"J" - Topic Index

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Jacob
  1. How Jacob Became Abraham's Heir (l) - Isaac passed on the key covenant promises to Jacob: "May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and numerous, that you may be a company of peoples. May he give to you the blessing of Abraham, to you and to your offspring with you, so that you may take possession of the land where you now live as an alien-land that God gave to Abraham" (Genesis 28:3-4, NRSV).
  2. Jacob: A Third-Generation Man of God (l) - If Jacob, grandson of Abraham and son of Isaac, were alive today, we might call him a third-generation Christian. What lessons does his story hold for young people today?
Jacob's trouble
  1. What's at the Heart of National Problems? (l) - In the Bible we find page after page of God's warnings to ancient Israel of the inevitable negative consequences of national and individual sins. But are we any different? Is there a message here for us today?
  2. The 'Time of Jacob's Trouble' (l) - Once Christ rescues the ethnic descendants of ancient Israel from this "time of Jacob's trouble" in the last days, He will use them to fulfill the role their forefathers agreed to carry out in the time of Moses. He will make them the world's model people, a nation of teachers, a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6; compare Deuteronomy 4:5-8; Zechariah 8:23).
  3. 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.
James
  1. Did Jesus Really Die and Live Again? (l) - One of the greatest proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He was -- the Son of God and the only One through whom eternal life is offered -- is His resurrection from the dead.
  2. Jesus' Family Connections (l) - When we read the Gospels carefully, we see a number of family connections that help us better understand certain events.
  3. The Book of James: An 'Epistle of Straw'? (l) - Paul wrote, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith," and we are "created in Christ Jesus to do good works" (Ephesians 2:8, New International Version). James summarized this concept simply and concisely, telling us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:20).
  4. Profiles of Faith: James: Half Brother of Jesus (l) - James understood that only by obeying God's laws can mankind experience true freedom- freedom from want, sorrow and suffering, from the degrading and painful consequences of sin. He encourages each of us to be a "doer of the law" (James 4:11).
  5. Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence? (l) - Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.
Japan
  1. World News & Trends September/October 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept 2010
  2. Japan Copes With Overwhelming Devastation (l) - Millions of beleaguered and traumatized inhabitants of Japan are still struggling to come to terms with a staggering disaster"the world's costliest thus far. What is the fallout? And what can the Bible tells us about such calamities?
  3. "They Were Not Afraid To Die" (l) - What has emerged from this multidimensional tragedy and caught the world's attention is not the size or scale of the quake or tsunami, or nuclear waste leaks, but the size of the hearts of everyday workers at the plant who have stepped up in time of trouble.
  4. Japan's Earthquake Disaster: A Foretaste of Worse to Come? (l) - The world was shocked by the destructiveness of the recent earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. The disaster proved that even a modern, technologically advanced nation is helpless against the forces of nature. What perspectives does the Bible offer on this disaster?
  5. Japan: a Determined Military Revival (l) - As one soldier put it: "For Japan to remain an independent country, defense is indispensable . . . I would like to be the shield to protect Japanese people" (quoted in "As Tensions Rise, Pacifist Japan Marches Into a Military Revival," The Wall Street Journal, July 18, 2013).
  6. North Korea's Nuclear Blast: What Does It Mean? (l) - Stalinist Kim Jong Il has brought North Korea into the nuclear club. Headlines ask, "Who Can Stop Him Now?" Now that we know North Korea has nuclear devices, we ask, "What does this mean?"
  7. Are We on the Threshold of a New Age? (l) - As we enter the year 2000, what can we expect? Will we see a man-made utopia, or a time of great crisis? Or will we see something entirely different and unexpected on the world scene-the dawn of a new age? Only the Bible can give us the right answer.
  8. Turning Swords Into Plowshares: Starting Now (l) - A nation ahead of its time in repairing the breaches.
  9. World News Review Jul 2002 (l) - World news review. July 2002.
  10. World News Review Jun 2001 (l) - Survey of world news. June 2001.
  11. World News Review May 1999 (l) - World news - May 1999
  12. World News Review March/April 2002 (l) - World news in brief. March/April 2002.
  13. World News Review January 2000 (l) - World news - Jan 2000
  14. World News Review August 2006 (l) - World news review - Sept 2006.
  15. North Korean Nukes: What's Next? (l) - Longtime Stalinist Kim Jong Il has officially brought North Korea into the nuclear club. Now that North Korea has nuclear devices, what can the rest of the world expect?
  16. World News Review May 2001 (l) - World News Review. May 2001.
Jeremiah
  1. Jeremiah Offers Us Hope for the Future (l) - One of the purposes of preaching and publishing the true gospel is to spread the certain message that the Bible promises us real hope for the future, in spite of having to cope with the vagaries of today's increasingly chaotic and unstable world.
  2. The Long-Neglected Prophecies of Jeremiah: Applicable to 21st-Century America? (l) - Do the crises we Americans see happening to our beloved country today relate to biblical prophecy? Many do not even realize we are seriously transgressing God's spiritual law. What does the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah reveal about our lives today -- and where we are headed in the future?
  3. Asylum in Egypt (l) - Based on God's prophecies, a few evidently made it back to Judah. But what about Jeremiah, Baruch and the kings daughters? Where did they go?
  4. To be Planted in Israel (l) - Here is what the latter part of Jeremiah's commission was all about. Remarkably, he must have been responsible for transplanting the throne of David to Israel by taking a daughter of King Zedekiah to the 10 lost tribes. Yet where did the Israelites live at this time?
  5. To Build and to Plant (l) - The obvious question now is: Did the Davidic dynasty come to an end with the death of Zedekiah and his sons -- or did it somehow survive?
  6. More Links to David (l) - Besides what we've already seen, there are other corroborating factors connecting the line of David with Ireland.
  7. Ollam Fodhla and Company (l) - Ollam Fodhla's laws bear striking similarity to the Ten Commandments and other Hebrew statutes.
  8. Questions Over Who's Who (l) - Yet it must be admitted that none of this is certain. Indeed, even though there appear to be many more similarities between Jeremiah and Ollam Fodhla, Ollam appears in the Irish king lists as a king and sometimes as one who reigned centuries before Jeremiah.
  9. Sorting Out Identities (l) - If Ollam Fodhla was indeed Jeremiah, his identification as a king is fairly easy to reconcile. It could have resulted from his appearing to be the father or grandfather of the eastern princess he brought with him--or, even more likely, confusion over his being a great lawgiver.
  10. Standing on God's Word (l) - Our proof rests on God's Word and verifiable history. We must accept these sure facts as a solid foundation. Irish traditions and fragmentary historical details can then be viewed in this light--and that indeed does seem to fill in some interesting and supportive details.
  11. Tea-Tephi or Scota? (l) - Concerning the names Tea, Tephi and Tamar, while they may refer to the same person at the time of Jeremiah, it is also possible that they do not. In favor is the fact that these names are sometimes linked together in old Irish poems.
  12. Growing in Faith (l) - We must have faith to receive God's gift of salvation. In our faithless age (Luke 18:8), how can we develop living, active faith?
  13. 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.
  14. Jeremiah's Commission From God (l) - Bible prophecy is twofold in nature. It promises punishment for transgressions of divine law. But it also encourages mankind by promising a golden age of peace, prosperity and plenty.
  15. Patriotism: The Good, the Bad and the Biblical (l) - God's people have dual citizenship. It is noble and right to be patriotic toward our earthly nation, but we also should have a higher and more fervent patriotism for our heavenly Kingdom, which will be established on earth at the return of Christ. He tells us to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" (Matthew 6:33).
  16. Lessons From the Life of Jeremiah (l) - In the course of 40 years in a major prophetic office, Jeremiah learned certain hard-won lessons that 21st century men and women desperately need to grasp and understand. What are they?
  17. The Downfall of Judah: Exile to Babylon (l) - Archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account of the exile of Judah to Babylon.
Jericho
  1. 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.
  2. Joshua: God Is Salvation (l) - The story of Joshua and the taking of the Promised Land.
  3. Archaeology and the Book of Joshua: The Conquest (l) - Archaeological evidence supporting Joshua's account of the destruction of Jericho.
  4. Profiles in Faith: Paul's Beloved Friend and Companion (l) - Rahab's story reminds us that one day God will save all people who respond to Him and allow Him to transform their lives.
  5. Jericho: The Lesson of Not Coming Into Sin (l) - Ancient Israel had to learn a painful tragic lesson at Jericho. What should Christians today learn from their experience?
  6. Jericho: Does the Evidence Disprove or Prove the Bible? (l) - The archaeological evidence from Jericho supports the accuracy of the Bible.
Jerusalem, ancient
  1. The Future of Jerusalem (l) - Jerusalem, although holy to three major religions, is a city of seemingly endless strife with no equitable solutions. What does the future hold for this long-troubled city?
  2. God Save Jerusalem! (l) - Jerusalem has known precious little peace in its long history. People call it the holy city, but does God view it that way now? What does He say about the future of this disputed capital and religious center?
  3. Jerusalem's Bright Future (l) - Will Jerusalem survive? Ongoing conflict and senseless terrorism suggest it won't. Yet the Bible says that Jerusalem will thrive forever in the greatest destiny imaginable!
  4. The Kingdom of Heaven (l) - Is it more than just a movie? Is it fact or fiction?
  5. Jerusalem Reservoir Dates to First Temple Era (l) - A 3,000-year-old reservoir was recently unearthed near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, according to the Israeli Antiquities Authority.
  6. Possible Citadel of Zion Site Found in Jerusalem (l) - Archaeologist believes he has found the location through which King David conquered the Jebusite City.
  7. Cyrus of Persia: The Words of a Prophet Come to Pass (l) - The cylinder of Cyrus records the remarkable fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy of the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
  8. A Staggering Archaelogical Discovery: The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges From the Dust (l) - Recent archeology confirms the existence of the former city of Nineveh, and it's demise as God punished it for the sins of its inhabitants.
  9. Jerusalem's Temple Mount (l) - For centuries Jerusalem has been a center of conflict. What's behind it all? Will it ever cease? Believe it or not, your Bible foretells a joyous and glorious ending!
  10. The Early Kings of Judah: Miraculous Deliverance (l) - Archaeological evidence of Judah defeating Assyria.
  11. King David's Reign: A Nation United (l) - Secular historians once questioned the historicity of King David. However, recent archaeological discoveries confirm the evidence of his existence and reign.
  12. The 'Feasts of the Lord' in the Book of Acts (l) - We find not an inkling in the book of Acts -- a chronicle of the first 30 years of Church history -- that the feast days had been changed or abolished, or other days substituted in their place. Rather, they assumed a much greater meaning to the Christian community.
  13. Jerusalem: Vortex of the Past - Vortex of the Future (l) - Why does this relatively small city evoke so much passion and conflict? History and prophecy provide the answer.
  14. 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.
  15. The Middle East: Worlds in Collision (2002) (l) - Why does the Middle East so often dominate our headlines?
  16. Alexander Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel (l) - Modern historians have little to say of Alexander the Great visiting the Holy Land. Yet ancient history says that he had a most remarkable encounter there.
  17. Jerusalem: Center of Conflict, Center of Peace (l) - Putting aside all the claims and counterclaims about the ownership of Jerusalem, what does the Bible say about this historic city? Who is its real owner, and what is its ultimate destiny? How will the city of almost co ntinuous conflict become a city of enduring and everlasting peace? Let's examine the intriguing biblical story -- past, present and future.
  18. The Downfall of Judah: Exile to Babylon (l) - Archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account of the exile of Judah to Babylon.
  19. Profiles of Faith - Ezra: Spiritually Restoring a People (l) - Ezra's role in the restoration of Judah.
Jerusalem, future
  1. Open Roads for Open Hearts (l) - Scripture forecasts that God will settle far greater issues than the segregated road on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
  2. The Future of Jerusalem (l) - Jerusalem, although holy to three major religions, is a city of seemingly endless strife with no equitable solutions. What does the future hold for this long-troubled city?
  3. Questions and Answers - Jan/Feb 2008 (l) - Answers to readers' questions. Jan 2008
  4. Can Israel Survive? (l) - Israel is geographically tiny, especially when measured against its massive impact on the world. Yet it remains the unceasing target of hostile criticism, with some countries openly threatening its extinction. Only 60 years old, Israel's survival remains at stake today. What does Scripture say?
  5. Jerusalem's Bright Future (l) - Will Jerusalem survive? Ongoing conflict and senseless terrorism suggest it won't. Yet the Bible says that Jerusalem will thrive forever in the greatest destiny imaginable!
  6. Armageddon: Countdown to Global Peace (l) - Writings on Armageddon have proliferated in the past 50 years. The term Armageddon has morphed into an end-of-the-world symbol, forecasting a catastrophic image for the future of mankind. In truth, the events attached to and following Armageddon will usher in global peace for all mankind! Few have ever understood what the term Armageddon actually means.
  7. Destination: Jerusalem (l) - In my lifelong vocation as a follower of Jesus Christ, I prepare my life and set my sights on a much grander spot that God wants each of us to experience - Jerusalem.
  8. A Prayer for Jerusalem is a Prayer for World Peace (l) - On March 23, 2014, thousands of Palestinians marched to show support for Hamas leadership. This is a boon for the self-stated cause of Hamas -- to destroy the state of Israel. Hamas, which governs the Arab residents of the Gaza Strip, has close ties to violent terrorist organizations of the region.
  9. What Is Armageddon? (l) - Most people believe Armageddon is about the end of the world. But what does the Bible actually reveal? Learn the real truth!
  10. The Center of the World (l) - Jerusalem, the center of conflict, is destined to fulfill its destiny as the center of peace for the world!
  11. The Everlasting Kingdom of God (l) - What is the Kingdom of God that it should be our highest priority in life?
  12. The 'Time of Jacob's Trouble' (l) - Once Christ rescues the ethnic descendants of ancient Israel from this "time of Jacob's trouble" in the last days, He will use them to fulfill the role their forefathers agreed to carry out in the time of Moses. He will make them the world's model people, a nation of teachers, a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6; compare Deuteronomy 4:5-8; Zechariah 8:23).
  13. 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.
  14. The Feast of Tabernacles (l) - United Church of God members celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in some 40 locations around the world. More than just an annual convention or vacation, the Feast of Tabernacles helps our members focus on God's great plan and the wonderfully positive news Christ proclaimed about His return to establish His rule on Earth.
  15. Abomination of Desolation (l) - "Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand)."
  16. Searching for the Peace of Jerusalem (l) - The prayer for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel will only be answered by the arrival of God's Kingdom on earth.
  17. Jerusalem: Vortex of the Past - Vortex of the Future (l) - Why does this relatively small city evoke so much passion and conflict? History and prophecy provide the answer.
  18. The Future of Jerusalem (7/2001) (l) - Continually on our television sets we see violence from the city of peace. Where is the voice of reason, the voice of fairness, that can bring peace to the violent streets of Jerusalem?
  19. Beyond 2000: Utopian Prophecies of the World to Come (l) - Visions of a world to come.
  20. Jerusalem: Center of Conflict, Center of Peace (l) - Putting aside all the claims and counterclaims about the ownership of Jerusalem, what does the Bible say about this historic city? Who is its real owner, and what is its ultimate destiny? How will the city of almost co ntinuous conflict become a city of enduring and everlasting peace? Let's examine the intriguing biblical story -- past, present and future.
