody Knows." No other book is more important to you and your future.
  17. Learn, Live and Love the Bible (l) - God's Word discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study.
  18. Is the Book Worth Reading? (l) - What do you read and why? Is it fiction or nonfiction? Does it really matter?
  19. Preparing for a Famine of the Word of God (l) - Today the Bible -- God's written Word -- is so widely available, it's hard to understand how rare it was in the past, or how scarce God's Word might be in the future. What should we do to prepare for what God calls a coming "famine of the Word"?
  20. Read the Book (l) - Advertising executive and writer Bruce Barton called it 'The Book Nobody Knows'. No other book is more important to you and your future.
  21. Reading Together (l) - When family members read aloud together, lots of good things happen including learning, laughter and love.
  22. Disbelief in the Bible: A Tragic Phenomenon and Increasing Trend (l) - The Bible is losing its once-held prominence in the Western world. Even professing Christians seldom read God's Word.
Bible study
  1. Maintain Your True Course (l) - Meditation on God's Word helps us navigate through the obstacles of life to reach our destination--God's Kingdom!
  2. Building a Better Relationship With God (l) - Here are five tools that can help us build a stronger, closer friendship with God.
  3. Five Smooth Stones (l) - David, the youth who would become king of Israel, faced Goliath with sling in hand and stones he selected to use as ammunition. What can we today use in handling the challenges and difficulties we come up against?
  4. Is the Bible Still Relevant in the 21st Century? (l) - In this modern world, are the Scriptures worth reading?
  5. Some Keys to Understanding the Bible (l) - How can one make sense of the Word of God? Here are a few basics.
  6. Types of Bible Translations (l) - There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase.
  7. What's the Difference Between Various Bible Versions? (l) - Many newer Bible versions exist that are much more up-to-date in their wording than the King James. Which of these many versions is best for reading and studying the Bible?
  8. Bible Mini-Study: Real Hope, Practical Answers! (l) - Welcome to this new feature in The Good News. This first Bible mini-study looks at specific ways that Scripture can help you with the issues that worry and discourage you.
  9. Bible Mini-Study: How to Find Things in the Bible (l) - Why do we need to study the Bible? And how should we go about it?
  10. Proverbs: Where Do You Seek Wisdom? (l) - Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
  11. My Search for the Truth (l) - "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11).
  12. Bible Translations - What's Old Is New Again (l) - The King James Version makes a comeback among Bible readers.
  13. Mini Bible Study: How to Build a Close Relationship With God (l) - In previous studies we've covered many aspects of understanding God. This study is a step beyond, showing how to really know God through developing a close personal and intimate relationship with Him.
  14. Follow Me (7/2015) (l) - Is our 24/7 world crowding out your time in the Bible? Your life depends on putting first things first!
  15. The Cup and the Dish (l) - Jesus Christ used washing dishes as a metaphor when speaking to religious teachers of His day about their need for spiritual cleanliness. Discover how His vital words apply to us all.
  16. How to Put Down Your Phone and Pick Up the Bible (l) - Is your smartphone's unending supply for information and entertainment drawing you away from God?
  17. Actively Read and Study the Bible (l) - Unless we actually use it, the Bible is no better than any other book on our shelves. So how can we properly use it? What principles and methods of study do we follow? What tools are available to help our understanding?
  18. Keys to Understanding the Bible (l) - Fifteen principles for effective Bible study.
  19. Understanding the Bible - Introduction (l) - The Bible is the world's most popular book, but at the same time the most misunderstood! To many it's difficult to understand, yet the Bible itself gives us keys to understand it!
  20. Why Bible Study Is Necessary for Spiritual Growth (l) - Paul scolded the Corinthian Christians for their unspiritual attitudes and conduct (1 Corinthians 3:1-4). He explained that their problems were caused partly by some of them having too little knowledge of God's ways.
  21. A Reminder (bsc10) (l) - Reminder to Bible students: look up the scriptures.
  22. Building Habits of Prayer and Bible Study (l) - Good communication between God and us is a vital aspect of the godly way of life. God speaks to us through His Word, the Holy Scriptures. We talk to Him through prayer.
  23. Some Final Remarks (l) - Following up after completing the Bible Study course.
  24. Glossary (bsc2) (l) - A glossary of some basic terms related to this Bible study course.
  25. How to Learn More from this Bible-Study Course (l) - How to gain the most from this Bible study.
  26. Points to Ponder (bsc3) (l) - Bible study 'points to ponder' about why God created mankind.
  27. Points to Ponder (bsc4) (l) - Bible study 'points to ponder' about why God allows suffering.
  28. Points to Ponder (bsc5) (l) - Bible study 'points to ponder' about the hope for human survival.
  29. Points to Ponder (bsc6) (l) - Bible study 'points to ponder' regarding the kingdom of God.
  30. How to Use Biblical Quotes and References (l) - Use of Bible references when studying the United Church of God Bible course.
  31. Points to Ponder (bsc7) (l) - Bible study 'points to ponder' about the calling from God.
  32. A Reminder (bsc8) (l) - A reminder to look up the scriptures when studying this Bible course.
  33. Five Tools for Dealing With Trials (l) - What do you do when you've tried everything within your power to solve a problem? Here are five tools to help turn trials into godly character.
  34. Relating the Bible to Life (l) - We hope will help you relate the Bible with everyday life. After all, if we don't understand how to relate God's Word to life, how can we benefit from its timeless truths?
  35. What Does Jesus Want From You? (l) - If you believe Jesus truly was the Son of God, do you know what He wants you to do? And what He wants to do for you?
  36. Spiritual Distractions (l) - In today's world, it is easy to get distracted. In fact, distractions are the cause of most accidents. But what about our spiritual life? Can distractions get in the way there as well?
