"N" - Topic Index

"N" - Topic Index

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Namibia

Fountains of the Deep: African Aquifer (l) - A large aquifer -- water stored in porous rock layers underground -- in Namibia was recently found.

NATO

How Long Will the NATO Alliance Last? (l) - The 50th anniversary of the NATO alliance in 1999 was a celebration of the successful defense of the free world. Just 10 years later there are signs of serious trouble within the alliance.
An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2002 (l) - An analysis of world news, trends, and conditions around the world. July/August 2002
European Union: An Idea Whose Time Has Come (l) - The "glacier" of European unity is now moving at a faster pace.
The Coming Clash Between Europe and America (l) - While the United States is focused on its war on terror and conflict with Iraq, new threats continue to emerge of which Americans are largely oblivious.

Natural disasters

Does Haiti Have a Future? (l) - A massive amount of aid is pouring into the Caribbean nation of Haiti in the aftermath of a 7.0 earthquake. History has neglected this poor nation. Beyond this present tragedy, what is the best way forward?
Can We Control Natural Disasters? (l) - Will it ever be possible for humans to master the forces of nature?
Recent Mega Earthquakes -- Just a Coincidence? (l) - Recent months have seen major earthquakes rock Haiti and Chile. What does the Bible tell us about natural catastrophes, and what does this mean in today's world?
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?
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?
The "Ring of Fire" and the end of the age (l) - No one knows the precise date of the end of the age, but Jesus Christ said there would be general indicators.
Flooding Superstorm May Menace California (l) - Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey have warned about the prospects of a superstorm hitting California at some point.
Violent Weather: Where Was God? (l) - Over recent months America has been repeatedly stricken by devastating tornadoes, floods, wildfires and drought. Is there a message for us in these events? What is the biblical perspective on such disasters?
Dust-bowl America Returning? (l) - Already nearly 40 percent of the continental United States suffers from severe drought.
Hurricane Sandy, the Bible and You (l) - Hurricane Katrina was the most costly natural disaster the United States had ever experienced. Yet in some respects Hurricane Sandy had an even greater impact. Why is America experiencing major national catastrophes, whether from nature or inflicted by enemies, such as the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 ? Does the Bible provide answers?
Calm From God Through New York's Greatest Storm (l) - Living through Hurricane Sandy, the recent "superstorm" that struck America's Northeast coast, didn't heighten my understanding of the weather, but I did learn some new things about God.
72 Hours to Chaos (l) - What do times of disaster teach us about ourselves and society? Is our moral center what it ought to be?
Typhoons, Tornadoes and Cyclones (l) - Following on from October 2012 when Superstorm Sandy struck New Jersey and New York, leaving behind a trail of destruction, one particular typhoon in 2013 will also be remembered for its ferocity -- Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines very hard on Nov. 8.
A World in Turmoil (l) - The last several months have seen some serious weather calamities, and the global political scene remains ever more troubling.
California Drought Conditions Becoming Critical (l) - There's been much news in the last few months about the drought in California. This American state has a population of nearly 39 million, and the people are facing a crisis.
Did Jesus Christ Foretell Devastating Storms? (l) - Are natural disasters increasing as Jesus foretold?
Current Events & Trends January/February 2019 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2019 issue of Beyond Today.
Current Events & Trends - November/December 2023 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
In the Aftermath of Katrina: What Can We Learn? (l) - Another major hurricane has slammed into the United States. The devastation has shut down cities and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Is there a spiritual lesson to learn from this tragedy?
Hope Beyond the Headlines (l) - Major news stories of the summer of 2002.
Disasters to Hit the United States (l) - The United States has faced its greatest national health emergencies in the past five years. What do they show about America's ability to handle national disasters? What is yet to come?
Earthquake in Hawaii Shows We Are Still Not Prepared for a Disaster (l) - Hawaii survived Oct. 15's 6.7 earthquake, but the immediate aftermath was a reminder of how vulnerable our modern world is to disasters of all kinds.
World News Review - Nov 1998 (l) - World news - Nov 1998
Superdisasters: Growing Weather Danger? (l) - Recent massive storms have brought dramatic increases in deaths and damages. What's behind this deadly trend?
World News Review November 2003 (l) - World News Review. November 2003
World News Review June 2004 (l) - World News Review for June, 2004.
The Cause of Natural Disasters (l) - Some experts see an overall increase in the destructiveness of natural disasters, especially in the last few decades.
World News Review December 1998 (l) - World News Review - Dec. 1998
Homeland Security: What Crucial Piece Is the United States Missing? (l) - After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is incalculable. What is this crucial component of any people's long-term security?
Natural Disasters: A Biblical Perspective (l) - Following are points we should keep in mind concerning the biblical perspective on tragedies, regardless of their scale or circumstances.
Red Cross Warns of "Super Disasters" (l) - Increasingly natural disasters are raising concerns of man's impact upon the ecological balance. Is there cause for concern? What lies ahead in the next century?
Krakatoa -- Preparing for the Future? (l) - Just over 120 years ago, a terrible catastrophe occurred that can help us fathom end-time warnings.
The Message of Mitch (l) - A tragic example of the poor's vulnerability to natural disasters.
Why Don't We Prepare? (l) - We can practice all the denial we want, but the fact is, these are dangerous times. We can take steps to prepare for calamity, whether in our neighborhood or the world at large.