  21. Questions and Answers -- Nov/Dec 2004 (l) - Questions from readers of the Good News magazine. Nov/Dec 2004
  22. Heaven on Earth (l) - Is an earthly paradise possible? Believe it or not, it's more than a possibility. It's a certainty!
  23. Jerusalem, City of God (l) - God long ago chose Jerusalem for a special purpose in fulfilling His plan for humanity.
  24. Something for Jerusalem to Celebrate (l) - According to Bible prophecy, Jerusalem will serve as a model city for the entire world. But only under the righteous government of God.
  25. Just What Is the Abomination of Desolation? (l) - In one of the Bible's best known prophecies, Jesus spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation." What did He mean? Has that prophecy come to pass?
  26. Jerusalem: Focus of Biblical Prophecy (l) - "Behold I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples ... I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all the nations of the Earth are gathered against it."
Jerusalem, modern
  1. The Six-Day War--40 Years Later (l) - Many events have shaped the modern Middle East--perhaps none more than the Six-Day War in 1967. Sadly, Israel and Jerusalem remain a source of contention, with more conflict to come.
  2. Open Roads for Open Hearts (l) - Scripture forecasts that God will settle far greater issues than the segregated road on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
  3. Israel -- Hope Beyond Today (l) - Imagine trying to explain the state of present-day Jerusalem to King David.
  4. Ground Zero Jerusalem (l) - The conflict between Israelis and Arabs is profoundly affecting your daily life. As worl history heads towards a crisis point at Ground Zero Jerusalem, what should our focus be?
  5. Jerusalem to be Surrounded by Armies (l) - In a region defined by Islamic sectarian violence, anti-Semitic violence, anti-Western violence, foreign invasion and intervention, and bloody regime changes, Israel is typically an oasis of relative peace, freedom and stability.
  6. January/February 2018 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Beyond Today.
  7. 2. A Jewish Homeland will be Established in Israel (l) - "And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east. And the Mount of Olives shall be split in two, from east to west, making a very large valley; half of the mountain shall move toward the north and half of it toward the south" (Zechariah 14:1-4 [1] Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. [2] For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city. [3] Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle. [4] And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. ).
  8. Coming: International Control of Jerusalem? (l) - The struggle for the Holy City and the divisive issue of Jerusalem's status still awaits a resolution. Will the Vatican eventually offer its services to bring a peace settlement?
  9. Jerusalem 3000: An Uncertain Celebration (l) - As Israel celebrates Jerusalem 3000, it is clear that political complexities have tied a Gordian knot the likes of which only divine intervention can sever.
  10. The Coming Age of Grace (l) - What will it take to rid the world of violence, prejudice, and hatred? What will the inhabitants of the world have to agree on the create a climate of peace and cooperation?
  11. Abbas and Sharon: Showdown Over Jerusalem (l) - How to resolve the opposing claims over the world's most controversial city, Jerusalem, was to be part of the international efforts to bring peace to the Middle East this year. The Sharon administration yanked it out of the end of the "Roadmap for Peace" and is making it an issue now. Barely established in office, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has to get help from the Bush administration, or else Abbas' ability to lead - and his ability to make peace - will end before it begins.
  12. Next on the Agenda: Mideast Peace (l) - Wars change the world-often in unexpected ways. Their consequences can be far reaching, even "to the third and fourth generations" (Exodus 20:5) and beyond.
  13. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. September/October 2000
  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. Searching for the Peace of Jerusalem (l) - The prayer for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel will only be answered by the arrival of God's Kingdom on earth.
  16. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 1999 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 1999
  17. Return to Jerusalem (l) - In Jerusalem there is a mixture of many old things that never change along with some new features that create major change.
  18. Jerusalem: Center of Conflict, Center of Peace (l) - Putting aside all the claims and counterclaims about the ownership of Jerusalem, what does the Bible say about this historic city? Who is its real owner, and what is its ultimate destiny? How will the city of almost co ntinuous conflict become a city of enduring and everlasting peace? Let's examine the intriguing biblical story -- past, present and future.
  19. Getting Underneath the Skin (l) - Many of us are simply not aware of the devastating reality of what happens when a bomb goes off.
  20. Is Peace in Palestine Possible? (l) - The current U.S. administration is embarking on a familiar path followed by several previous administrations -- attempting to bring genuine peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. It's a joint effort, involving many nations. Dubbed the "road map" to peace, will this succeed where numerous previous attempts failed? Bible prophecy gives us a different kind of road map to help us sort out these events.
  21. The Future of Jerusalem (7/2001) (l) - Continually on our television sets we see violence from the city of peace. Where is the voice of reason, the voice of fairness, that can bring peace to the violent streets of Jerusalem?
  22. Jerusalem: Focus of Biblical Prophecy (l) - "Behold I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples ... I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces, though all the nations of the Earth are gathered against it."
  23. The Middle East: Worlds in Collision (l) - Who will write the next chapter in the history of this troubled city, Jerusalem? Believe it or not, the final chapters are already written -- prophesied centuries ago in the pages of the Bible.
  24. The Middle East in Conflict: How Will It End? (l) - In the wake of the latest war, Time magazine asked the right questions: "What is it about the Middle East that makes the conflicts so intractable? Why the hate and where's the healing?" (July 24).
  25. Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Center of Conflict Today (l) - A Good News Interview With Leen Ritmeyer, Ph.D. about Jerusalem's Temple Mount.
  26. World News Review November 1999 (l) - World news - Nov 1993
  27. World News Review August 2000 (l) - World news review - Aug 2000
  28. The Coming Intervention in the Middle East (l) - Blood again stains the soil of the Middle East. Neither the principals in the struggle, nor outside political or religious powers, have been able to broker a peace. Are the circumstances ripe for another power to assert itself?
  29. World News and Trends - May/Jun 2005 (l) - An Overview of conditions around the world. May/June 2005.
  30. Papal Visit Highlights Middle East Problems (l) - Much of the state of Israel's history in the 20th century is a chronicle of wars and other conflicts with her Arab neighbors. The recent visit of the pope highlighted some of these still simmering animosities and and hints as to what may lie ahead in this troubled region.
Jesus - prophecies of
  1. Jesus Christ, the Supreme Servant (l) - Prophecies in the book of Isaiah foretold that Jesus Christ would first come to serve humanity by dying for our sins, and come a second time to rule over the earth. What does His suffering and death mean for mankind?
  2. Immanuel - "God Is With Us" (l) - Now the Divine had come to earth clothed in human skin to walk and talk among His own creation and die in their midst.
  3. Did Jesus Christ Fail as the Messiah? (l) - Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity. His followers claimed He was the Jewish Messiah who would rule the earth, but He was put to death as a criminal. Did Jesus fail as the Messiah?
  4. Did Jesus Fulfill His Prophecy of How Long He Would Be Entombed? (l) - Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the Gospels spell out a solution that fits perfectly with what Jesus foretold?
  5. 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.
  6. Who Was Jesus? (3/2014) (l) - Where did Jesus Christ come from? Who was He? This is a mystery that far too few really understand. Do you? It does matter - your future and your salvation depend on it!
  7. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Salvation in the Kingdom (l) - The Kingdom of God is attained only through Jesus Christ's central role as the personal Savior of all who would enter that Kingdom.
  8. Jesus' Amazing Fulfillment of Prophecy (l) - To claim that you are God is one thing -- but to convince people that you are indeed what you say you are is quite another. So how did Jesus' closest followers come to be so convinced that they would lay down their lives for that belief?
  9. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  10. 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.
  11. Jesus Was a Jew (l) - The Bible's final book refers to Jesus as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5). On Jesus' human side, David is called His father, meaning ancestor, in Luke 1:32. Thus He was certainly a Jew.
  12. Jesus Christ's Life and Death in Prophecy (l) - Thhis explains that the Bible really is TRUTH, that any apparrent discrepancies are merrely accounts that haven't yet been proven by archeology or other scienses.
  13. Promise and Covenants: A Prophetic Legacy (l) - Explains the significance of the promises God made to the Gentiles.
  14. The Feast of Trumpets (l) - The Feast of Trumpets points us to the Day of the Lord, to the events that will occur just before and at the return of Jesus as King of Kings. But it also points us to the joyous time when Christians, living or dead, will receive God's gift of eternal life in the first resurrection.
  15. Daniel the Prophet (l) - Jesus regarded Daniel and the minor prophets as prophets of God, and quotes from them.
  16. Was Jesus the Promised Messiah? (l) - What was Jesus Christ's purpose? Why did he come to earth? Why will he come again?
  17. The Choice: Which Way of Life? (l) - The prophecy of a promised Seed starts a thread that runs throughout the Bible. It is God's firm promise of a Savior, a King who will rule with righteousness and bring peace and salvation to all.
  18. Fullfilled Prophecies of Jesus Christ (l) - What could be more amazing than to read precise predictions of the events of a person's life hundreds of years before his birth? Surely that would be a mark of divine knowledge and involvement, wouldn't it?
  19. Who Was Jesus Christ? (1/2002) (l) - What was Jesus' identity? Was he truly the Christ?
  20. 'Christ, Our Passover, Was Sacrificed for Us' (l) - The prophet Isaiah foretold Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice: 'He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities ... and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.'
  21. The Story of Jesus Christ: Why Can't They Get It Right? (l) - The movie The Passion of the Christ has raised many questions about Jesus of Nazareth and His sacrifice. Yet one of the most important questions is also one of the most basic: Why can't they get it right?
  22. Does Easter Commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection? (l) - The surprising story behind the religious holiday of Easter.
  23. 'You Are Gods' (l) - Jesus proclaimed His divine identity. He went on to proclaim that humans too can be part of the God family.
  24. Can You Believe Bible Prophecy? (9/99) (l) - If you aren't sure whether the Bible should be trusted as the inspired Word of God, you belong to a significant majority.
  25. Removing the Myths From Christ's Childhood (l) - Legends are legion about Christ's birth and childhood. Can the Bible help us separate fact from fiction?
  26. Dispelling Myths of Christ's Birth and Childhood (l) - How did Dec. 25 come to be celebrated as the date of Christ's birth? Over the years, many legends have sprung up about Christ's birth and childhood. What does the Bible say about these events?
  27. Does Easter Really Commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection? (l) - What do rabbits and eggs have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Where did the name Easter originate? This holiday isn't even mentioned in the Bible-so where did it really come from?
  28. Does God Have a Plan for Humanity? (l) - Put another way, does our Creator have a divine purpose for human beings? And does He have a prophetic plan whereby His purpose may be worked out here on earth?
  29. Who Was Jesus Christ? (l) - Was Christ really the son of God and the son of man?
  30. A Great Light Has Shined (l) - The great question is not whether a great light has shined, but whether we have embraced, internalized and, in turn, displayed that light of hope for others.
  31. Psalm 22--An Awe-Inspiring Prophecy! (l) - King David saw, a thousand years in advance, precise details of the greatest event in history--the death of a Man who would save billions of lives.
  32. The Old Testament in the New Testament (l) - Do Christians use a book, more than half of which is irrelevent and obsolete? Did God provide humanity with two sets of inspired writings the Old Testament and the New?
  33. Why Was Jesus Christ Resurrected? (l) - What is the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for our future?
  34. Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born (l) - Why did Jesus have to be born, and to die? Here are seven reasons.
Jesus as God
  1. Mini-Bible Study: An Amazing Truth: Jesus Christ Was the God of the Old Testament (l) - To learn about God, we must go right to the source, the Bible, which is His revelation to humanity. It is His Word, His message, to mankind.
  2. Who Was Jesus? (3/2014) (l) - Where did Jesus Christ come from? Who was He? This is a mystery that far too few really understand. Do you? It does matter - your future and your salvation depend on it!
  3. The Apostles Understood Jesus to Be the Creator (l) - The book of Hebrews speaks of the Son of God as the Being through whom God created the worlds (Hebrews 1:2) and who "sustains all things by his powerful word" (verse 3, NRSV). Only God is great enough to do such things.
  4. "In the Beginning Was the Word" (l) - The apostle John opens his account of the life of Jesus Christ with this declaration: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made . . . And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:1-3,14).
  5. The Claim of Jesus' Disciples (l) - The statements of those who personally knew and were taught by Jesus, and who then wrote most of the New Testament, are thoroughly consistent with Jesus' declarations about Himself.
  6. Did Jesus Christ Claim to Be God? (l) - In addition to directly claiming in John 8:58 to be the "I AM" and having a Jewish crowd try to stone Him as a result (verse 59), as explained in this chapter, Jesus equated Himself with Yhwh of the Old Testament in other ways as well. Let's notice some of these.
  7. Do Some Verses Deny a Divine Family? (l) - As this booklet explains, the Bible reveals that the one God is a family, presently consisting of God the Father and God the Son, Jesus Christ. And God is in the process of adding to the divine family multitudes of others - eventually all human beings who are willing and who faithfully choose to follow God's way.
  8. How Is God Revealed in the Bible? (l) - A true understanding of God comes from only one source - God's revelation to mankind, the Bible. What does it reveal about God the Father and Jesus Christ?
  9. Jesus Christ's Submission to the Father (l) - The apostle Paul, in Philippians 2, says that Jesus was willing to voluntarily surrender His awesome godly power and position for our sakes, telling us: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped [i.e., tightly held onto and not let go of], but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death -- even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:5-8, NIV).
  10. Seven Scriptures That Debunk the Trinity as a Single Being (l) - The following seven scriptures show the fallacy of claiming that the Father and the Son are one being as the Trinity teaching asserts. How can one reconcile belief in the Trinity with these simple questions?
  11. The Surprising Origins of the Trinity Doctrine (l) - Few understand how the Trinity doctrine came to be accepted - several centuries after the Bible was completed! Yet its roots go back much farther in history.
  12. "There Is One God, the Father...and One Lord, Jesus Christ" (l) - A number of scriptural passages identify Jesus Christ as God along with God the Father. Yet some contend that the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 8 denied the divinity of Christ in applying the distinction God exclusively to the Father. Let's consider what Paul was actually saying here - and what he wasn't.
  13. From Glory to Glory, to Bring Glory to Man (l) - Who came and died for the sins of the world? Who was He? How did He come? And why does it matter?
  14. And They Worshiped Him (l) - What has been the reaction of those who have come face to face with the reality of who Jesus Christ is? As we see in Scripture, it has been to bow hearts and lives in grateful praise and worship.
  15. "That Rock Was Christ" (l) - The apostle Paul wrote of a "spiritual Rock" with the ancient Israelites in their wilderness wandering, stating, "And that Rock was Christ." What did he mean by this puzzling statement?
Jesus' acts
  1. The Jesus So Few Know (l) - Why is the Christianity people see so different from the Jesus Christ of the Bible? Could it be that many have a fundamental misunderstanding of His teaching?
  2. So, What Do You See? (l) - A dinner host was aghast when a woman of ill repute wiped Jesus' feet with her hair. But Jesus had a message for him - and for us.
  3. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  4. Could Jesus Perform Miracles? (l) - In Christ's case, the Father answered His every prayer and backed up His every command, so that even the wind and the sea obeyed Him.
  5. Framed Forever by a Tear (l) - The picture found in the Bible's shortest verse, "Jesus wept," speaks volumes about God's love and compassion for those He has made.
  6. Profiles of Faith - Peter: From Fisherman to Fisher of Men (l) - We are to become fishers of men and women. There is no greater work or priviledge on the face of the earth, as a man called Peter learned.