  37. In the Eye of the Storm (l) - Florida experienced four hurricanes last year that wrought much destruction throughout the state. Here is a firsthand account by someone who weathered Hurricane Frances.
  38. What Are You Doing With Your Time? (l) - Rich or poor, old or young, male or female, we all have the same amount of one thing--time. How we use it will largely determine how far we'll go in life and in our relationship with our Creator.
  39. Do You Know Your Father? (l) - A physical father is a type of our spiritual Father. How can we come to understand our spiritual Father better?
  40. Consider the Lily (l) - What a miracle the birth of a child is! Children change and grow almost daily. As Christians, we are told we are spiritually to be like little children, but what does the lily have to do with that?
  41. Learn, Live and Love the Bible (l) - God's Word discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study.
  42. A Tale of Two Sisters (l) - The dishes can wait! There are more important things.
  43. How to Read, Study and Understand the Bible (l) - How should you read and study the Bible? The overall answer is any way that works for you!
  44. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2005 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, May/June 2005.
  45. What Is the Gospel? (l) - 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?
  46. Letters From Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2002 (l) - Comments from the readers of the Good News magazine, Mar/Apr 2002.
  47. Christian Warfare (l) - The Bible describes Christians as soldiers. Like any other soldier, they must learn to survive the inevitable battle to fight another day. What are the weapons of a Christian soldier, and how does a soldier for Christ define victory?
  48. Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 2002 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, Jul/Aug 2002.
  49. Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study (l) - The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach God's words and ways to your children.
  50. Good Bible Study Resources Available Online (l) - Dozens of tools to help you understand more about God's Word, the Holy Bible, are readily available through the Internet. They are invaluable, but they are free!
  51. What Do I Need Right Now? (l) - As young people mature, many wonder about their relationship with God and attending church services. How can a youth know what to do?
  52. Don't Stand on Your Head! (l) - A recent cellular phone commercial shows a man hanging upside down. This metaphor of our modern world goes all the way back to the first century, when the apostle Paul showed that the truth could turn things around.
Bible study courses
  1. Read the Book! (l) - Advertising executive and writer Bruce Barton wrote about it under the title The Book Nobody Knows. No other book is more important to you and your future!
  2. Learning to Appreciate the Bible (l) - This unique Bible study course is designed to address some of the most fundamental questions about our almost never-ending quest for God. It also seeks to explore the inevitable implications for our personal behavior.
  3. How to Begin Your Study (l) - A few helpful points that will help you get the most out of this Bible study course.
  4. Points to Ponder (bsc1) (l) - Study questions from the Bible study course.
  5. Reader Helps (l) - An offer of personal correspondence to help with Bible study.
  6. Points to Ponder (bsc10) (l) - Study questions about the meaning of the Church.
  7. Points to Ponder (bsc11) (l) - Study questions for the Bible Study course.
  8. Points to Ponder (bsc2) (l) - Study questions for the Bible study course.
  9. Points to Ponder (bsc8) (l) - Study questions for the Bible study course.
  10. A Reminder (bsc8) (l) - A reminder to look up the scriptures when studying this Bible course.
  11. Points to Ponder (bsc9) (l) - Study questions for the Bible study course.
  12. Is the Bible Study Course for Young People? (l) - Many people don't realize that the United Church of God's free Bible Study Course was designed with young people in mind. Here is the story behind its development.
  13. Letters From Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2003 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News, Mar/Apr 2003.
  14. Ambassador Bible Center (l) - ABC is a program designed to throughly cover basic biblical doctrines and lead students systematically through the Bible.
  15. Letters From Our Readers - Mar/Apr 2000 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News magazine, March/April 2000.
  16. What Does the Bible Really Say? (l) - Common suppositions about the Bible, versus what it really says.
Bible study helps
  1. Types of Bible Translations (l) - There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase.
  2. What's the Difference Between Various Bible Versions? (l) - Many newer Bible versions exist that are much more up-to-date in their wording than the King James. Which of these many versions is best for reading and studying the Bible?
  3. Bible Mini-Study: How to Find Things in the Bible (l) - Why do we need to study the Bible? And how should we go about it?
  4. Bible Translations - What's Old Is New Again (l) - The King James Version makes a comeback among Bible readers.
  5. Actively Read and Study the Bible (l) - Unless we actually use it, the Bible is no better than any other book on our shelves. So how can we properly use it? What principles and methods of study do we follow? What tools are available to help our understanding?
  6. Bible Study Software and Online Resources (l) - You can make use of computer Bible helps that would normally cost thousands of dollars for only a few hundred or less.
  7. How to Learn More from this Bible-Study Course (l) - How to gain the most from this Bible study.
  8. Can You Believe the Bible? (3/2002) (l) - When we objectively examine the evidence for the Bible's accuracy and veracity, the only conclusion we can reach is that the Bible is true.
  9. Good Bible Study Resources Available Online (l) - Dozens of tools to help you understand more about God's Word, the Holy Bible, are readily available through the Internet. They are invaluable, but they are free!
  10. Rediscovering Christianity: Scholars Have Second Thoughts (l) - For centuries an ingrained bias has influenced scholars' and theologians' views of both the Old and New Testaments. Some are now realizing and correcting that error.
  11. Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2001 (l) - Questions and answers representing issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
  12. In the News Oct/Dec 2004 (l) - In the news ... October-December 2004
  13. Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2002 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Bible understanding
  1. God's Time Machine (l) - During this age of science, many have dreamed of traveling to the past or to the future as in the famous novel The Time Machine. But could there exist a time machine we are not aware of? Read on to find out!
  2. Staying on the Cutting Edge (l) - Wouldn't it be great if we had something that didn't need to be upgraded or thrown out every couple of years? Something dependable that would help us stay up to date with life and its changes and challenges?