  7. Christ's Passion Toward You and Me! (l) - While on earth, Christ provided many examples for us to follow. His compassion for humankind surpassed anything we can possibly accomplish, but we are to strive to demonstrate compassion as He did. Only then can the message of Christ's life be truly conveyed.
  8. Thy Kingdom Come (l) - Jesus Christ instructed His followers to pray, "Thy kingdom come" (King James Version). In its long-term effects this prayer is the most important request a person could make -- asking God the Father that His Kingdom would become a reality. Three of Christ's disciples were given a special preview of the Kingdom of God commonly known as the transfiguration. What does it mean for true Christians today?
Jesus' birth
  1. Wise Men Still Seek His Star (l) - Wise men did the smartest thing of all. They remained open to God's lead. They made sure they were available to follow the sign when it did come, and they were willing to go wherever it led them.
  2. Was Christ Really Born on Christmas? (l) - Was Jesus born on Dec. 25 ? The Bible does not give the exact date of Christ's birth, so how can we determine it? Should the date really matter?
  3. The Real Nativity Story: Surprising Truths You May Not Know! (l) - The biblical accounts of Jesus Christ's birth present some surprising differences from popular ideas and traditions. Do you know the facts from the fiction?
  4. Was There Really "No Room in the Inn"? (l) - Most have taken for granted Jesus' nativity story as commonly related - that when Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem there was no room in an inn so Mary ended up giving birth to Jesus in a stable. But is this the true account in Scripture? See for yourself!
  5. A Lesson About Life From Mary (l) - We can learn a significant lesson about human life (and its implications for abortion) by examining the most unique pregnancy in all of history -- the birth of Christ to a young woman named Mary. Some of the main elements we see in today's debate about abortion are found here.
  6. Mini-Bible Study: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ (l) - Any retelling of the life of Jesus Christ falls far short of doing it justice. If you're not familiar with the facts of Jesus' life and ministry, this study will be an introduction that hopefully will whet your appetite to want to learn more.
  7. Biblical Evidence Shows Jesus Wasn't Born on December 25 (l) - History convincingly shows that Dec. 25 was popularized as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religious celebrations as the birthday of the sun.
  8. Christmas vs. the Bible (l) - Did Jesus Christ tell us to celebrate His birth? No. However, He left explicit instructions regarding how His followers are to commemorate His death
  9. Prophesied: The Exact Year the Messiah Would Appear (l) - An amazing prophecy in Daniel 9:25 gives the specific year the Messiah would appear. The angel Gabriel revealed this information to Daniel approximately 580 years before its fulfillment.
  10. Was Jesus Born on December 25? (l) - Most people assume Jesus was born on Dec. 25. A careful analysis of Scripture, however, clearly indicates that Dec. 25 is an unlikely date for Christ's birth.
  11. Was Jesus Born on Christmas Day? (l) - Most people assume that Jesus was born on December 25. After all, that's the day millions of people celebrate as the date of His birth. But evidence shows that's simply not the case. And this is only one of many problems with this holiday!
  12. Why Some Christians Don't Celebrate Christmas (2005) (l) - Many feel that Christmas marks Christ's birthday and that it honors Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians be wrong? At the same time, some few Christians don't observe Christmas, believing that Jesus didn't sanction it and that it dishonors Him. Who is right -- and why?
  13. Dispelling Myths of Christ's Birth and Childhood (l) - How did Dec. 25 come to be celebrated as the date of Christ's birth? Over the years, many legends have sprung up about Christ's birth and childhood. What does the Bible say about these events?
  14. Was Christ Born on Christmas Day? (l) - Do you observe Christmas because you think its Christ's birthday? Was he born on or anytime near Dec. 25?
  15. Biblical Evidence Shows Jesus Christ Wasn't Born on Dec. 25 (l) - A careful analysis of Scripture clearly indicates that Dec. 25 is an unlikely date for Christ's birth. Here are two primary reasons.
  16. Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2004 (l) - questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
  17. A Great Light Has Shined (l) - The great question is not whether a great light has shined, but whether we have embraced, internalized and, in turn, displayed that light of hope for others.
  18. Letters From Our Readers - Jan/Feb 2003 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News Magazine, Jan/Feb 2003.
  19. Removing the Myths From Christ's Childhood (l) - Legends are legion about Christ's birth and childhood. Can the Bible help us separate fact from fiction?
  20. When Was Jesus Christ Born? (l) - Much of the world celebrates December 25 as the date of Christ's birth. The historical and biblical evidence shows this date cannot be accurate.
  21. Questions and Answers -- Nov/Dec 2004 (l) - Questions from readers of the Good News magazine. Nov/Dec 2004
Jesus' current office
  1. Take It or Leave It: Reflections on John 10:10 (l) - Every word Jesus spoke when He was on earth was filled with meaning and application. His words in John 10:10 are no exception.
  2. Poised for Victory! (l) - The list of the qualities of a man at the helm of a Roman army pointed to an even more incredible example of leadership possessed by Jesus Christ, the Captain of our salvation.
  3. The Good Shepherd of Prophecy (l) - Recently, I had one of those sleepless nights in which I was wide awake, staring into darkness, with seemingly tons of thought pressing on me.
  4. Whom Would Jesus Vote For? (l) - Conservative, liberal, third party, Tea Party or write-in candidate - which would Jesus support? Which should you?
  5. Christ the Cornerstone (l) - Who or What is your Cornerstone?
  6. Jesus: Not an Angel but the Angel (l) - Of the many Old Testament references to angels of God, there are a few where One called "the Angel of the Lord" is also identified as "the Lord" (Genesis 16:10-13; Genesis 22:11-12; Exodus 3:2-6; Judges 13:3-22). But how can an angel of God be God Himself? This is evidently the same figure referred to as "the Angel of His Presence" in Isaiah 63:9, as well as the "Angel" God sent to lead the Israelites through the wilderness to the Promised Land (Exodus 14:19; Exodus 23:20).
  7. The Claim of Jesus' Disciples (l) - The statements of those who personally knew and were taught by Jesus, and who then wrote most of the New Testament, are thoroughly consistent with Jesus' declarations about Himself.
  8. Did Jesus Christ Claim to Be God? (l) - In addition to directly claiming in John 8:58 to be the "I AM" and having a Jewish crowd try to stone Him as a result (verse 59), as explained in this chapter, Jesus equated Himself with Yhwh of the Old Testament in other ways as well. Let's notice some of these.
  9. Introduction - Jesus Christ: The Real Story (l) - What is the real story? Can the true picture of Jesus emerge after 2,000 years of differing views? Who should we believe as we try to find it?
  10. Alive Again Today and Forever (l) - Jesus now lives forever as an eternal, immortal spirit being. John also tells us that His faithful followers, in the resurrection, will be like Him -- "and everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure"
  11. The Tearing of the Temple Veil (l) - "The temple was torn in two from top to bottom ..." What did this mean, this event that was so important that three of the Gospel writers mentioned it?
  12. Much More Than a Man (l) - Jesus claimed to be God -- and from the record was able to support that claim. How was Jesus God? If Jesus was God, then who was the Father He spoke of so often? How could Jesus and the Father both be God at the same time?
  13. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  14. Who--and What--Was Jesus Christ? (l) - Who, really, was Jesus of Nazareth? Where did He really come from? If we understand that, it explains everything He did and said.
  15. Your Date With Destiny: Meeting the Real Jesus (l) - The Bible reveals that we each have a date with destiny when we will face Jesus and give account of our actions. The criteria He will use in determining who will be in His Kingdom are quite different from what most people have been led to believe.
  16. Conclusion (l) - This life is filled with challenges. Sometimes these challenges will push us to our very limits--physically, emotionally and spiritually.
  17. "We shall be saved by His life" (l) - Paul's statement that "we shall be saved by His life" in Romans 5:10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. is something we should understand.
  18. A God Not Bound by Space and Time (l) - If there is a God, why don't we see, hear or touch Him? It's a simple and fair question. But the answer defies human logic, reasoning and experience.
  19. The High Priest Essential to Salvation (l) - Hebrews covers the distinctions between the Sinai Covenant and the New Covenant--and the role of God's law in each.
  20. A High Priest Eager to Help Us (l) - Jesus was born not only to make possible forgiveness of the past, but to help us conquer the strongholds of sin, the entrenched habits that are so difficult to dislodge from our lives. He is our merciful High Priest in heaven.
  21. Jesus Christ, Our Merciful High Priest (l) - Both the Father and Son are actively involved in fulfilling Their purpose of bringing others into the divine family. It's your destiny. Will you repent and accept this marvelous calling?
  22. Who Was Jesus? (booklet) (l) - The Logos [Word] was not only with God in the beginning, but was God (John 1:1), and it was this Logos who became flesh and is identified with Christ.
  23. Jesus Christ: Man and the Image of God (l) - It is the new man (or new woman) who is spiritually in the image of God. The image of God can be renewed in human beings only through the living presence of Jesus Christ in their lives.
  24. Was Jesus Christ Truly a Man? (l) - Denying Jesus Christ's humanity leads people away from the truth of God. If He had not been truly human, then His sacrifice for our sins would be null and void.
  25. Follow Me: More Than Sparrows (l) - God values and cares deeply for even little birds that people may give little thought to -- every single one. How do you think He feels about you?
  26. Does Jesus Christ Really Understand? (l) - Our fast paced world is far more removed from the dusty roads Jesus walked in first century Palestine. Can he really understand our needs and sufferings? Can he empathize with our worries?
  27. Forgive, and You Shall Be Forgiven (l) - How can we remove the pain, hurt and guilt of broken relationships? How can we put forgiveness into practice?
  28. The Passover Bread and Wine (l) - The Meaning of the Passover Symbols.
  29. 'You Are Gods' (l) - Jesus proclaimed His divine identity. He went on to proclaim that humans too can be part of the God family.
  30. Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born (l) - Why did Jesus have to be born, and to die? Here are seven reasons.
  31. Question and Answers - VT Jan/Mar 2004 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
  32. Person of the Millennia (l) - Jesus Christ as the "person of the millennia".
  33. Who Is This Man Called Jesus? (l) - Today, some say that Jesus Christ was a good man with good ideas. Others say he was a prophet called to proclaim the love of God to humanity.
  34. The Privilege and Power of Prayer (l) - The Bible reveals and discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this first article in a series on these tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of prayer--a key to communication with God.
  35. Reconciliation: The True Path to Healing and Salvation (l) - Someone has already shown the way to a harmonious relationship with not only our Creator, but also our fellow men and women. So where and how do we start on this path to reconciliation?
  36. Do You Know Why Christ Lives? (l) - Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
  37. Who Was Jesus Christ? (1/2002) (l) - What was Jesus' identity? Was he truly the Christ?
Jesus' death
  1. Who Really Killed Jesus? (2007) (l) - Was it the Jews? Or a high priest? Or a Roman soldier? Or someone else?
  2. Questions and Answers - Jan/Feb 2008 (l) - Answers to readers' questions. Jan 2008
  3. Jesus Christ, the Supreme Servant (l) - Prophecies in the book of Isaiah foretold that Jesus Christ would first come to serve humanity by dying for our sins, and come a second time to rule over the earth. What does His suffering and death mean for mankind?
  4. What Was the Purpose of Christ's Death? (l) - Millions of Christians believe that Jesus Christ died for them. But do they really know why? Why was Jesus Christ's death really necessary?
  5. "Christ, Our Passover, Was Sacrificed for Us" (l) - The apostle Paul compared Jesus Christ to the lamb slain at Passover. At His last Passover with His disciples, Jesus told His followers to continue to partake of the Passover symbols of unleavened bread and wine as representative of His sacrifice. What are we to learn from these things?
  6. The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (l) - Jesus Christ said He would be in the tomb for three days and three nights. What is the biblically accurate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection? This time line perfectly accommodates three full nights (Wednesday night, Thursday night and Friday night) and three full daylight periods (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). This is the only time that fits Jesus' own prophecy of how long He would be in the tomb. And fits perfectly with all the details recorded in the Gospels.
  7. Why Is Jesus Christ Called "Our Passover"? (l) - In 1 Corinthians 5:7 we learn that "Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us." What is the specific connection between the Passover and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ? For that matter, what is the Passover?
  8. Why Was Jesus Christ Crucified? (l) - When even some religious magazines ask people to reassess the most basic of Christian doctrines through an evolutionary lens, society is clearly drifting farther and farther from biblical truth. Can we - will we - continue to rely on sound Bible doctrine?
  9. The Good Friday Dilemma (l) - Early Christianity became divided over the Passover/Easter Sunday controversy. What are the Biblical proofs? Which should Christians observe?
  10. Why Did The Messiah Have to Die? (l) - Jesus Christ gave His life for the sins of all humanity. But why did He have to die so that we could live? Wasn't there some other way?
  11. All Bear Responsibility in Jesus' Death (l) - It's important to understand that the blame for Jesus Christ's death did not lie solely with the soldier who thrust the spear into His side.
  12. Who Really Killed Jesus? (l) - Jesus Christ died in fulfillment of the Passover and other Old Testament sacrifices. But who actually bears blame in His being killed?
  13. Seven Important Thoughts - Seven Last Words (l) - What were Jesus Christ's last words?
  14. The Final Temptation - Part One (l) - At the very end, having writhed in agony for hours in shameful public crucifixion, the Son of God overcame the last terrible temptation as a man.
  15. The Final Temptation - Part Two (l) - Temptation comes in many forms, but Jesus Christ would have none of it.
  16. "Christ Our Passover Was Sacrificed for Us" (l) - In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote that "Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us." Do you understand the profound meaning this statement holds for Christians?
  17. The Greatest Sacrifice (l) - Every year at this time, the biblical Passover commemoration reminds us of what Jesus Christ gave up for us.
  18. We need a Savior (l) - A main theme in the Bible is sin, which is defined in the Bible as the violation of God's law (1 John 3:4Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law., King James Version), and our need for forgiveness and reconciliation to God (the theme of the biblically commanded Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread).
  19. The Passover (l) - The New Testament Passover
  20. The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ (l) - Jesus Christ is the focal point of Christianity. Forgiveness of sin and ultimately the gift of eternal life are available only through His sacrifice.
  21. Three Days and Three Nights (l) - We believe that the Father raised Jesus Christ from the dead after His body lay three days and three nights in the grave, thus making immortality possible for mortal man.
  22. Atonement: Removal of Sin's Cause and Reconciliation to God (l) - The Day of Atonement symbolizes the reconciliation of God and all humanity.
  23. The Passover: Why Did Jesus Christ Have to Die? (l) - Keeping the Passover each year reminds us that God is the forgiver of sin who grants us eternal life in His Kingdom through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Passover. This observance is a memorial of our Creator's continuing role in humanity's salvation.
  24. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Salvation in the Kingdom (l) - The Kingdom of God is attained only through Jesus Christ's central role as the personal Savior of all who would enter that Kingdom.
  25. Easter: Masking a Biblical Truth (l) - Easter and its customs originated not from the Bible, but in pagan fertility rites. It is a curious mixture of ancient mythological practices and arbitrary dating that obscures and discredits the proof of Jesus Christ's Messiahship and resurrection.
  26. The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - Here is a description of the sequence of events during the crucifixion week, according to history and the Bible.
  27. Did Jesus Really Die and Live Again? (l) - One of the greatest proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He was -- the Son of God and the only One through whom eternal life is offered -- is His resurrection from the dead.
  28. The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - Chronology of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
  29. Roman Forms of Crucifixion (l) - Crucifixion wasn't always carried out the way we've seen it typically depicted in paintings and pictures.
  30. When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? (l) - How can we fit "three days and three nights" between a Friday-afternoon crucifixion and a Sunday-morning resurrection?
  31. Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of God (l) - Paul says that Christ is "the wisdom of God" and that the idea of "Jesus Christ and Him crucified" is "the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages". God's plan provides a way for our sins to be forgiven, but is also designed so we would not choose the way of sin ever again.
  32. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  33. Who Killed Jesus? (l) - The injustice of the arrest, trial and death of Jesus Christ is profound in that no person was ever so innocent, so sinless, so blameless, so undeserving of such punishment.
  34. Forgiveness of Sin (l) - How are we forgiven, and where do baptism and Jesus Christ fit in?
  35. 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.
  36. Jesus Christ's Life and Death in Prophecy (l) - Thhis explains that the Bible really is TRUTH, that any apparrent discrepancies are merrely accounts that haven't yet been proven by archeology or other scienses.
  37. The Passover (BSC12) (l) - The apostles Paul and Peter understood that the slain Old Testament Passover lamb foreshadowed the death of Jesus Christ as our sacrifice for sin
  38. How Sacrifices and Festivals Are Related (l) - What is the connection between sacrifices and God's festivals?
  39. Jesus Christ's Profound Example of Suffering (l) - Jesus endured profound suffering for our benefit.
  40. Help for Sufferers (l) - The unwillingness of mankind as a whole to believe and obey God is the real reason for a suffering world. But God offers relief from suffering.
  41. God, Science and the Bible: Roman Crucifixion (l) - Evidence of Roman Crucifixion Practices Matches Gospel Accounts
  42. Spiritual Lessons From My Double Lung Transplant (l) - My life was saved by a double lung transplant. This life-changing event led me to a much deeper understanding of Christ's sacrifice and God's plan for me and all mankind.
  43. The Now-Glorious Stone Once Rejected (l) - The upcoming coronation of King Charles III should remind us of a far greater and more glorious coronation and reign -- one in which we could play a glorious part!
  44. Good Friday + Easter Sunday - It Doesn't Add Up! (l) - How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
  45. The Great Decision (l) - The horror of what Jesus was facing drove Him to pray for another way, but He chose to submit to His Father's will -- as we all must do in everything to be His followers.
  46. Did You Sin Today? (l) - None of us wishes to die, so perhaps we should understand where our wrong actions can take us.
  47. The Biblical Festivals That Teach Us About Jesus Christ (l) - Few people are aware of the seven festivals God reveals in the Bible. Even fewer are aware that they center around and teach us a great deal about Jesus Christ and His role in God's plan for all mankind.
  48. Why Should Christians Keep the Passover? (l) - Do you really know why Jesus had to suffer and die? What should the Passover means for Christians today?
  49. Good Friday -- Easter Sunday: It Didn't Happen That Way! (l) - Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
  50. The Story of Jesus Christ: Why Can't They Get It Right? (l) - The movie The Passion of the Christ has raised many questions about Jesus of Nazareth and His sacrifice. Yet one of the most important questions is also one of the most basic: Why can't they get it right?
  51. Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday - or Resurrected on Sunday! (l) - How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
  52. 'Christ, Our Passover, Was Sacrificed for Us' (l) - The prophet Isaiah foretold Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice: 'He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities ... and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.'
  53. What Is the Value of a Life? (l) - How valuable is the life of a human being? Is it of less value than a sports car? How about a pair of fancy shoes? Yet these are all things people have killed for!
  54. Centuries-Old Documents Show Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion (l) - Did you know there is additional historical evidence for a Wednesday crucifixion?
  55. A Right Example Heard Around the World (l) - Jesus Christ surprised His disciples -- and possibly many of us as well -- by praising a seemingly wasteful act. Why did He put such emphasis on it?
  56. Do You Know Why Christ Lives? (l) - Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
  57. The Enduring Importance of Christ's Sacrifice (l) - While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
  58. Are We Missing God's Message? (l) - How much do we understand about the meaning behind Christ's sufferings? Do we really appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
  59. Are We Missing the Message of God? (l) - Do we fully understand and appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
  60. The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - The chronology of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
  61. Do You Know Why Christ Died? (l) - Christians generally agree that Jesus Christ died for their sins. But how many really understand the significance of that sacrifice?
  62. 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?
  63. Does Jesus Christ Really Understand? (l) - Our fast paced world is far more removed from the dusty roads Jesus walked in first century Palestine. Can he really understand our needs and sufferings? Can he empathize with our worries?
  64. One Gave All (l) - Jesus Christ is the one who gave all to reconcile the world to its Creator.
  65. Who Killed Jesus Christ? (l) - Why does anyone commit the ultimate act of violence against another human being? What have been the consequences of one of history's most unjust killings?
  66. Who Delivers Us From Sin? (l) - Reasons to rejoice in the Passover season.
  67. The Good Friday-Easter Sunday Question (l) - How do three days and three nights fit between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Or do they?
  68. Lessons From Two Resurrections (l) - John's gospel details two instances in which individuals were resurrected from the dead. The first astonished its witnesses, but the second transformed Jesus' disciples' lives giving them power and conviction to face trial, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.
  69. Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born (l) - Why did Jesus have to be born, and to die? Here are seven reasons.
  70. Why Did He Have to Die? (l) - Why did Christ have to die?
  71. The Destroyer Passed Over (l) - Passover is a word not used much in the world today; but as you will see, it is not a word nor a day that we should overlook.
  72. The Story of Jesus Christ: Where Do You Fit? (l) - The making, content and release of the new movie The Passion of the Christ has been surrounded by controversy. Regrettably, this takes away from a central question -- which is, where do we personally fit in the story?
  73. The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion (l) - In the four gospels no period of Christ's ministry is more detailed than the last few days when he was arrested, tried, and crucified as a common criminal.
  74. Letters From Our Readers - Jul/Aug 1997 (l) - Questions, opinions, and responses from readers of the Good News magazine; July/August 1997.
Jesus' existence
  1. Jesus Christ: Divine Savior or Gnostic Nobody! (l) - "Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God" (1 John 4:2-3)
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Ossuary Verdict: Experts Testify to its Authenticity (l) - Almost 10 years have passed since the world of archaeology was stunned by the announcement of the discovery in Israel of a limestone burial box for bones inscribed in Aramaic with the words "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus."
  5. 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!
  6. Do Other Nonbiblical Sources Confirm Jesus Christ's Existence? (l) - Many independent witnesses, apart from the Bible, testify of Jesus' existence.
  7. 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.
  8. Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence? (l) - Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.
  9. 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?
  10. Jesus Christ's Early Ministry (l) - Historical and archaelogical evidence that supports the Bible's record of Christ's ministry.
  11. Jesus Christ: The Early Years (l) - A survey of historical and archeaological evidence that supports the biblical account of Jesus.
Jesus' future rule
  1. What Will Christ's Reign Be Like? (l) - The Bible makes it clear that Jesus Christ will return to the earth as King and Messiah. But how will He rule? Does Bible prophecy give us descriptions of His reign?
  2. Our "Rod of Iron": A User's Guide (l) - What does the book of Revelation mean when it describes the saints helping Christ rule the nations with "a rod of iron"? What training is necessary to use this tool?
  3. What's the Key to Real Leadership? (l) - Everywhere we look we see a great need for real leadership. But what is real leadership? What is its foundation? Can someone be a good leader without displaying real leadership?
  4. The Kingdom of God: Not by Human Might or Power (l) - The ideal of a "peaceable kingdom" has held men's imaginations for centuries. Many efforts have been made to create a perfect utopia. How will it come-by human effort or by the power of God?
  5. What's in Your Future? (l) - We're born, we live, we die and then we're history. But when we're young we think about our future!
  6. The Real 'Man of Steel' Is Coming (l) - When you need a real hero to save the world - Who do you call?
  7. Being a King (l) - Being a leader means more than just ruling.
  8. Was Jesus Christ the Messiah? (l) - What was Jesus Christ's purpose? Why did He come to earth? Why will He come again?
  9. What Do 'Messiah' and 'Jesus Christ' Mean? (l) - The meaning of the names of Jesus Christ.
  10. The Third Commandment: From Profanity to Praise (l) - The Third Commandment focuses on showing respect. It addresses the way we communicate our feelings about God to others and to Him.
  11. Jesus' Reign on Earth - What Will It Be Like? (l) - Bible readers understand that Jesus Christ will return to earth to reign as King. But what will He do as King, and what will His reign be like?
  12. How Will God's Government on Earth Be Different? (l) - To better understand the difference between ordinary human governments and Christ's government, let's notice what Bible prophecy reveals about that coming government.
  13. The Four Components of Government (l) - Government comprises four fundamental elements: a ruler, subjects, territory and laws.
  14. Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President? (l) - As the United States enters the final weeks of a hotly contested presidential election campaign, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: Could Jesus Christ be elected president?
  15. Who Was Jesus Christ? (l) - Was Christ really the son of God and the son of man?
  16. Why People Don't Understand the Kingdom of God (l) - The Kingdom of God was a central part of Jesus Christ's message and thus a major theme of the Bible. So why is it so rarely understood, and why isn't it commonly taught today?
  17. The Meaning of the Name 'Jesus Christ' (l) - Peter said, 'There is no other name ... by which we must be saved.' But what does that name mean?
  18. 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.
  19. Utopia: Fantasy or Future Reality? (l) - The idea of a perfect human society has intrigued and excited visionaries and philosophers for centuries. Mankind has tried many kinds of governments throughout history, but utopia remains an elusive dream, seemingly forever out of reach. Will a perfect world remain an unattainable fantasy, or is it part of our common human destiny?
  20. The Millennium, an Eternal Idea (l) - The teaching of the Millennium, which dates from the earliest statements in the Bible, continues to hold the imagination of many despite the attempts to stamp out and destroy it.
  21. Just What Is the Millennium? (l) - The old Latin word Millennium doesn't appear in the English Bible, but it has been used to describe a prophesied time of peace. Is it a biblical allegory, or will it be real? What should the Millennium mean to you?
Jesus' human life
  1. The Jesus So Few Know (l) - Why is the Christianity people see so different from the Jesus Christ of the Bible? Could it be that many have a fundamental misunderstanding of His teaching?
  2. The Captain of Our Salvation: Was Jesus Truly One of Us? (l) - One of the most insidious heresies in the 2,000-year history of Christendom is that Jesus was not truly a human being and that He was not really tempted as we are. What is the truth?
  3. How Was Jesus' Success in Remaining Sinless Assured? (l) - So many promises and prophecies of Scripture depended on Jesus never sinning.
  4. Mini-Bible Study: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ (l) - Any retelling of the life of Jesus Christ falls far short of doing it justice. If you're not familiar with the facts of Jesus' life and ministry, this study will be an introduction that hopefully will whet your appetite to want to learn more.
  5. Who Was Jesus? (bt) (l) - Who was Jesus, really? Why did He come? Who and what is He now? You need to understand the answers right from your Bible!
  6. Introduction: The Church Jesus Built (l) - I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in . . . the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth" (1Timothy 3:15).
  7. Biblical Phrases and Terms for God's Special People (l) - The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia summarizes the other descriptions of the people of God in the New Testament: "This Church is not a human organization; it is God's workmanship
  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. The God Who Became a Human Being (l) - How could someone who is spirit, having lived for all eternity in the past, become human? Was Jesus a human being just like us?
  10. Did Jesus Have Long Hair? (l) - Most people assume that Jesus had long hair. That's the way they've always seen Him portrayed in every painting, drawing or movie. But are those depictions accurate?
  11. Jesus' Family Connections (l) - When we read the Gospels carefully, we see a number of family connections that help us better understand certain events.
  12. The Messiah's Misunderstood Mission (l) - Jesus performed miracles and signs. He healed the sick, raised the dead, quelled storms of nature -- yet He wasn't accepted as Israel's Messiah. His purpose was misunderstood by most of those who saw and heard Him.
  13. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  14. A God Not Bound by Space and Time (l) - If there is a God, why don't we see, hear or touch Him? It's a simple and fair question. But the answer defies human logic, reasoning and experience.
  15. 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.
  16. Preparing a People (l) - The Church Jesus built is commissioned not only to feed His sheep, as He commanded, but to prepare these followers for greater works of service to God, their families, their communities and their fellow man. Jesus placed great emphasis on serving others (Matthew 20:26-28).
  17. God the Father (l) - What does the Bible say about who God the Father is?
  18. Why the Son of Man? (l) - "The Son of Man" is used in reference to Jesus many times. What does it mean?
  19. Was Jesus Christ Truly a Man? (l) - Denying Jesus Christ's humanity leads people away from the truth of God. If He had not been truly human, then His sacrifice for our sins would be null and void.
  20. Jesus Christ's Profound Example of Suffering (l) - Jesus endured profound suffering for our benefit.
  21. Surprising Archaeological Find: Proof of Jesus' Existence? (l) - Have scholars found firm evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ, His earthly father and one of His half brothers? An intriguing find bears their names.
  22. Removing the Myths From Christ's Childhood (l) - Legends are legion about Christ's birth and childhood. Can the Bible help us separate fact from fiction?
  23. Profiles of Faith: Joseph and Mary: A Faithful Couple (l) - Why did God chose this couple to be the human parents of His son?
  24. Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene (l) - There is not one shred of evidence in the Bible that Jesus Christ ever married a woman.
  25. What Did Jesus Look Like? (l) - The title proclaims, "The Real Face of Jesus," followed by, "Advances in forensic science reveal the most famous face in history." This article didn't appear in a religious magazine, but was the lead story in Popular Mechanics, challenging the popular view of the appearance of Jesus.
  26. Jesus Christ: The Early Years (l) - A survey of historical and archeaological evidence that supports the biblical account of Jesus.
  27. How Did Jesus Treat His Parents? (l) - Unlike his mother and stepfather, Jesus was God in the flesh. Yet how He treated His physical parents serves as an example for us today.
  28. 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?
  29. Are We Missing the Message of God? (l) - Do we fully understand and appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
Jesus' preexistence
  1. Mini-Bible Study: How Does God Identify Himself? (l) - People wonder and speculate about God but often neglect to go directly to Him and let Him introduce Himself! God reveals Himself through two great methods.
  2. Mini-Bible Study: An Amazing Truth: Jesus Christ Was the God of the Old Testament (l) - To learn about God, we must go right to the source, the Bible, which is His revelation to humanity. It is His Word, His message, to mankind.
  3. The Captain of Our Salvation: Was Jesus Truly One of Us? (l) - One of the most insidious heresies in the 2,000-year history of Christendom is that Jesus was not truly a human being and that He was not really tempted as we are. What is the truth?
  4. Who Was Jesus? (3/2014) (l) - Where did Jesus Christ come from? Who was He? This is a mystery that far too few really understand. Do you? It does matter - your future and your salvation depend on it!
  5. The Greatest Sacrifice (l) - Every year at this time, the biblical Passover commemoration reminds us of what Jesus Christ gave up for us.
  6. The Lamb Foreordained Before the Foundation of the World (l) - Holiday traditions are popular and attractive, but they fail to deliver on the essential desires of the heart. How can these be found? Only in truth, through the Lamb who was slain, Jesus Christ.