  3. The Danger of Distraction (l) - In spite of all the information inundating society, most lack the knowledge that's most important.
  4. Some Keys to Understanding the Bible (l) - How can one make sense of the Word of God? Here are a few basics.
  5. What Can You Do? (l) - In light of the many prophecies about the end of this age, what can you do? What should you do?
  6. Actively Read and Study the Bible (l) - Unless we actually use it, the Bible is no better than any other book on our shelves. So how can we properly use it? What principles and methods of study do we follow? What tools are available to help our understanding?
  7. Seven Scriptural Threads for More Complete Understanding (l) - Here are seven threads vital to piecing together a more complete understanding of the Bible.
  8. Approach the Bible With a Proper Attitude (l) - Why do so many have difficulty grasping the Bible's message and meaning? The answer is simple-they don't have the right frame of mind. We must approach the Bible with respect for what it is-God's divine revelation to us.
  9. Keys to Understanding the Bible (l) - Fifteen principles for effective Bible study.
  10. Live What You Learn (l) - Some study the Bible and enjoy great spiritual growth and maturity. Others study it but grow little if at all. What makes the difference? How can you be one who grows in spiritual understanding? The key is to live what you learn!
  11. How Should We Understand Scripture? (l) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
  12. Misinformation and Disinformation About God and the Bible (l) - Our time is marked by a massive ignorance about what the Bible actually says. We see that some writers and speakers can say almost anything about the Holy Scriptures and convince some people to believe them.
  13. Live by Every Word of God (l) - How could people ignore and dismiss what was clearly stated in God's Word and instead choose worship practices and customs that are not approved in the Bible, but are actually repeatedly condemned in it?
  14. Isn't It About Time You Read the Book? (l) - The Bible makes the remarkable claim of being the inspired Word of God, the divine instruction for mankind. Shouldn't we learn what it has to say?
  15. The Word of God: The Foundation of Knowledge (l) - Basic knowledge and understanding of God's word.
  16. Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible (l) - Here are some guidelines to serious study of God's word.
  17. Is Everything OK? (l) - Is it true that "anything goes"? Some people believe you can do anything you want in life and it really won't matter. But such shifting values broadcast a dangerous message to teens today. There is cause and effect for every action, and the sooner we realize it, the better off we can be.
  18. Deciphering the Rosetta Stone (l) - For hundreds of years, Egyptian hieroglyphics were a mystery, even to language experts. Finally someone discovered the key to decoding them -- on the Rosetta stone. Is there a "Rosetta stone" for understanding another mystery -- the Bible?
  19. What the Bible Says About God's Word (l) - How does God expect us to view His word the Bible? Consider some of the examples from the scriptures.
  20. What Does the Bible Really Say? (l) - Common suppositions about the Bible, versus what it really says.
Biblical worldview
  1. Seven Counterfeit Values Ensnaring Society (l) - The world around us prizes qualities that are ultimately worthless and harmful. Your awareness of them will help protect you and your children.
  2. A Biblical Worldview in a Darkening Era (l) - We need a proper lens to filter the input we receive. Where can we find a reliable frame of reference through which to see the world?
  3. Do You Have a Biblical Worldview? (l) - What will happen next in this chaotic world of enormously unpleasant surprises? Only a biblical worldview can give us sorely needed spiritual stability and security in an age marked by ambiguity and uncertainty.
  4. A Dangerous World (l) - We seek to frame the issues in the context of the Bible, and show God's point of view, which is always different from mankind's
Biological weapons
  1. Pathogens, Poisons and Other Weapons of Terror (l) - Just as the United States was recovering from the Sept 11 attack, a wave of envelopes containing anthrax spread through its mail system-conjuring fearsof even direr prospects for the future.
  2. World News Review December 1998 (l) - World News Review - Dec. 1998
  3. U.S. Not Secure Against Bioterrorist Attacks (l) - Is the U.S. vulnerable to attack by terrorists using biological agents? How likely is it that such attacks would be launched in the next five to ten years?
  4. From Farm to Fork - How Safe Is the Food Supply? (l) - "Farm to Fork" is the catchphrase repeated throughout the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and EU documents on the issue of securing the food supply against intentional contamination. How safe is the food supply?
  5. Instant Epidemics: The New Breed of Weapons (l) - The fear of chemical and bio-chemical warfare is on the rise.
  6. After Iraq, What Next? (l) - As the world focuses its attention on the conflict between the United States and Iraq, it's easy to overlook the many other threats facing the United States. What are these threats, and what do they portend?
  7. World News Review May 1999 (l) - World news - May 1999
  8. Terror Attacks Planned From Iraq? (l) - Evidence of chemical and biological weapons in Iraq, apparently designed for terror use
  9. World News Review Nov 2001 (l) - World news review. November 2001.
  10. World News Review July 1999 (l) - World news - July 1999
Birth control
  1. American Religious Freedoms Undermined (l) - We reside in a culture of contraception.
  2. World News and Trends - Jan/Fen 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 2000
  3. Teen Sex: The Silent Epidemic That's Killing Our Kids (l) - Sweeping the world, this silent epidemic is largely ignored by most Western governments -- except for misguided programs that often make this devastating problem even worse. Most parents have little idea how bad this epidemic is, much less how to fight it -- yet solid biblical solutions exist.
  4. The Tiny Pill That Changed the World (l) - Forty-five years ago few could have foreseen how this medical innovation could have so dramatically shaped modern society.
Bosnia
  1. Balkan Floods Wash Up Landmines and Memories (l) - Just before the 100th anniversary of World War I, which covered the Balkan Peninsula in violence, the region was covered in floodwaters.
  2. To Tell the Truth (l) - It will be difficult for some people to acknowledge the unsavory truth about their nation's sins.
  3. A 20th Century Retrospective:The Shot Still Reverberating Around the World (l) - 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?