  7. The Apostles Understood Jesus to Be the Creator (l) - The book of Hebrews speaks of the Son of God as the Being through whom God created the worlds (Hebrews 1:2) and who "sustains all things by his powerful word" (verse 3, NRSV). Only God is great enough to do such things.
  8. "In the Beginning Was the Word" (l) - The apostle John opens his account of the life of Jesus Christ with this declaration: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made . . . And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:1-3,14).
  9. Did Jesus Christ Claim to Be God? (l) - In addition to directly claiming in John 8:58 to be the "I AM" and having a Jewish crowd try to stone Him as a result (verse 59), as explained in this chapter, Jesus equated Himself with Yhwh of the Old Testament in other ways as well. Let's notice some of these.
  10. How Is God Revealed in the Bible? (l) - A true understanding of God comes from only one source - God's revelation to mankind, the Bible. What does it reveal about God the Father and Jesus Christ?
  11. Jesus Christ: "The Rock" of the Old Testament (l) - The apostle Paul affirms that the God the Israelites of the Old Testament knew - the One they looked to as their "Rock" of strength (see Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 18:2) - was the One we know as Jesus Christ.
  12. The God Who Became a Human Being (l) - How could someone who is spirit, having lived for all eternity in the past, become human? Was Jesus a human being just like us?
  13. Much More Than a Man (l) - Jesus claimed to be God -- and from the record was able to support that claim. How was Jesus God? If Jesus was God, then who was the Father He spoke of so often? How could Jesus and the Father both be God at the same time?
  14. Was Jesus Created? (l) - John and Paul tell us that it was the preexistent Jesus who created all things. If Jesus created all things, He could not have been one of the "created things."
  15. Who--and What--Was Jesus Christ? (l) - Who, really, was Jesus of Nazareth? Where did He really come from? If we understand that, it explains everything He did and said.
  16. Jesus Christ: 'The Rock' of the Old Testament (l) - The apostle Paul affirms that the God of the Old Testament was the One we know as Jesus Christ.
  17. Jesus Christ's Disciples Understood Him to Be the Creator (l) - John confirms that Jesus was the divine Word through whom God created the universe.
  18. The Throne of the Lord (l) - The king at the time of the Exodus and for the next nearly 400 years was the Rock of Israel, the Eternal God Himself -- in fact, the preincarnate Word, Jesus Christ...
  19. `The LORD Our God Is One' (l) - it is clear that God is a plurality of Beings -- a plurality in unity. In other words, God the Father and Jesus the Son form a family perfect in its unity.
  20. The Personal Nature of God (l) - Both the Apostle John and the Apostle Paul describe two individual divine Beings, with Jesus being subject to God the Father.
  21. Who Was Jesus? (booklet) (l) - The Logos [Word] was not only with God in the beginning, but was God (John 1:1), and it was this Logos who became flesh and is identified with Christ.
  22. Jesus Was Sent by the Father (l) - The preexistent Word, who later became Jesus Christ, was sent to earth by the Father in heaven. The Gospel of John bears record to this truth many times.
  23. From Glory to Glory, to Bring Glory to Man (l) - Who came and died for the sins of the world? Who was He? How did He come? And why does it matter?
  24. Jesus' Identity: Who Gave the Law? (l) - Many people think Jesus of Nazareth came to do away with the law, replacing law with grace -- but did He? Few things could be more important to you than understanding this matter! A careful study of Scripture shows that Jesus was much more than most people realize, and this truth has huge implications.
  25. When God Became Man so Man Could Become God (l) - Who exactly was Jesus Christ? What was His mission and purpose in coming to earth? Nothing could be more important in your life than understanding the astounding answer to these questions!
  26. Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2006 (l) - Answers to readers' questions. Good News, November 2006
  27. The Story of Jesus Christ: Why Can't They Get It Right? (l) - The movie The Passion of the Christ has raised many questions about Jesus of Nazareth and His sacrifice. Yet one of the most important questions is also one of the most basic: Why can't they get it right?
  28. Who Was Jesus Christ? (l) - Was Christ really the son of God and the son of man?
Jesus' resurrection
  1. The Length of Jesus' Time in the Tomb Proves He Was the Messiah (l) - Jesus gave one sign that would be proof of His resurrection as our Savior--the amount of time He would spend in the tomb. Jesus stated: "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth".
  2. Who Resurrected Jesus Christ? (l) - The New Testament plainly reveals in many passages that it was God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead.
  3. Jesus Christ's Resurrection: Leading the Way for Others (l) - Why does modern Christianity consistently portray Jesus Christ as dead on the cross? Could it be that many really don't grasp the importance of His resurrection and what it means for us?
  4. A Surprising Truth: Jesus Wasn't Resurrected on Sunday Morning! (l) - There's much more to Christ's resurrection than watching a sunrise on Easter morning.
  5. The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (l) - Jesus Christ said He would be in the tomb for three days and three nights. What is the biblically accurate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection? This time line perfectly accommodates three full nights (Wednesday night, Thursday night and Friday night) and three full daylight periods (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). This is the only time that fits Jesus' own prophecy of how long He would be in the tomb. And fits perfectly with all the details recorded in the Gospels.
  6. The Good Friday Dilemma (l) - Early Christianity became divided over the Passover/Easter Sunday controversy. What are the Biblical proofs? Which should Christians observe?
  7. Your Down Payment on Divinity (l) - Two billion Christians desire to live forever, but do they really know how it will come about? God's divine secret includes a down payment on divinity, now no longer a secret.
  8. Did Jesus Fulfill His Prophecy of How Long He Would Be Entombed? (l) - Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the Gospels spell out a solution that fits perfectly with what Jesus foretold?
  9. Jesus Christ's Resurrection: Our Hope of Life (l) - What is the real significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the grave? What does it mean for you?
  10. Where Does Easter Fit Into the Picture? (l) - Are you missing out on the deeper meaning of Christ's resurrection?
  11. Christ's Resurrection: Key to Our Salvation (l) - The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are key facts of history for a Christian. As the apostles testified, Christ's resurrection was the culmination of the events of His first coming -- and enables the remaining steps in God's plan to save mankind.
  12. Was Jesus Really Resurrected? (l) - Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our faith is futile. Do we have historical evidence that it actually happened?
  13. Three Days and Three Nights (l) - We believe that the Father raised Jesus Christ from the dead after His body lay three days and three nights in the grave, thus making immortality possible for mortal man.
  14. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Salvation in the Kingdom (l) - The Kingdom of God is attained only through Jesus Christ's central role as the personal Savior of all who would enter that Kingdom.
  15. Easter: Masking a Biblical Truth (l) - Easter and its customs originated not from the Bible, but in pagan fertility rites. It is a curious mixture of ancient mythological practices and arbitrary dating that obscures and discredits the proof of Jesus Christ's Messiahship and resurrection.
  16. The Chronology of Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - Here is a description of the sequence of events during the crucifixion week, according to history and the Bible.
  17. The Resurrection Connection (l) - How did worship of an ancient god and goddess come to be associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Although the details are lost in time, a closer look at the ancient mythology surrounding their worship will help us understand how pagan practices have survived in popular Easter customs.
  18. Did Jesus Really Die and Live Again? (l) - One of the greatest proofs that Jesus is exactly who He said He was -- the Son of God and the only One through whom eternal life is offered -- is His resurrection from the dead.
  19. The Chronology of the Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - Chronology of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
  20. When Was Jesus Christ Crucified and Resurrected? (l) - How can we fit "three days and three nights" between a Friday-afternoon crucifixion and a Sunday-morning resurrection?
  21. A Sinless and Miraculous Life (l) - Jesus was sinless as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. And he pointed to his many miracles as proof of who he was.
  22. Christ our Passover (l) - There is a site in Jerusalem called the Garden Tomb. Years ago some proposed it as the tomb where Jesus was laid after His death. Further study has proven this to not be the case.
  23. Christ's Resurrection: Bigger Than Easter (l) - The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the key historical and spiritual reality for a Christian.
  24. A defining teaching (l) - Have you looked into that tomb and considered what it means? Have you seen that Christ has indeed risen from the dead? Have you allowed your life and your thinking to be transformed by this event?
  25. "He has risen!" (l) - Two men ran through the streets of the city, trying to see if it was true.
  26. Introduction - Saved by His Life (l) - The central series of events for the Christian faith is the story of Jesus Christ.
  27. The resurrection of Jesus Christ: Miracle of the Ages (l) - After the sudden arrest, illegal trial, conviction and crucifixion of Jesus, His disciples were in shock. Everything they knew was turned upside down--their Master dead, their fellowship in hiding and their hopes crushed. Their time of rejoicing was at an end, and a funereal fog descended on the earliest disciples.
  28. What Does Christ's Resurrection Teach Us? (l) - The apostle Paul tells us that "flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 15:50). So Christ's resurrection to eternal life was to a glorified spirit body (Philippians 3:21), of the same divine essence as the Father.
  29. The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection (l) - The chronology of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
  30. Jesus Christ: Do We Have the Real Story? (l) - Do we have the complete story of Jesus Christ's life and death? For centuries alternative ideas have circulated as to whether Jesus was who the Gospels say He was. The Da Vinci Code, a hugely popular best-selling book, dramatizes one of these stories. What is the truth? Can we know for sure?
  31. Was Jesus Christ Who He Said He Was? (l) - The Jewish teacher from Nazereth claimed to be the promised Messiah and Son of God. COuld His assertions be true? Can we find evidence to back up His bold statements?
  32. Good Friday -- Easter Sunday: It Didn't Happen That Way! (l) - Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
  33. Does the Bible Say Jesus Rose on the First Day? (l) - Does the Bible say Jesus rose on the first day?
  34. The Good Friday-Easter Sunday Question (l) - How do three days and three nights fit between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? Or do they?
  35. 'The Son of Man Will Be Three Days and Three Nights in the Heart of the Earth' (l) - Jesus Christ plainly said He would be entombed for three days and three nights. Can this be reconciled with a "Good Friday" crucifixion and burial and an "Easter Sunday" resurrection, which allows for barely a day and a half in the tomb? Or do the Gospels spell out a surprising, simpler solution that fits perfectly with what Jesus foretold?
  36. Lessons From Two Resurrections (l) - John's gospel details two instances in which individuals were resurrected from the dead. The first astonished its witnesses, but the second transformed Jesus' disciples' lives giving them power and conviction to face trial, persecution and even martyrdom for an astounding truth.
  37. What Does the Feast of Unleavened Bread Mean for Christians? (l) - Central to our understanding of the biblical Feast of Unleavened Bread is the realization that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every individual Christian.
  38. Centuries-Old Documents Show Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion (l) - Did you know there is additional historical evidence for a Wednesday crucifixion?
  39. 'The Third Day' (l) - Do you remember when you learned that Santa Claus wasn't real? Guess what? Good Friday and a Sunday resurrection aren't either. Discover the real story from the pages of the Bible itself!
  40. The Unexplained Success of the Church (l) - No one willingly dies to perpetrate a hoax. One only dies for something he is convinced is the truth.
  41. Does Easter Commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection? (l) - The surprising story behind the religious holiday of Easter.
  42. Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday - or Resurrected on Sunday! (l) - How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?
  43. Do You Know Why Christ Lives? (l) - Christians realize that Jesus was raised from the grave. But do you understand what His resurrection and life mean to us today?
  44. A Knock at the Door (l) - Coming to grips with the reality of death is a staggering part of life. Some do it better than others; some don't do well at all; and some keep running from the thought until they die.
  45. Why Was Jesus Christ Resurrected? (l) - What is the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for our future?
  46. Should We Celebrate Jesus Christ's Resurrection? (l) - Is the veneration of this particular day something God intended? Is he pleased with this form of worship and the activities associated with this day?
  47. The Bible and Archaeology: Jesus Christ's Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion (l) - In the four gospels no period of Christ's ministry is more detailed than the last few days when he was arrested, tried, and crucified as a common criminal.
  48. Does Easter Really Commemorate Jesus Christ's Resurrection? (l) - What do rabbits and eggs have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Where did the name Easter originate? This holiday isn't even mentioned in the Bible-so where did it really come from?
Jesus' return - events at
  1. War and Peace (l) - How will true peace come to this troubled planet?
  2. What the World Tomorrow Will Be Like (l) - Are you tired of bad news? Do you grieve over the never-ending cycle of mayhem and madness assaulting you daily through the TV, the Internet and the print media, to say nothing of the trying events of your life and the lives of loved ones? Well, here is some good news! The world is about to change dramatically--for the better!
  3. The Rapture Is Wrong: The Saints Don't Rise to Run Away (l) - The Bible says the saints rise to meet Christ at His return. But they aren't snatched away to heaven. They rise in the air to perform a fitting salute to the King of Kings and then join Him, not in heaven, but on the earth. If this is different from what you have heard or believed, you need to prove what the Bible actually says!
  4. Will 2012 Bring the End of the World? (l) - It is claimed that an ancient Mayan calendar mysteriously ends at the winter solstice in the year 2012. Will that mark the end of human history? TV, magazines, major movie studios, booksellers and dozens of Web sites are fanning the 2012 craze. Does Bible prophecy reveal what's really coming?
  5. Ready For Marriage? (l) - Many of us feel we are ready to go forward without really planning for what is to come, but marriage takes a lot of preparation.
  6. To All Who Love His Appearing (l) - Nearly 2,000 years ago, people traversed the paths of the known world at great risk telling a story that had changed their lives and that they hoped would change the lives of others.
  7. A Real King Who Will Rescue Humanity (l) - Why does it seem that our governments are helpless in the face of widespread problems -- or can actually become the cause of even more problems?
  8. Your Invitation to a Wedding Feast (l) - You have the opportunity to attend the most magnificent wedding the world has ever seen.
  9. Are You Ready for the Day of the Lord? (l) - The Bible speaks of the Day of the Lord as a time of great upheaval, cataclysm and also of hope. The Bible reveals that this "day" actually symbolizes a period of time beginning with great trouble for mankind and extending into an eternity of peace.
  10. Is the Rapture Real? (l) - Do you believe that Jesus Christ is going to save you from the coming time of horrendous global trouble by whisking you away into heaven beforehand in what many call the Rapture? What will you do if He doesn't?
  11. The 'Time of Jacob's Trouble' (l) - Once Christ rescues the ethnic descendants of ancient Israel from this "time of Jacob's trouble" in the last days, He will use them to fulfill the role their forefathers agreed to carry out in the time of Moses. He will make them the world's model people, a nation of teachers, a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:6; compare Deuteronomy 4:5-8; Zechariah 8:23).
  12. The Fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil (l) - It's not hard to see how mankind's choice has affected our world.
  13. The Feast of Tabernacles: Jesus Christ Reigns Over All the Earth (l) - God's plan for mankind involves restoration. The Feast of Tabernacles symbolizes the restoration process, which will start with the return of Jesus Christ, pictured by the Feast of Trumpets, and the banishment of Satan, depicted by the Day of Atonement.
  14. The Messiah's Misunderstood Mission (l) - Jesus performed miracles and signs. He healed the sick, raised the dead, quelled storms of nature -- yet He wasn't accepted as Israel's Messiah. His purpose was misunderstood by most of those who saw and heard Him.
  15. What Was Jesus' Gospel? (l) - Many fail to realize that the future, world-ruling Kingdom prophesied in so many places in the Old Testament was at the heart of Jesus' message and teaching.
  16. Your Date With Destiny: Meeting the Real Jesus (l) - The Bible reveals that we each have a date with destiny when we will face Jesus and give account of our actions. The criteria He will use in determining who will be in His Kingdom are quite different from what most people have been led to believe.
  17. A Foretaste of Tomorrow (l) - Jesus' return will be to marry His Bride. To help us prepare for this magnificent future, God has allowed us to experience, through marriage and family, a foretaste of this wonderful time.
  18. We'll Meet Christ in the Air - but When? (l) - Most people say 1 Thessalonians 4 describes a secret Rapture taking place before the Great Tribulation. But put together all the scriptures that talk about being resurrected to meet Christ in the air, and you can piece together a coherent picture of not only when it will happen (at the end of the Tribulation), but how obvious it will be (very).
  19. Why Will Jesus Christ Return? - part 2 (l) - Christ promised He would return. But why does He need to come back? In this second part of a two-part series, we consider further reasons for Jesus' second coming. Just what does He have left to do here on earth?
  20. Why Will Jesus Christ Return? - part 1 (l) - Many people believe Jesus Christ will soon return to the earth. But they're not so clear on the reasons for His second coming. In part 1 of a two-part series, we ask: Why does Jesus Christ need to come back? Just what is He coming to do?
  21. The Now-Glorious Stone Once Rejected (l) - The upcoming coronation of King Charles III should remind us of a far greater and more glorious coronation and reign -- one in which we could play a glorious part!
  22. Five Ways Jesus Christ Will Change the World (l) - Coming soon -- the spectacular and glorious return of our Savior returning as King of Kings to establish the Kingdom of God throughout the earth! Here are just five of the changes His rule will bring.
  23. Will Christ Return? (l) - Do you believe in the return of Jesus Christ? Should you believe it? What difference does it make?
  24. Jesus Christ's Unfinished Business (l) - Christ's apostles looked forward to a time when the laws of God will be widely taught by Christ the Master Teacher and everyone will live by them.
  25. 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?
  26. The Global Economy and Jesus Christ's Return (l) - What could the return of Christ have to do with the global marketplace?
  27. Visions of Judgment: The Ride of the Fifth Horseman (l) - Most Bible students focus only upon the first four horsemen of Revelation 6. The phrase, "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is synonymous with frightening prophecies. But there is another horseman -- a fifth, whose ride signifies a much different future. This horseman brings the hope and promise of a better age to come.
  28. The Horsemen of Revelation The Fifth Horsemen Rides (l) - Most Bible students focus only on the first four horsemen of Revelation 6. The phrase "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is synonymous with frightening prophecies. But there is another horseman -- a fifth, whose ride signifies a much different future and brings promise of a far better age to come.
  29. "When in the Course of Human Events..." (l) - The Jesus of the manger and the cross is returning as the literal King of Kings and Lord of Lords over this earth and its by then abolished political systems that proved incapable of governing. Talk about a revolution.
  30. You're Invited to the Wedding! (l) - God uses the analogy of a marriage and a wedding feast to give us a hint of what that moment will be like when faith, sacrifice, relationship, longing and fulfillment all come to the fore.
  31. The Great Disappointment (l) - In American history it's known as "The Great Disappointment." In 1844 tens of thousands of people thought that Jesus Christ was returning to the earth in visible glory. Jesus didn't arrive and thousands were left disillusioned. Over the years many have proclaimed Christ's return. Does the Bible teach that Jesus is coming back to this earth?
  32. God's Plan for World Peace: A Sure Thing! (l) - Mankind's agreements for enduring peace never last. But God has promised us a period of peace that will endure for 1,000 years. Can we realistically believe that promise?
  33. How World Peace Will Come (l) - God has promised us 1,000 years of peace. Yet human efforts to achieve enduring peace have always failed. Here is the amazing story of how God will usher in a golden age of lasting peace for all mankind.
  34. "When in the Course of Human Events ..." (l) - Freedom never simply just happens. It has to be envisioned, considered and, yes, at times given birth through great sacrifice. Before one can reach a destination, the course must be laid out.
  35. War of the Worlds (l) - War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells is considered a science-fiction classic. It has been read by millions, its 1938 enactment on radio caused a nationwide panic, and it has spawned two popular movies. Is an invasion from outer space a possibility? Did you know that the Bible actually predicts an invasion of this earth from beyond?
  36. Why Will Christ Return? (l) - Many churched understand and teach that Jesus Christ will return. Far fewer know why He will return and what will happen when he returns.
  37. What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory? (l) - Is there any biblical validity to the rapture teaching?
Jesus' return - events leading to
  1. "Who Is Worthy?" (l) - Christ, the One "who is worthy", is depicted as a lamb to show His submissiveness to the will of God.
  2. The Rapture - A Popular but False Doctrine! (l) - The rapture, often called "the blessed hope," is sadly more hoax than hope, even though the man who started it had no intention of deceiving anyone. You need to know what the Bible actually says!
  3. 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?
  4. Will 2012 Bring the End of the World? (l) - It is claimed that an ancient Mayan calendar mysteriously ends at the winter solstice in the year 2012. Will that mark the end of human history? TV, magazines, major movie studios, booksellers and dozens of Web sites are fanning the 2012 craze. Does Bible prophecy reveal what's really coming?
  5. Do You Understand the Signs of the Times? (l) - The intensity and frequency of tragic world and national events should rightly concern all of us. Jesus Christ Himself spoke of "the signs of the times." Certain telltale signs correspond to a crisis-filled close of this age--called in the Bible "the time of the end." Do you understand the nature of these crucial signs?
  6. 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!
  7. After the Chaos: the Times of Refreshing (l) - In a world of troubles and grief, we are all in deep need of physical and spiritual refreshment. Even tougher times are coming, but they're followed by Jesus Christ's reign and His times of refreshing.
  8. Lessons From the Parables (9/2016) (l) - Matthew 25 records Jesus Christ's parable of the wise and foolish virgins. What lessons did He intend us to learn from it?
  9. Are You Preparing for Christ's Return? (l) - Jesus Christ's second coming can't be just a notion of a fantasy future. You must prepare spiritually for this real event!
  10. 'This Generation Will Not Pass' (l) - Once all the prophesied world conditions are present, they will not continue indefinitely. World conditions will be so threatening that they cannot continue indefinitely or we would be in danger of extinction.
  11. 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.
  12. The Day of the Lord Finally Arrives (l) - The seven trumpets of Revelation provide us with a summary of what will happen during the time known as the Day of the Lord.
  13. Will this generation see God's Kingdom established on Earth? (l) - We have seen how seven biblically prophesied circumstances could not have come to pass until recent times.
  14. The Coming "Abomination of Desolation" (l) - Tells of the signs to watch for, signs that indicate Christ's second coming to set up His Kingdom for us.
  15. Does Bible Prophecy Tell Us When Jesus Christ Will Return? (l) - Jesus explained that some signs that his return was imminent would be unmistakeable.
  16. A Solemn Warning to Believers (l) - Although the Bible is clear that no one will know the exact time of Christ's return, both Jesus and Paul said that Christ's followers should be able to recognize the signs leading to it.
  17. A Sudden and Dangerous Turn of Events (l) - The end time will prove to be so dangerous that, unless God were to intervene, all living things would die.
  18. Coping in Times of Crisis (l) - God is giving the world a moment to wake up and repent. Will you seek God while He may be found? It's time to understand how suddenly the world can change and to prepare to meet coming challenges.
  19. Prepare Now (l) - Following a rundown of events leading to His return, Jesus Christ gave three critical parables about our ultimate encounter with Him. The first encourages alertness and staying prepared.
  20. Does Prophecy Tell Us When Christ Will Return? (l) - Since the days of the apostles,people have predicted Jesus Christ's return. Does Bible prophecy indicate when this long awaited event will at last come to pass?
  21. What Signs Are You Waiting For? (l) - Throughout history humans have been looking for visible and supernatural signs to convince them of God's involvement in human affairs. The Bible foretells some amazing celestial signs that will come just before God's final day of wrath is unleashed. But there's no need to wait for those heavenly signs!
  22. Considering the Future... (l) - In this issue of Youth United, we examine biblical foundations that provide understanding and encouragement for times like this.
  23. Understanding the Return of Christ (l) - People say Jesus will come again, but will He really? How can we know for sure? What does the Bible say conditions will be like when He comes?
  24. Does History Repeat Itself? The Biblical Verdict (l) - At a time when frightening trends in world conditions require awareness, alertness and the most sober contemplation, millions are dozing all over the globe. The masses also slept serenely at the time of Noah's Flood -- apparently unaware of an impending calamity. Is history repeating itself?
  25. Why Understanding World News Is So Important! (l) - Never before have we had such a dire need to truly grasp the meaning of today's world events--at the very time when normal news outlets are in obvious decline. In this connection the Bible itself explains how we can face both present and future happenings with much greater confidence.
Jesus' return - need for
  1. Christ Will Return - But Why? (l) - While many believe Jesus will return, things get considerably fuzzier on why He will return or what He will do when He returns.
  2. Coming: God's Solutions to the World's Problems (l) - Nearly everywhere we look, the world seems to be spinning out of control. Why do we see so many problems? Can we find a solution? Does the Bible offer hope for answers?
  3. The Wonderful World Beyond Today! Part 2: Priority #1--Human Survival! (l) - What has brought humanity to the brink of extinction, and what can--what will--be done to save us?
  4. The Biggest News Story in History: CHRIST RETURNS! (l) - Jesus Christ will return - the who, what, when, where, why and how.
  5. Hope, Fear and the End of the World (l) - Why can't there be world peace? All we get is war and fear. What we want is truth and hope.
  6. Let's Finish This Together (l) - For World News and Prophecy's final Restoration column, a summary of all things WNP.
  7. 'Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!' (l) - As King of Kings He will set up God's wonderful, righteous Kingdom. This is the time God's people through the ages have longed and prayed for.
  8. The Good News of a World Set Free (l) - "They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea" (Isaiah 11:9).
  9. Why Will Jesus Christ Return? - part 2 (l) - Christ promised He would return. But why does He need to come back? In this second part of a two-part series, we consider further reasons for Jesus' second coming. Just what does He have left to do here on earth?
  10. Why Will Jesus Christ Return? - part 1 (l) - Many people believe Jesus Christ will soon return to the earth. But they're not so clear on the reasons for His second coming. In part 1 of a two-part series, we ask: Why does Jesus Christ need to come back? Just what is He coming to do?
  11. Embrace the Change You Can Make (l) - While you can't change the world at large, you can change your world. If your life is empty, frustrating, and lacks the happiness, sense of purpose and hope for the future, you can do something about it! While the world around you won't turn to God, you can!
  12. "Even So, Come, Lord Jesus!" (l) - As we remember Christ's first coming as Savior, we can look forward eagerly to His promised return as King of Kings!
  13. Natural Disasters: Will We Ask the Crucial Questions? (l) - A native of New Orleans assesses what happened there with Hurricane Katrina -- and why.
  14. Is There Life Out There? (l) - Will humanity's salvation come from outer space or does God have other plans?
  15. Praying More Than Ever (l) - We need to pray for the strength and perseverance to endure the times that are coming upon this world. God has promised us protection, and we will receive that deliverance by remaining dedicated to Him and seeking first His Kingdom.
  16. Will a New Leader Solve Our Problems? (l) - Why, after political leaders have promised for years to fix certain problems, are those obstacles still with us? Why, when so many hope and strive for positive change, does it remain tantalizingly out of reach?
  17. Bomb Squad: Removing War's Deadly Aftermath (l) - Long after wars end, land mines continue to kill and maim innocent victims. How will this world be cleared of this deadly scourge?
  18. Don't Worry, You Won't Miss the Parade (l) - The apostle Paul describes the ultimate parade of the ultimate Independence Day when man is freed from the self-imposed tyranny of death.
  19. Pondering the Value of Life (l) - Being a pastor in Terre Haute during the media circus of the McVeigh execution forced me once again to examine the meaning of life.
  20. The World Has Changed Forever (l) - Since September 11 our world has changed dramatically, and the need to proclaim Christ's message of hope has become more urgent.
Jesus' return - predicting
  1. Can We Know When? (l) - The Bible gives us many warning signs that precede Christ's second coming.
  2. 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.
  3. The Restless God (l) - Perhaps you have never considered that God is also restless toward a needed future event.
  4. Are You Preparing for Christ's Return? (l) - Jesus Christ's second coming can't be just a notion of a fantasy future. You must prepare spiritually for this real event!
  5. The Need for Spiritual Readiness (l) - The scriptures do not connect the need for spiritual readiness with the Rapture.
  6. Waiting for the "End of the World"? (l) - We are on the very threshold of a brand new millennium. But how does the Bible advise those who count on the "end of the world" around New Year's Day, 2000 ?
  7. The Year 2000: Peril or Paradise? (l) - Is the world on a point of crisis as we approach 2000? And will that critical year serve as a stepping-stone to a glorious future?
  8. Does Prophecy Tell Us When Christ Will Return? (l) - Since the days of the apostles,people have predicted Jesus Christ's return. Does Bible prophecy indicate when this long awaited event will at last come to pass?
  9. 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.
  10. Waiting for the End of the World (l) - A we approach the threshold of a new millinneum, what does the Bible to those who count on the end of the world occurring around New Years Day 2000?
Jesus' return - prophecies of
  1. Wise Men Still Seek His Star (l) - Wise men did the smartest thing of all. They remained open to God's lead. They made sure they were available to follow the sign when it did come, and they were willing to go wherever it led them.
  2. Is Revelation Related to a Christian's Reward? (l) - Many are misled by one of the most damaging deceptions ever propounded by mainstream Christianity--the idea that heaven is the reward of the saved. But the book of Revelation shows the error of this false doctrine.
  3. Describing the Indescribable (l) - Paul begins to paint a picture of what God gave him to see as he stood on the threshold of eternity and peeked in.
  4. Could Jesus Christ Return Tomorrow? (l) - A little-noticed prophecy in the biblical book of Revelation shows that Jesus Christ's return couldn't take place without a revolutionary change in global mass communications—a change that has taken place only in the last few years.
  5. Did Jesus Christ Fail as the Messiah? (l) - Jesus of Nazareth is the central figure of Christianity. His followers claimed He was the Jewish Messiah who would rule the earth, but He was put to death as a criminal. Did Jesus fail as the Messiah?
  6. Bible Prophecy and You (7/2017) (l) - Much of Bible prophecy centers on the return of Jesus Christ to establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. Let's examine prophecies of this event!
  7. Are We Living in the Time of the End? (l) - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
  8. The Final Superpower: The Kingdom of God (l) - "And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed ... You saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold ... The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure." --Daniel 2:44-45 [44] And 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. [45] Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.
  9. Jesus Christ's Return and Coming Reign (l) - The return of Jesus Christ as King and Kings and Lord of Lords is a truth frequently reaffirmed in the Bible.
  10. The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History (l) - The Feast of Trumpets introduces the autumn festivals - representing the culmination of the present age of man and the beginning of an incredible time during which God will play a much more direct part in world events.
  11. How Is the Kingdom "at Hand'? (l) - The focus of Jesus Christ's message was the announcement of a coming world government (Luke 21:31). This government will not be ruled by selfishly motivated humans but by Jesus Christ Himself, under the direction of Almighty God!
  12. The Horsemen of Revelation: The Fifth Horseman Rides (l) - Most Bible students focus only on the first four horsemen of Revelation 6. The phrase "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is synonymous with frightening prophecies. But there is another horseman--a fifth, whose ride signifies a much different future and brings promise of a far better age to come.