Brazil
  1. World News & Trends Jan 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2009
  2. Where Is Our World Headed? (l) - It's that time again for an annual analysis and assessment. That's when many observers look back to yesteryear--and also peer into a somewhat clouded future. Secular predictions for 2011 and beyond are multiple and varied. But does the Bible have a far bigger say in our future?
  3. The BRICS Are Coming (l) - Are the Dollar's Dominant Days Numbered? As the U.S. economy stumbles under painful inflation and government overspending, new international alliances threaten the dollar's dominance -- with eventual dire consequences for America.
Britain
  1. World News and Trends - March/April 2007 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. March 2007.
  2. Financial Crisis Crushing Britain (l) - What does the future hold for Britain in the wake of the current financial crisis?
  3. Debt Troubles Mount for Britain and America (l) - The late French President Charles de Gaulle once dismissed the United States and Britain as "the Anglo-Saxon debtor nations." Four decades later, their enormous debt is forcing the two countries into a period of dramatic change.
  4. Will Britain Defend the Falklands Yet Again? (l) - What goes around comes around. Scottish independence returns to the front burner of politics in Britain. And so do Argentine intentions to possess the Falkland Islands (they call them Las Malvinas).
  5. Political Disappointment and Division (l) - What's wrong with our leadership? Is increasing political divide leading to national fragmentation and possible breakup?
  6. Cuts in Defense Spending: Australia, Britain and Canada (l) - America isn't alone in its military cutbacks and withdrawal from its role as the world's policeman. Its allies are following the same path, with dangerous implications for the free world.
  7. Scottish Vote Highlights UK Divisions (l) - On Sept. 18, 2014, Scotland's voters decided to remain a part of the United Kingdom -- at least for now. It was a long and emotional campaign. Deep divisions between Scotland and England were exposed. The union remains, but it has taken a beating.
  8. The Blitz Spirit (l) - Although never invaded, apart from the Channel Islands, Britain suffered considerably during the Second World War.
  9. This Was Their Finest Hour (l) - Largely forgotten today is the role the British Empire and Commonwealth played in the Allied victory in World War II. Yet these were the only nations that fought in the war from beginning to end.
  10. Britain's EU Exit Expected to Proceed, but It May Be a Long Slog (l) - In a June 2016 referendum, 52 percent of the British people voted for Brexit -- Britain's exit from the European Union -- leading to the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron, an advocate of Britain staying in the EU. Incoming Prime Minister Theresa May wanted to move ahead with triggering Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty to begin a two-year negotiated departure, but Britain's supreme court ruled in January 2017 that this had to be approved by Britain's parliament.
  11. Is a British Exit from the European Union Required to Fulfill Bible Prophecy? (l) - While it appears that Brexit will proceed, we should realize that it's not a foregone conclusion that Britain will actually exit the European Union. And even if it does, it may still be significantly entangled and subject to EU rules.
  12. The Ancient Brits Leave Modern Europe (l) - The shock waves have died down, but the effects will continue. The British people voted to leave the European Union, and it came as a great surprise to many, including even the British government under then-Prime Minister David Cameron. But the roots of this decision actually go back centuries.
  13. Appendix 11: Joseph of Arimathea and the Line of Nathan (l) - The Davidic line of kings that ruled over the ancient nation of Judah came through David's son Solomon. At the time of Judah's fall to the Babylonians in 586 B.C., this lineage, as explained in this publication, was continued by a transferal of the monarchy to Ireland.
  14. Appendix 5: Brutus and the Covenant Land (l) - What is the connection between Brutus and the Covenant land?
  15. Current Events & Trends September/October 2019 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the September/October 2019 issue of Beyond Today.
  16. Great Britain off the Map of Europe? (l) - Bureaucrats in Brussels have big plans for Great Britain. If carried out, these particular plans will seriously undermine British national identity and sovereignty--and further submerge the nation into the European Union. What are the potential implications of the revelation of this latest challenge to British sovereignty?
  17. Is Britain Rediscovering the Commonwealth? (l) - Celebrations to mark the queen's Golden Jubilee centered on her role as head of the Commonwealth, the 54-nation multicultural organization that was once the British Empire. After decades of neglecting the institution, is Great Britain now strengthening its Commonwealth ties?
  18. The New European Constitution: the Last Battle for Britain? (l) - No nation has successfully invaded Britain since the Norman Conquest in 1066. In effect, the European Union may be about to do what the Spanish Armada, Napoleon and Hitler attempted but failed. Many do not realize that the identity and sovereignty of the grand old British nation may be in serious jeopardy. What is the true biblical perspective? Our U.K. correspondent reports.
  19. Different Elections -- Same Issues (l) - Outside the United States, the same issues confront candidates in other elections.
  20. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 2001 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 2001
  21. Troubling Times for Three British Institutions! (l) - 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.
  22. European Union: An Idea Whose Time Has Come (l) - The "glacier" of European unity is now moving at a faster pace.
  23. What Lies Ahead for the British Monarchy and Commonwealth? (l) - Why does it matter what happens to the British monarchy?
  24. How Britain Is Creating a Terror State Within (l) - Melanie Phillips shows that Britain has become a gathering ground for Islamist terror groups, while the British establishment is in denial.
  25. Hong Kong Handover: Symbol of a Global Transfer of Power (l) - A global power a century ago, once in control of a quarter of the world's landmass,Britian is lossing yet another key posession, Hong Kong.
  26. World News Review Jul 2002 (l) - World news review. July 2002.
  27. Appeasement's Role in the Terror War (l) - Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
  28. World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2004 (l) - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, March/April 2004.
  29. The Last Battle for the British Empire (l) - Great Britain is presently sustaining a massive assault on its Anglo-Saxon legacy of empire and culture. The current conflict is wide-ranging on several fronts and British tradition is gradually losing out.
  30. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. July/August 2000
  31. Britain's Declining Respect for Biblical Values (l) - Traditional values, like basic respect for the rights and dignity of others, are fast disappearing from a society steadily undermined by secularism and growing ignorance of the Bible. How do we rebuild a culture of respect?
  32. Keep Your Eye on Gibraltar! (l) - The Rock is back in the news. But why has this small narrow peninsula been such a bone of contention between Britain and Spain for nearly 300 years? Clearly the current promise of a solution is not good news to everyone involved.
  33. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 1997 (l) - A brief synposis of world events (July/August 1997).
  34. The Scottish Question (l) - Scotland has voted to establish its own national parliament. What does this mean for the future of the United Kingdom?
  35. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 1998 (l) - brief synopsis of world events
  36. Once Upon a Time: Our Green and Pleasant Land (l) - The behavioral changes in Britain within one century are truly astonishing.
  37. The Ironies Behind the Hampton Court Summit (l) - An EU summit was hosted by the British prime minister at Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's home in the 16th century. While Henry severed Britain's tie to Europe, recent British governments have increasingly committed themselves to European unity.
  38. World News and Trends - September/October 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept 2006.
  39. Appeasement in the Face of Danger: Deadly Parallels (l) - Following the July 7 terror bombings in London, many evoked memories of the blitz in World War II. Regrettably, that's not the only analogy with the Second World War that is appropriate.
  40. Britain -- A Fresh Look at the Lack of Biblical Values (l) - Material wealth often masks spiritual and moral poverty, and not just in the United States. Our correspondent in Britain sees evidence all around.
  41. England's Growing Isolation (l) - As the nations of mainland Europe become tightly bound together politically, economically and militarily, what are the consequences of England's more-independent path?
  42. First the End of an Empire - Now the End of Britain? (l) - Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, "relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans"?
Britain and the U.S.
  1. What Will It Mean for the West if Radical Islam Triumphs? (l) - Defeat in Afghanistan and Iraq may not worry the average American or European, but could defeat there also mean defeat at home? Could the seemingly inexorable advance of radical Islam in the Middle East be replicated in the West?
  2. Will the Special Relationship Survive? (l) - The unique relationship that America and Great Britain have forged for more than a hundred years has done much to foster freedom, open markets and good will. When it passes, the world will be a different place.
  3. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900 (l) - Andrew Roberts' history continues where Winston Churchill's ended, showing the blessings enjoyed by the United States and the countries that made up the British Empire.
  4. Why the Anglo-American Brotherhood? (l) - Just within the last three years, four major books, all by distinguished authors, have been published about the unique relationship between Britain and the United States. Why have these two countries changed the modern world? Only the Judeo/Christian Bible contains the master key to discovering the true answer.
  5. America's Revolution and the Bible (l) - Prior to the American Revolution, the American colonists were the most enthusiastic royalists in the English-speaking world. Why that changed is a fascinating story and a fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
  6. God Blessed America (l) - The "special relationship" between America and Great Britain has been a great benefit to the world. But could it have been much more? What if the two had never divided? Will history correct this great event of modern times?
  7. He Set Ephraim Before Manasseh (l) - As memories of the British Empire fade into the distant past, many think the United States is Ephraim and Britain Manasseh. There are sound historical reasons for this not being the case.
  8. World News & Trends May 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2010
  9. America and Britain Cut Defense: What Does It Mean for the Future? (l) - Faced with exploding government debt, America will likely soon see massive defense cuts. Britain has already made severe cutbacks in military spending. What is the inevitable long-term outcome?
  10. America and the Decline of the British Empire: A Comparison (l) - What lessons does this hold for America in terms of the British decline experience?
  11. Will America Be Great Again? (l) - We are in a grave moment in the world. Something is happening in America; people are worried the nation is nearing the point of no return. What is happening, and what does it mean? And what can you do?
  12. America's Role in History Foretold (l) - God gave great promises to the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Those promises were never fulfilled in ancient times. Yet that prophesied geopolitical role and abundant blessings are paralleled by what the United States and other English-speaking peoples have experienced. This is no coincidence.
  13. The Global Reach of America and Britain -- Prophesied in the Bible? (l) - Margeret Thatcher: "The great lesson of the 20th century is that whenever the American and British peoples stand together, they always win."
  14. Britain - Caught in the Middle (l) - Britain caught between the U.S. and the E.U.
  15. Pride of America's Power: How Long Will It Last? (l) - A prophecy in Leviticus 26:19 foretells a national decline in power for disobedience to God's law. First Great Britain declined in power. Will America be next?
  16. The Marshall Plan Revisited (l) - At the end of WWII much of Europe lay in ruins. Here is the story of how man's vision helped restore much of the Continent to health and prosperity.
  17. Will the EU Split the Special Relationship? (l) - Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once observed that the great lesson of the 20th century was that whenever the United States and Britain fight together, they always win. But now Britain has to make a crucial decision on its future -- a future that could mean the demise of the special relationship with the United States, ending a formidable, long-lasting alliance.
  18. The Queen Mother, the Mideast and the War on Terror (l) - These news items may not seem to fit together; but by reflecting on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth's beloved mother, we can see important interconnections.
  19. World News and Trends - May/June 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world.
  20. The Special Relationship Reaffirmed (l) - The close historic ties between Britain and the United States continue, yet a cloud hangs over the alliance. Britain is increasingly caught in the middle between the United States and Europe.
Britain, behavior in
  1. World News and Trends - May/June 2007 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2007
  2. British Values Under Serious Threat (l) - According to one recent poll, "Nine out of ten people [in the United Kingdom] believe that the social fabric of Britain is under threat because of family breakdown and rising crime" (The Daily Mail). Britain is following the same tragic path as all other Western nations. Basic values and standards are gradually being subverted on many levels. What can be done about it?