  13. Jesus Christ is coming as conquering King (l) - In the first century, most people of Jewish background anticipated a Messiah who would come to the earth as a conquering king to establish the Kingdom of God.
  14. Who Could Possibly Misunderstand the Second Coming? (l) - Both the apostles and the early Church misunderstood Christ's second coming. Could you be repeating their mistakes today?
  15. The Biblical Feast of Trumpets: Foretelling 'the Day of the Lord' (l) - Does the ancient biblical feast, the Feast of Trumpets, hold great meaning for Christians today?
  16. Are We Living in the Time of the End? (8/2001) (l) - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
  17. Are We Living in the Time of the End? (3/2005) (l) - A Newsweek report notes that more scholarship has been devoted to the study of end-time biblical prophecies in the past 30 years than in the previous 300. A series of novels based on biblical end-time prophecies have sold more than 9 million copies. Is there a way to tell if we are nearing the end?
  18. Your Mission... (l) - Jesus' second coming plays a pivotal role in the Bible. It will be a truly giant leap for mankind!
  19. The Rock Which Followed Them (l) - What does the "rock" symbolize in scripture and did a rock really follow the children of Israel?
  20. The Festival Code: Unlocking the Future (l) - The following letters from and to Abdul are composites, but the events pictured by God's Holy Days are real! In fact, these little-known celebrations contain coded messages that reveal the future for everyone.
  21. The Man Who Saw It All in Advance (l) - The greatest news forecaster in all of history walked on this earth about 2,000 years ago. What do His insightful prophecies tell us about future world conditions?
  22. Psalm 22--An Awe-Inspiring Prophecy! (l) - King David saw, a thousand years in advance, precise details of the greatest event in history--the death of a Man who would save billions of lives.
  23. The Feast of Peace (l) - What is the meaning of the Feast of Peace? What is God's plan for mankind?
Jesus' sacrifice
  1. "Christ Our Passover Was Sacrificed for Us" (l) - In 1 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote that "Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us." Do you understand the profound meaning this statement holds for Christians?
  2. When God Became Man so Man Could Become God (l) - Who exactly was Jesus Christ? What was His mission and purpose in coming to earth? Nothing could be more important in your life than understanding the astounding answer to these questions!
  3. Three Levels of Jesus Christ's Great Sacrifice (l) - Jesus died to redeem us from sin and its penalties. However, the laying down of His life in sacrifice started long before that. Let's zoom out to a broader perspective.
Jesus' teachings
  1. Did Jesus Do Away With the Law? (l) - Did Jesus do away with the commandments of God? Many turn to the Sermon on the Mount to point to "conclusive proof" that Jesus retired the Ten Commandments en masse by fulfilling our need to keep them by His death.
  2. Do You Know the Real Secret? (l) - Could you be affected by a popular but deceptive New Age teaching? What's at the heart of The Secret and The Law of Attraction? Does the Bible offer any insight and guidance?
  3. Lessons From the Beatitudes (l) - Sometimes referred to as the "beautiful attitudes," the Beatitudes offer a study of the qualities and characteristics the "blessed of God" must develop.
  4. Christianity: Burden or Blessing to Mankind? (l) - Christianity has been under increasing assault from those who believe it to be a source of oppression, ignorance, prejudice and superstition. But the facts show that Christianity has had the most beneficial influence on humanity of any religion or philosophy in history!
  5. The Perfect Example of the Fruit of the Spirit: Jesus Christ (l) - It's vital that Christians bear fruit in their lives-the fruit of the Spirit. But what does that fruit look like? In Jesus Christ we have the perfect example of what God's Spirit should produce in our lives.
  6. Jesus Christ: Victim of Stolen Identity! (l) - Most people understand that Jesus died for our sins, and the details of His illegal crucifixion are well known. But few know that after Jesus' death His identity was stolen! Many well-intentioned believers have fallen for the deception. Could you also be duped?
  7. Vantage Point - How Will Jesus Impact You? (l) - Jesus of Nazareth has a legacy. His brief, 33-year stint as a man has affected the world in profound ways.
  8. The Teacher (l) - Have you ever had an instructor who was so involved and encouraging that she was willing to give up her personal spare time to help and serve her students?
  9. Would Jesus Attend Your Church? (l) - If Jesus walked the earth today, what church would He attend? One that opens its doors to people of all religions? A politically active church trying to influence who's elected to public office? What kind of people would make up the church Jesus would attend? Would He attend your church?
  10. Whom Would Jesus Christ Choose to Be a World Leader? (l) - America faces enormous challenges as it counts down the days to another presidential election. Considering the current national state of affairs, whom would Jesus Christ choose for high office?
  11. Would Americans Choose Jesus Christ as President? (l) - If Jesus Christ were running for president, would the American people elect Him to the highest office in the land? What kind of leader would He be? What platform and constitution would He adopt?
  12. Rejoicing With God Over Finding the Lost (l) - Through a series of three parables, Jesus laid out our assignment to seek and react to the restoration of others just as God does.
  13. Bearing Our Cross Like Christ (l) - Jesus tells us that to follow Him, we must take up our cross and walk in His steps. But what does that mean?
  14. Mini-Bible Study: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ (l) - Any retelling of the life of Jesus Christ falls far short of doing it justice. If you're not familiar with the facts of Jesus' life and ministry, this study will be an introduction that hopefully will whet your appetite to want to learn more.
  15. Why Christ Spoke in Parables (l) - Many people would be surprised to learn that Jesus Christ spoke in parables to hide His message from the masses. Why did He do this? And how can you understand the deepest meaning of the parables of the Kingdom?
  16. Wanted: Leaders to Lead Well! (l) - People often equate a leader with good leadership. While history is filled with poor leadership, there are positive examples to learn from -- among them Abraham Lincoln and the greatest leader of all time.
  17. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread Point Directly to Jesus Christ as Savior (l) - When studying about the right alternative to the Easter tradition -- the biblical Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread -- there's a very important question you should ask: What would Jesus do?
  18. Who Was Jesus? (bt) (l) - Who was Jesus, really? Why did He come? Who and what is He now? You need to understand the answers right from your Bible!
  19. 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.
  20. The Feast of Unleavened Bread: The Lesson of Leaving Sin (l) - Our observance of the Days of Unleavened Bread helps us realize our need for Jesus Christ's help in overcoming our weaknesses. Yet this feast is certainly a time for rejoicing because Christ freely gives us the help we need.
  21. The Good News of the Kingdom of God (l) - The Bible proclaims a consistent message from beginning to end concerning the Kingdom of God, a message delivered throughout the ages by God's servants.
  22. Lazarus and the Rich Man: Proof of Heaven and Hell? (l) - "... In Christ's story God was the beggar's only source of help, for the rich man was certainly not going to do a single thing for him! ... It is important to see this parable of Jesus as a continuation of His conflict with the Pharisees over riches. Christ had said, 'You cannot serve God and Money' (16:13).
  23. Introduction - Jesus Christ: The Real Story (l) - What is the real story? Can the true picture of Jesus emerge after 2,000 years of differing views? Who should we believe as we try to find it?
  24. The Messiah's Misunderstood Mission (l) - Jesus performed miracles and signs. He healed the sick, raised the dead, quelled storms of nature -- yet He wasn't accepted as Israel's Messiah. His purpose was misunderstood by most of those who saw and heard Him.
  25. Your Date With Destiny: Meeting the Real Jesus (l) - The Bible reveals that we each have a date with destiny when we will face Jesus and give account of our actions. The criteria He will use in determining who will be in His Kingdom are quite different from what most people have been led to believe.
  26. What Did Paul Mean by 'Christ Is the End of the Law'? (l) - Jesus Christ is a perfect replica of what God's law teaches. Pointing us to His character and work is the aim" of the law. Rendering Christ as "the end of the law" distorts Paul's intended meaning.
  27. Jesus' Teaching on God's Law (l) - Perhaps the most widespread controversies about the teachings of Jesus concern His attitude toward the laws of God recorded in the Old Testament.
  28. Confusion Over Legalism: What It Is and Isn't (l) - The religious authorities who accused Jesus Christ of breaking the Sabbath have been described as having a legalistic approach. But what does the term "legalism" mean?
  29. The 'New' Part of Jesus Christ's 'New Commandment' (l) - Did Jesus replace God's previous commandments with one "new commandment"?
  30. A New Covenant for Transforming the Heart (l) - God's "new" covenant is a "better covenant" that offers the "better promises" related to eternal life that were not included in the Sinai Covenant. A key objective of those better promises is to set in motion the process of transforming the hearts and minds of those who respond to God's call.
  31. Jesus and His Apostles Affirm the Need to Obey God's Commandments (l) - Jesus said, "if you want to enter life, obey the commandments".
  32. Jesus Christ and the Sabbath (l) - Jesus Christ is our Lord and Master (Philippians 2:9-11). He also proclaimed that He is "Lord of the Sabbath" (Mark 2:28), so we should follow His example in observing the Sabbath -- and all God's commandments -- in the way that He taught and lived.
  33. Was God's Law Abolished in the New Testament? (l) - "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, 'I know Him,' and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him" (1 John 2:3, 4).
  34. The Ninth Commandment: Truth as a Way of Life (l) - How important is truth? To fully appreciate the Ninth Commandment, with its prohibition of lying, we must realize how important truth is to God.
  35. This is the United Church of God (l) - Jesus' message, the gospel of the Kingdom of God, defines the mission of the United Church of God, an International Association. That same message, unaltered and undiluted, clarifies what we stand for in a world filled with a bewildering variety of religious beliefs, customs and opinions.
  36. Preaching the Gospel (l) - The mission of the United Church of God is to follow Christ's footsteps in "preaching the gospel of the kingdom".
  37. The Book of James: An 'Epistle of Straw'? (l) - Paul wrote, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith," and we are "created in Christ Jesus to do good works" (Ephesians 2:8, New International Version). James summarized this concept simply and concisely, telling us that "faith without works is dead" (James 2:20).
  38. Daniel the Prophet (l) - Jesus regarded Daniel and the minor prophets as prophets of God, and quotes from them.
  39. 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.
  40. Jesus Christ's Profound Example of Suffering (l) - Jesus endured profound suffering for our benefit.
  41. Christ's Parables and the Kingdom (l) - Jesus often compared the coming Kingdom to common situations in people's lives. These messages are known as parables.
  42. A New Creation in Christ (l) - God predetermined, in His master plan, that His Son should be the model for our development.
  43. Grace in Action: Jesus Christ's Example (l) - The best way to understand grace may be to see it in action. In the life of Jesus Christ we have a perfect example of grace to follow and show in our lives.
  44. The Lesson of Foot-Washing (l) - Ancient Israel had to learn a painful, tragic lesson at Jericho. On the evening before His death, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, then instructed that His followers would continue this practice to help us remember. What are we to learn from this simple but profound observance?
  45. Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President? (l) - As the United States enters the final weeks of a hotly contested presidential election campaign, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: Could Jesus Christ be elected president?
  46. We Read to Know We Are Not Alone (l) - When C.S. Lewis experienced the pain of losing a "special someone," he came to understand the weight of shared emotional experience.
  47. What Is the Gospel Jesus Christ Taught? (l) - If we are to understand the point of Jesus' teachings, message and mission, we need to be sure we understand the gospel - the good news - that he taught.
  48. Profiles of Faith: Mary and Martha: Lessons From Two Sisters (l) - Do you concentrate more on form or substance?
  49. America's Tragedies: What Would Jesus Christ Say? (l) - Only by surrendering to God - through repentance and living according to His laws - will it be possible for us to gain victory over death and participate in the coming era when horrors such as Sept 11 will never again be repeated.
  50. What Did Jesus Look Like? (l) - The title proclaims, "The Real Face of Jesus," followed by, "Advances in forensic science reveal the most famous face in history." This article didn't appear in a religious magazine, but was the lead story in Popular Mechanics, challenging the popular view of the appearance of Jesus.
  51. Questions and Answers - May/Jun 2004 (l) - Questions and answers from Good News magazine readers, May/June 2004
  52. Should You Keep the Festivals Jesus Observed? (l) - Jesus obsevered the Passover, the Feast of Tabernacles,and other festivals that God gave to Israel. Should you follow his example? Are those sacred festivals still applicable to Christians?
  53. What Religious Days Did Jesus Observe? (l) - Every year millions celebrate major religious holidays that are found nowhere in the Bible. If we are to truly follow Christ, shouldn't we consider which religious days He observed?
  54. Christianity Isn't For Wimps (l) - Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
  55. The Real Gospel of Jesus Christ (l) - Is the gospel a message ABOUT Jesus Christ, or is it the message He brought? You need to understand the real good news of Jesus Christ!
  56. The Humor of Jesus Christ (l) - Is religion only serious business? Should there be no joy or laughter in church services? Do religious people take themselves too seriously? We begin here a new series of articles on this interesting subject.
  57. Which Commandments Did Jesus Break? (l) - Jesus was accused of breaking God's law - did He?
  58. Why People Don't Understand the Kingdom of God (l) - The Kingdom of God was a central part of Jesus Christ's message and thus a major theme of the Bible. So why is it so rarely understood, and why isn't it commonly taught today?
  59. The Global Economy and Jesus Christ's Return (l) - What could the return of Christ have to do with the global marketplace?
Jewish history
  1. Facing the Pain and Suffering (l) - The question is one for the ages and for all peoples who have suffered. Why did 6 million Jews die in the Holocaust?
  2. The Balfour Declaration (l) - Do you know the story of how a little-known document issued in Great Britain 100 years ago helped set the stage for a key fulfillment of Bible prophecy?
  3. The Jews: From the Dispersion to the Modern Israeli State (l) - From the Bar-Kokhba revolt in 132 A.D. onward the Jewish nation-state was no more. It was not to exist again until the middle of the 20th century.
  4. The Rise and Fall of Ancient Israel (l) - God not only says that He can reveal the future; He also claims the power to bring it to pass. Nowhere is this more evident than in the remarkable prophecies of what would happen to Abraham's descendants through Jacob's offspring, the 12 tribes of Israel.
  5. 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!
  6. The Next Holocaust (l) - The ugly specter of anti-Semitism was on display again last month in Iran. It should send a shudder up and down your spine, and serve as a warning that this disease has not been eradicated and threatens world peace.
  7. Jerusalem, City of God (l) - God long ago chose Jerusalem for a special purpose in fulfilling His plan for humanity.
Jews
  1. Foundations (l) - Each of us is designed to build on something that will last for eternity.
  2. No Jew and No Gentile (l) - In God's Kingdom there will be no discrimination based on race, gender, culture, social status or anything else. We will be judged solely on our obedience to Him in this life.
  3. God's Festivals in the New Testament (l) - God's festivals, which began in the Old Testament, are also observed by New Testament Christians. Here are a number of New Testament scriptural references to this fact.
  4. Are all Israelites Jews? (l) - Most people assume the Jewish people are the sole remaining descendants of the ancient nation of Israel. This assumption, however, is incorrect.
  5. Are All Israelites Jews? (l) - The northern coalition of tribes, the kingdom or house of Israel, had already become an independent nation, separate from the house of Judah, by the time the word Jew first appears in the biblical narrative. In fact, the first time the term appears in the King James Version of the Bible, Israel was at war with the Jews (2Kings 16:5-6).