  3. Britain: A Great Place to Live (l) - Britain is still brimming with many charming and lovely people of basic integrity.
  4. The Changing Face of Christianity in Britain (l) - There are now more Catholics attending church in Britain than Anglicans. Meanwhile nontraditional Christian groups are growing in numbers and influence in the United Kingdom. But are all these various brands within Christendom truly based on the teachings of the Judeo-Christian Bible?
  5. Redefining Morality: Why a Torrent of Trouble Threatens to Engulf Us (l) - Today the major English-speaking nations watch as a storm of problems draws ever nearer, a storm created by hostile forces that blurred and weakened their sense of morality. Does the Bible indicate where we will go from here?
  6. Churchgoing on Its Knees in Britain (l) - Within a generation, more Britons will probably be entering mosques than church buildings. Mainstream Christianity continues in freefall. What is the sure impact on British society?
  7. World News and Trends - September/October 2008 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept/Oct 2008
  8. World News & Trends Jan 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2009
  9. The State of the Nation: Britain in Serious Moral Decline (l) - Tawdry events, past and present, have shaken popular confidence in both governmental and religious authority figures in the United Kingdom. Overall, they reflect the gradual decline of traditional values caused in part by the combination of spreading secularism and growing ignorance of true biblical morality. Can current trends be halted and then reversed?
  10. Financial Scandals Highlight Spiritual Void (l) - Daily revelations of financial impropriety by members of Parliament dominated the British news headlines during the month of May. Respect for politicians and for Parliament itself is at an all-time low. A change of government is expected at the next election. But that won't change the root cause.
  11. U.K.'s Scandal Plagues Parliament (l) - Britain has drastically changed in the past generation. Many lament the lack of values and adherence to a Judeo-Christian religious ethic that puts the Ten Commandments squarely in the center of a moral life.
  12. World News & Trends: July/August 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2009
  13. World News & Trends March/April 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. March 2010
  14. World News & Trends: July/August 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2010
  15. Prophetic Trends Observed as 2011 Begins (l) - Economics was the force that determined the course of world history--and continues to be a primary force in the drive toward fulfillment of Bible prophecy.
  16. The Spiritual Reality Behind The King's Speech (l) - The movie The King's Speech highlights the very personal struggle of Britain's King George VI to overcome a speech impediment. Behind the film is the historical reality of the man's deep religious faith, a conviction that enabled him to lead the British Empire during its time of greatest trial.
  17. Children Who Don't Know Their Own Names (l) - An astonishing number of new pupils in Britain begin school not even knowing their own names.
  18. Persecution of Christians in Britain (l) - The persecution of Christians in the developing world has increased rapidly during the last decade.
  19. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - A Look Back at 60 Years (l) - As Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the festivities overshadow the dramatic changes that have taken place during the last 60 years.
  20. What Could America and Britain Learn From Rome's Fall? (l) - The fall of Rome is one of the most important and world-shaping events in history. But it provides more than an interesting study of the past. It also holds many important lessons for the Western world today.
  21. Assisted Suicide Gains Legal Traction (l) - Long considered to be on the darker edge of the moral grey area, euthanasia or assisted suicide is gaining legal ground in many Western nations.
  22. What Made Britain Great? (l) - At one point the largest and most powerful empire known to man, the British Empire, ruled lands on all inhabited continents of the earth. Now Britain vies with other powers for world influence. What happened? Where do things stand? And what must be done?
  23. Brexit From Babylon (l) - A recent European news analyst commented that both of the principal Anglo-Saxon countries -- the United Kingdom and the United States of America -- are in a state of chaos. Where will it lead? he asked. It's a good question as we turn the page to 2020.
  24. 70 Years of Elizabeth II, The Servant Queen (l) - In the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, we reflect on a beloved figure exemplifying dignity and devotion yet sadly not preserving her realms from moral plummet and decline.
  25. Current Events & Trends January/February 2023 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
  26. Current Events & Trends - July/August 2024 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the July/August 2024 issue of Beyond Today.
  27. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2002 (l) - News articles from around the world as they relate to the Bible.
  28. World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2005 (l) - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Jan/Feb 2005
  29. The Growing Menace of Gambling (l) - Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping our Anglo-Saxon nations.
  30. Gambling: Why It's a Bet Nobody Wins (l) - Compulsive gambling can and does destroy lives just like drug addiction and alcoholism. It is just one more sign of the moral decline currently gripping many nations.
  31. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2005 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2005
  32. Britain -- A Fresh Look at the Lack of Biblical Values (l) - Material wealth often masks spiritual and moral poverty, and not just in the United States. Our correspondent in Britain sees evidence all around.
  33. Review of The Abolition of Britain (l) - A review of journalist Peter Hitchens' book, The Abolition of Britain, published by Quartet Books, London, 1999, 351 pages.
  34. World News Review Nov 2000 (l) - World news review - Nov. 2000
  35. Once Upon a Time: Our Green and Pleasant Land (l) - The behavioral changes in Britain within one century are truly astonishing.
  36. World News and Trends - May/Jun 1998 (l) - Brief headlines of events around the globe, June 1998
  37. World News Review June 2000 (l) - World news review - June 2000
  38. World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan/Feb 2006.
  39. World News and Trends - July/August 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jul/Aug 2006
British commonwealth
  1. Australia's Identity Crisis: A Foretaste of What's to Come? (l) - Australia's new Labor government is committed to greater ties with Asia, while increased immigration from the Asian continent is rapidly changing demographics in the country. What do these trends mean for Australia 's future and the future of the West?
  2. Biblical Reflections on the Royal Wedding (l) - On April 29, 2 billion people around the globe watched the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton. Why are so many people fascinated with the British royal family, and what is the biblical significance of this historic event?
  3. This Was Their Finest Hour (l) - Largely forgotten today is the role the British Empire and Commonwealth played in the Allied victory in World War II. Yet these were the only nations that fought in the war from beginning to end.
  4. Two Nations That Changed the World (l) - Who are the British and American peoples? How do these two great powers - the United States and the nations comprising most of the former British Empire - fit into Bible prophecy?
  5. 70 Years of Elizabeth II, The Servant Queen (l) - In the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, we reflect on a beloved figure exemplifying dignity and devotion yet sadly not preserving her realms from moral plummet and decline.
  6. Is Britain Rediscovering the Commonwealth? (l) - Celebrations to mark the queen's Golden Jubilee centered on her role as head of the Commonwealth, the 54-nation multicultural organization that was once the British Empire. After decades of neglecting the institution, is Great Britain now strengthening its Commonwealth ties?
  7. She Used to Be Our Queen, Too... (l) - When Elizabeth II ascended the throne 50 years ago in 1952, Britian's African possessions were larger than the entire United States of America.
  8. The Queen Shows Importance of the Monarchy in History of English-Speaking World (l) - The movie, The Queen, concentrates on the events surrounding the death of Princess Diana, a week of severe trial for the British monarchy.
  9. Two Elizabeths -- A Study in Contrasts (l) - How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain's greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as a military power. Why?
  10. Fifty Years of the African Queen (l) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
  11. Australia: A Nation Changes Direction (l) - The winds of change are blowing strong in australia. Once a bastion of the British Empire, Australia is shifting its focus away from Europe and America.
British Empire
  1. How One of Today's 'Bad Guys' Ended the Scourge of Slavery (l) - Two hundred years ago, Great Britain became the first major nation to abolish the slave trade. By the end of the century slavery had been abolished around the world. Here is the remarkable story of the abolition of the slave trade-and of its tragic return to plague the world.
  2. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900 (l) - Andrew Roberts' history continues where Winston Churchill's ended, showing the blessings enjoyed by the United States and the countries that made up the British Empire.
  3. A Study in Contrasts (l) - 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?
  4. Could America Be Replaced as the Global Superpower? (l) - Great powers come and go. For more than six decades the United States has been the world's dominant power. Seventy years ago, Great Britain—with its vast empire—was the world's greatest power. Could the United States follow Britain into decline and be replaced by another power? Are we seeing the first stages?
  5. He Set Ephraim Before Manasseh (l) - As memories of the British Empire fade into the distant past, many think the United States is Ephraim and Britain Manasseh. There are sound historical reasons for this not being the case.
  6. World News & Trends - January/February 2011 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan 2011
  7. Will Britain Defend the Falklands Yet Again? (l) - What goes around comes around. Scottish independence returns to the front burner of politics in Britain. And so do Argentine intentions to possess the Falkland Islands (they call them Las Malvinas).
  8. What Made Britain Great? (l) - At one point the largest and most powerful empire known to man, the British Empire, ruled lands on all inhabited continents of the earth. Now Britain vies with other powers for world influence. What happened? Where do things stand? And what must be done?
  9. Benjamin Disraeli: Maestro of Empire (l) - In a remarkable coincidence one of the chief architects of the British Empire, Benjamin Disraeli, literally bears the name of Israel. Or is it coincidence? Given what we know about the promises to Jacob's end-time descendants and the timing of the issuance of the physical, materia and national promises to Abraham, the name Disraeli reads more like a providential signpost.
  10. Suez - Important Lessons From an Event 50 Years Ago (l) - When Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal 50 years ago, it started a chain of events whose results are still being felt today.
  11. First the End of an Empire - Now the End of Britain? (l) - Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, "relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans"?
  12. America's Astounding Destiny: Rise to Greatness (l) - Now we examine the foretelling of the United States' rise to greatness and its dramatic fulfillment.
  13. Symbolism Abounds in Transfer of Hong Kong (l) - Now, almost 50 years to the day since divesting itself of its Indian Empire, the British will hand over control of Hong Kong, the last major possession of the British crown. It's not just the end of an era for Hong Kong. It's the end of an era for Asia and Europe.
  14. India and Pakistan at War Again (l) - A potentially more dangerous conflict than Kosovo continues to brew in South Asia.
  15. The Last Battle for the British Empire (l) - Great Britain is presently sustaining a massive assault on its Anglo-Saxon legacy of empire and culture. The current conflict is wide-ranging on several fronts and British tradition is gradually losing out.
  16. America and Britain's Global Reach -- Prophesied in the Bible? (l) - The United States and Britain combined to defeat European tyranny in two world wars, then Iraqi tyranny twice in the last 12 years. Why has it fallen to them to police the world?
  17. America's Astounding Destiny: Was It Foretold in the Bible? (l) - The rise of the United States of America from British colony to superpower is an incredible story worth retelling. Equally incredible is the fact that the rise of the United States and the British Empire was foretold thousands of years ago.
  18. The Falkland Islands: One of Great Britain's last colonial possessions (l) - A brief war was fought in 1982 between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
  19. She Used to Be Our Queen, Too... (l) - When Elizabeth II ascended the throne 50 years ago in 1952, Britian's African possessions were larger than the entire United States of America.
  20. First the End of an Empire - Now the End of Britain? (l) - Are we witnessing the end of the nation whose people, "relative to their numbers, contributed more to civilization than any other people since the ancient Greeks and Romans"?
  21. Two Elizabeths -- A Study in Contrasts (l) - How times have changed! Queen Elizabeth I reigned over one of Britain's greatest periods of growth and increasing power. The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen the disintegration of the British Empire and the considerable decline of Britain as a military power. Why?