  6. 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.
Job
  1. Faster Than A Speeding Falcon (l) - New research gives insight into the incredible design of this bird of prey.
Job, finding a
  1. What Bosses Want (l) - As college or trade school students near graduation, one question usually moves to the fore: Where will I find a job?"
  2. Planning Your Career for Tough Times (l) - Conducting your own informational interviews is a good way to become more knowledgeable and comfortable in meeting with professionals.
  3. Finding Work In A Tough Economy: Real-Life Examples (l) - The lives of two men provide valuable lessons in getting and keeping a job when times are tough.
  4. VT Interview: Job Search Success (l) - In today's difficult economic times, young adults need outstanding job search skills. We spoke with Brian Krueger, an expert in the field.
  5. Finding Success in Your Job and Career (l) - In a world that is so far removed from the life and times of the Bible, do the Scriptures offer any help in how to be successful in our job and career?
  6. Planning Your Career -- Part 3 (l) - How does one navigate today's challenging job market? In this article, we consider this important task.
  7. Planning for Life - Part 2 - Finding a Career Path That Fits (l) - Education could make the biggest difference in your career success.
John
  1. We Shall See Him as He Is (l) - Our future God-given, immortal bodies will enable us to experience God in fullness once and forever.
  2. Jesus Was Sent by the Father (l) - The preexistent Word, who later became Jesus Christ, was sent to earth by the Father in heaven. The Gospel of John bears record to this truth many times.
  3. John: An Apostle of Godly Love (l) - John's Gospel and his three epistles focus on love. In his gospel he refers to himself as that disciple whom Jesus loved.
  4. 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?
John the Baptist
  1. Biblical Evidence Shows Jesus Wasn't Born on December 25 (l) - History convincingly shows that Dec. 25 was popularized as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religious celebrations as the birthday of the sun.
  2. 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.
  3. Who Was Jesus? (booklet) (l) - The Logos [Word] was not only with God in the beginning, but was God (John 1:1), and it was this Logos who became flesh and is identified with Christ.
Jordan
  1. Americans in Jordan (l) - What would it be like to get married in the American Midwest, then move halfway around the world to spend a year working in the Muslim Middle East? We asked Matthew and Mary Ann Bates, who did just that!
  2. Serving in the Middle East (l) - God's intent is to have His people live what they believe and not merely preach it.
  3. ISIS Brutality Brings More Jordanian Involvement (l) - The harsh reality of the unbelievably brutal tactics employed by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) continues to shock the world's sensibilities.
  4. World News Review February 1999 (l) - World news - Feb 1999
  5. King Hussein's Uncertain Legacy (l) - Power passes to the next generation in a key Middle Eastern Kingdom.
  6. One Mile Away From Terror (l) - It is one thing to read about a terrorist bombing thousands of miles away from our comfortable homes. It is altogether different to be in the same city when a bomb blast goes off, killing dozens. It changes your perspective.
  7. Making Sense in a Senseless Neighborhood (l) - After three years of ruling the Kingdom of Jordan, Abdullah II is beginning to step out from the long shadow of his famous father, King Hussein. What is emerging is worth noting, with perhaps an even longer view to the future.
Joseph
  1. Your Job and the "Joseph Effect" (l) - God gives us a wonderful promise about security. We are promised that regardless of our circumstances, God has not abandoned us.
  2. "Wrong" Place, Right Time (l) - At certain times in our lives, circumstances seem to be turning against us even when we feel we are doing the right thing. God has a plan for every one of us. God places us where and when He wants. Sometimes, our wrong turn leads us to an opportunity to help another person.
  3. What Can You Do When Life Isn't Fair? (l) - Unfairness seems to pervade life. When unfair circumstances affect you, how can you best respond?
  4. Joseph, Jesus and Me (l) - What do Christians today have in common with those who came before us?
  5. How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends) (l) - Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is learning to say no without offending others and losing your friends.
  6. Profiles of Faith: Joseph and Mary: A Faithful Couple (l) - Why did God chose this couple to be the human parents of His son?
  7. Don't Dare Throw in Your Towel (l) - What might Joseph have been feeling after being sold into slavery and then locked away in prison for something he had not done? How did he get through his many trials?
  8. Joseph: Faithfulness Brings Blessing (l) - If you believe and follow God as Joseph did He can make the worst situation the best thing that could happen to you.
Josephus
  1. Why is the Sabbath Commandment Not Repeated in the New Testament? (l) - Throughout the book of Acts -- written by Luke, a gentile -- the Sabbath and the annual Sabbaths described in Leviticus 23 are mentioned quite routinely. Whether to observe them simply wasn't a question.
  2. Alexander Reads About Himself in the Book of Daniel (l) - Modern historians have little to say of Alexander the Great visiting the Holy Land. Yet ancient history says that he had a most remarkable encounter there.
Joshua
  1. Milk, Honey, Giants, or God? (l) - Is your focus on the giant or the promise?
  2. Archaeology and the Book of Joshua--The Conquest (l) - The Bible records the story of ancient Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. Did it really happen as the Scriptures record? We continue our look at archaeological finds that shed light on the Bible.
  3. Jericho: Does the Evidence Disprove or Prove the Bible? (l) - The archaeological evidence from Jericho supports the accuracy of the Bible.
  4. 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.
  5. Joshua: God Is Salvation (l) - The story of Joshua and the taking of the Promised Land.
  6. Profiles in Faith: Paul's Beloved Friend and Companion (l) - Rahab's story reminds us that one day God will save all people who respond to Him and allow Him to transform their lives.
  7. Archaeology and the Book of Joshua: The Conquest (l) - Archaeological evidence supporting Joshua's account of the destruction of Jericho.
Josiah
  1. When Is Enough...Enough? (l) - Continuing to ignore the fundamental laws of God creates a state of unrighteousness for which God will demand an accounting. God is a God of judgment. At some point He will say, "Enough is enough!"
  2. Profiles of Faith: Josiah: A Kingdom Returns to God (l) - If we are willing to mend our ways, Jesus Christ says we can be spiritually prepared for the dangerous times prophesied to come at the end of this age.
Judah
  1. Appendix 3: Aegean Royal Lines From Zerah (l) - A brief history of the Aegan Royal lines from Zerah.
  2. The Scepter Promise (l) - What is the scepter promise and to whom does it belong?
  3. From Empire to Exile (l) - How can we find the lost tribes of Israel? We need to look at the general region to which they were exiled and see if a people suddenly appeared in the region with characteristics that link them to the refugees of Israel's northern kingdom.
  4. Are All Israelites Jews? (l) - The northern coalition of tribes, the kingdom or house of Israel, had already become an independent nation, separate from the house of Judah, by the time the word Jew first appears in the biblical narrative. In fact, the first time the term appears in the King James Version of the Bible, Israel was at war with the Jews (2Kings 16:5-6).
  5. 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.
  6. Jesus Was a Jew (l) - The Bible's final book refers to Jesus as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Revelation 5:5). On Jesus' human side, David is called His father, meaning ancestor, in Luke 1:32. Thus He was certainly a Jew.
  7. The Downfall of Judah: Exile to Babylon (l) - Archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account of the exile of Judah to Babylon.
  8. An Ancient Inscription Proves King David Was Real (l) - Archaeological excavations continue to uphold the events of the Bible.
  9. Profiles of Faith: Josiah: A Kingdom Returns to God (l) - If we are willing to mend our ways, Jesus Christ says we can be spiritually prepared for the dangerous times prophesied to come at the end of this age.
  10. The Mighty Assyrian Empire Emerges From the Dust (l) - The excavations at Nineveh and other cities in the area yielded a staggering wealth of evidence that confirmed many details of the Bible account.
  11. The Early Kings of Judah: Miraculous Deliverance (l) - Archaeological evidence of Judah defeating Assyria.
Judgment
  1. Four Little Words With Big Meaning (l) - God is a God of judgment, and He weighs and measures nations and people alike--past, present and future.
  2. Throwing Stones (l) - I carry a little stone with me -- as a reminder ...
  3. Labels -- Part 1 (l) - Labels can tell us a lot, and we often stand by a label. But what happens when we label people?
  4. Labels -- Part 2 (l) - Labels are difficult to remove, but they cause far more trouble than just sticking around.
  5. The Bowl of Soup (l) - Our assumptions can often cause us embarrassment, inflict hurt or get us into trouble. It is good advice to always look before we leap.
  6. Look Beyond the Surface (l) - Sometimes what we see on the outside is meaningless. It just doesn't tell the whole story.
  7. Here Comes the Judge (l) - The verb "to judge" has become a word with a loaded meaning to many of us today.
  8. Lazarus and the Rich Man: Attitudes and Consequences (l) - What is your attitude toward wealth and possessions? Through one of His parables, Jesus Christ showed that our attitudes toward such things can have eternal consequences.
  9. Judgement Free (l) - Do you sweat the difficult situations in life or do you promote an atmosphere of proper enablement towards self and others?
  10. The Parable of the Tares: God's Field (l) - I've written about the gardens I used to plant and what I've learned through the many seasons and plantings. Let's consider that God, too, has a garden, a spiritual field -- and what our part is in that.
  11. The Time Is Now (l) - God's Kingdom is coming, and you can prepare your life in advance. You can experience today the blessings and peace of that coming age!
  12. Can We Read the Handwriting on Our Wall? (l) - We are writing a story on our own wall of life each day -- by our words, thoughts and actions. We must see God's hand in history and in our lives. A day is fast approaching when we will be numbered and weighed.
  13. Lessons From the Parable (l) - Jesus Christ's parable of the minas or pounds is puzzling to many people, but understanding it is key to grasping what God wants to do with and in your life!
  14. The Book of Revelation: Is it Relevant Today? (l) - Is the book of Revelation relevant today? Is it possible to understand it? Can we know to whom it was written -and why? What are the meanings of its mysterious symbols?
  15. Are Some Tortured Forever in a Lake of Fire? (l) - Satan, a spirit being, will indeed suffer torment long after the wicked are burned to ashes. The evil angels-demons-will share with Satan his torment (Matthew 25:41). The beast and false prophet will have ceased to exist.
  16. God's 'Laws, Statutes and Judgments' (l) - God's laws are categorized as laws, statutes and judgments.
  17. Live a life of righteousness now (l) - What have we learned about Jesus' parable about Lazarus and the rich man? We discovered the biblical truth about the resurrection of the dead and the fallacy of an immortal soul going to heaven or an ever-burning hell at the time of death.
  18. How Eternal Life Will Ultimately Be Offered to All (l) - After Jesus Christ returns, He will expand the process of offering salvation to all mankind.
  19. The Second Resurrection: Humanity's Opportunity for Salvation! (l) - How God plans to offer salvation to all who have every lived.
  20. "As in the Days of Noah” Revisited (l) - What if today's culture is like that of the time before the Flood of Noah described in Genesis? What if God's judgment and intervention are once again drawing near, with great impact on your life and family? Would you be prepared?
  21. Hasty Judgments (l) - Are we too quick to judge others? What do we base those judgments on and how does God feel about our judgment of others?
  22. Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover (l) - If you have ever "judged a book by its cover," you have let the first impression of someone become a lasting one. This story of two hunters pictures the importance of looking deeper into the pages of others' lives, into the heart of the matter.
  23. 'Dust to Dust' (l) - The truth about life and death is out there, but not in our stars or ourselves. Our revealed future is far greater than the stuff of dreams.
  24. For Such a Time As Now (l) - What is the difference between the holy and the profane? In one sense the things that are holy are those matters which stand the test of time, because they are godly in nature.
  25. Visions of Judgment: The Coming Ride of the Horsemen of Revelation (l) - Is there "just cause" for nations to interfere in the affairs of other nations?
  26. Hearts of Unseen Valor and Misjudged Intentions (l) - Can we truly know the struggles going on in others' hearts? Can we judge their motives and intents?
  27. Label Products, Not People (l) - Labels can be helpful for products, but not for people. Categorizing is too often accompanied by criticizing and condemning.
  28. God's Judgment: Condemnation or Hope? (l) - The good news is that the judgment of God on man has a better ending than most people think. This good news is revealed in the festivals of God.
Justice
  1. Proverbs: The Power of Justice (l) - Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
  2. Changes in Christian Scholars' Perspective on God's Law (l) - Christian scholars are changing their views of the status of God's laws in New Testament. One cannot help but hope that many others will be encouraged by their example to change their prejudices against obeying the Ten Commandments.
  3. Rightly Understanding 'Justification' and 'Righteousness' (l) - The words righteous or righteousness in English translations of the Scriptures describe primarily personal character as demonstrated in appropriate behavior. But justify, justified and justification have a slightly different focus.
  4. The Justice and Judgment of God (l) - In the final judgment, every person's eternal destiny hinges on whether his disobedience to God's law is forgiven because of his personal repentance and his genuine faith in Jesus Christ.
  5. With Justice for All (l) - During the golden age under David and Solomon, Israel's efforts to promote fairness and justice for its citizens rivaled modern efforts toward these noble ideals.
  6. Will One Good Man Stand Up? (l) - Regardless of whether an Iraqi war occurs, lasting peace will not exist until Christ intervenes to restore universal justice among the nations.
  7. When the Angel Leaves the Storm, Part 2 (l) - How much longer can we count on God's material blessings on America?
  8. 'I Will Fight No More, Forever' (l) - American and Indian cultures clashed on a shrinking North American continent.
  9. "Without Blood on My Hands" (l) - We are called to live today by the laws of the coming Kingdom of God. We will meet our Maker without any blood on our hands.
  10. What Should I Do When Others Sin? (l) - Someone is doing wrong and you feel like you should do something to correct the situation, but what? Is it our place to do anything at all?
  11. Increasing Poverty In Today's Technological World? (l) - The poor continue to lag behind the spiraling pace of technology.
Justification
  1. Justify (l) - People often try to justify the wrong things they want to do in their lives. Could we fall into this way of thinking?
  2. Christ's Resurrection: Key to Our Salvation (l) - The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are key facts of history for a Christian. As the apostles testified, Christ's resurrection was the culmination of the events of His first coming -- and enables the remaining steps in God's plan to save mankind.
  3. Changes in Christian Scholars' Perspective on God's Law (l) - Christian scholars are changing their views of the status of God's laws in New Testament. One cannot help but hope that many others will be encouraged by their example to change their prejudices against obeying the Ten Commandments.
  4. Circumcision vs. a 'New Creation' in Christ (l) - The Jewish practice of requiring gentiles to be circumcised to be accepted into their fellowship threatened the unity of the early Church.
  5. Current Confusion Over Christian Freedom (l) - Paul's reasoning regarding grace, law, justification and freedom has been so twisted out of context that today his meaning is rarely correctly understood.
  6. Confusion Over Legalism: What It Is and Isn't (l) - The religious authorities who accused Jesus Christ of breaking the Sabbath have been described as having a legalistic approach. But what does the term "legalism" mean?
  7. How Does Justification Relate to Salvation? (l) - Understanding the relationship between justification and salvation.
  8. How Paul Put the Law on 'Firmer Footing' (l) - A comment by Paul that many lift out of context and misinterpret is Romans 3:28: "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law."
  9. Do You Know Why Christ Died? (l) - Christians generally agree that Jesus Christ died for their sins. But how many really understand the significance of that sacrifice?
  10. What Does It Mean to Be Justified? (l) - What exactly is justification? Why is it so important in God's sight? Most importantly, how can we become justified?

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