British royal family
  1. Henry VIII: Contemporary of Charles V (l) - Thanks to Elizabeth and her father Henry VIII, the English-speaking world has known religious freedom for as long as anybody can remember.
  2. Biblical Reflections on the Royal Wedding (l) - On April 29, 2 billion people around the globe watched the wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton. Why are so many people fascinated with the British royal family, and what is the biblical significance of this historic event?
  3. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee - A Look Back at 60 Years (l) - As Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the festivities overshadow the dramatic changes that have taken place during the last 60 years.
  4. Point of Wisdom: Royal Virtues (l) - She was just a young adult, but a dedication to serve helped her rule. It can help us too!
  5. The Royal Family Today and Tomorrow (l) - The world is abuzz about the newborn son of Britain's Prince William and Duchess Kate -- George Alexander Louis or Prince George of Cambridge, third in line to the British throne after Prince Charles and Prince William. His birth on July 22, 2013, dominated the media and captured the world's attention.
  6. Appendix 1: Scrapping the Monarchy? (l) - How much longer do you think the monarchy will last?
  7. Appendix 10: The Family of Odin (l) - The various royal houses of English history--the Saxons, Danes, Normans, Tudors, Stuarts, Plantagenets, Hanoverians, Saxe-Coburgs, all lines blended and fused with Scottish royalty to form the modern House of Windsor--trace their bloodlines back to a common ancestor.
  8. Appendix 12: The Attempt to Destroy David's Lineage (l) - Jesus had other family members who were also of the line of David.
  9. Appendix 13: The Nobility--Also Jewish (l) - We have elsewhere seen that the royalty of Europe is descended from Judah's son Zerah, in accordance with the prophecy that the scepter would not depart from Judah (Genesis 49:10). Indeed, the royal house of Britain is a fusion of the lines of Zerah and Judah's other son Perez through his descendant King David. Because of intermarriage, the other royal houses of Europe are Davidic as well.
  10. Appendix 7: The Stone of Destiny (l) - What was so special about this chunk of rock, which now sits in Edinburgh Castle?
  11. Appendix 9: The Lion and the Unicorn (l) - Britain's heraldic imagery takes on great significance in light of the true biblical identity of the British people and their royal family.
  12. The Coming of the Messiah (l) - Beyond the messianic reference in the scepter prophecy (Genesis 49:10), God gave many other prophecies about the Messiah in Scripture.
  13. Eternal destiny (l) - Now we can see why the British royal family rose under Queen Victoria to the heights of world prestige and preeminence. Why it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of all manner of people the world over. And why, of all royal families, it is still the first one that comes to mind.
  14. Introduction: The Throne of Britain (l) - The greatest and most enduring dynasty in world history is showing signs of passing. But will it? To understand the future of the British royal family, we must examine how the monarchy began--and why.
  15. "This Sceptered Isle" (l) - Today, though, it seems that despite multiple nations still looking to Queen Elizabeth as their head of state, the British throne's glory days are over, particularly with more and more calls heard for its abolishment. But what really lies ahead for the monarchy?
  16. Three Overturns (l) - But couldn't the throne have been transferred elsewhere for a long time before being transferred to the British Isles? The indirect answer from prophecy seems to be no.
  17. 70 Years of Elizabeth II, The Servant Queen (l) - In the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year, we reflect on a beloved figure exemplifying dignity and devotion yet sadly not preserving her realms from moral plummet and decline.
  18. November/December 2022 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2022 issue of Beyond Today.
  19. The Biblical Identity of Britain's Royal Family (l) - As we saw in part 1, God promised to Israel's King David an enduring dynasty that would still exist in our time. Putting together biblical prophecies and history, we can see what happened to that dynasty -- discovering the remarkable connection to the throne of Great Britain and its amazing future.
  20. The Biblical Identity of Britain's Royal Family - part 1 (l) - The origins of Britain's monarchy are far more ancient than most realize. For surprising as it may seem, it is directly linked to promises God made in the Bible regarding the dynasty of Israel's King David, which was to persist until our day and beyond.
  21. The Faith of Queen Elizabeth II (l) - She lived her life in service to God and country. Her death brought a solemn moment to reflect on the sacred. Elizabeth II was a monarch for the ages. What lessons can we learn from her faith?
  22. A Century of Service From the Last Empress (l) - We can learn a lesson in leadership from a beloved lady -- Britain's queen mother.
  23. She Used to Be Our Queen, Too... (l) - When Elizabeth II ascended the throne 50 years ago in 1952, Britian's African possessions were larger than the entire United States of America.
  24. Fifty Years of the African Queen (l) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth will celebrate 50 years on the throne this year. Few could have imagined the astounding changes in the nations of the British Commonwealth-particularly those in Africa-during her lifetime.
  25. The Debt We Owe to Elizabeth (l) - Queen Elizabeth I's Cause for Religious Freedom
  26. The Queen Shows Importance of the Monarchy in History of English-Speaking World (l) - The movie, The Queen, concentrates on the events surrounding the death of Princess Diana, a week of severe trial for the British monarchy.
  27. A Lesson in Leadership From a Much-Loved Lady (l) - Important qualities of good leaders are exemplified by Britain's queen mother.
  28. The Queen Mother, the Mideast and the War on Terror (l) - These news items may not seem to fit together; but by reflecting on the life and death of Queen Elizabeth's beloved mother, we can see important interconnections.
Bulgaria
  1. Monarchs in the News (l) - A tragedy in Nepal and an election in Bulgaria brought attention to the world's remaining monarchies - and the possible restoration of former monarchies in Europe.
Burkina Faso
  1. God Works in Mysterious Ways (l) - Who would have thought I would have to leave my country to find a church that existed in my own city? This experience took me to Africa and back. And I returned home with two sweet rewards.
Burma
  1. Two Men and a Valley (l) - The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. (John Foster Dulles)

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