Nebuchadnezzar

An Ancient Culture Clash (l) - Some 2,600 years ago, three young men, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, faced a cultural crisis when they were commanded to show honor to a false god.
Daniel: God Is My Judge (l) - Why would a beloved prophet of God want God to judge him? Doesn't the Bible show that God's judgment is reserved for evil people? Read God's view on this seeming paradox.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego (l) - One moment they were relatively safe, even held in great esteem as officials in the government of Babylon. The next moment they were brutally tossed headlong into a inferno.

Nepal

Monarchs in the News (l) - A tragedy in Nepal and an election in Bulgaria brought attention to the world's remaining monarchies - and the possible restoration of former monarchies in Europe.

Netherlands

European Far Right Reemerges (l) - During the last few years, threats to the survival of the euro have proved a principal factor in stirring up right-wing movements in opposition to European Union policies.
Nov. 2 -- A Sobering Lesson for Us All (l) - Election Day in the United States was a day of great significance around the world, but not just because of the election results.
Governments Legislating Morality (l) - Does the freedom of Western democracy license people to choose their own morality? Or can government legislate it? Actually, neither is true!

New Age

What Is Channeling? (l) - Most have heard of the term channeling. It has become increasingly popular on TV and radio, especially with the arrival of the "New Age" movement. This is a modern version of mysticism with roots in Hinduism, Buddhism and occultism.
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?
Beware The Law of Attraction's False Premises and Twisted Logic (l) - The 10 occult teachings of the spirits promoted by the media and the authors of The Law of Attraction.
The Moses Code: New Truth or Recycled Deception? (l) - The new book and DVD The Moses Code promises the power to transform the world through a secret method supposedly revealed to Moses. But what's the story behind this secret?
The Next Age of Man: What Will It Be Like? (l) - The next age is just around the corner, but the vast majority of people have never heard of it. And most who have heard of it don't really understand what it entails.
God's Promise of a New Era (l) - God has a long-range plan for changing human nature and reopening the door for all of humanity to receive His Spirit.
Will God Forget the Dead? (l) - Real comfort comes from understanding the truth of God -- that He will not forget the dead, but will resurrect all who are in their graves.
Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2005 (l) - The following questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.

New covenant

Jesus, Paul and the New Covenant (l) - Did Jesus and the apostle Paul agree on how Christians should regard the Old Testament? Or, as is commonly believed, did Paul radically change the religion that Jesus Christ established?
All the World Under the New Covenant (l) - The ultimate intent of God's master plan is to change the hearts of all peoples so He can give them His gift of eternal life.
A Covenant of Marriage (l) - Few people realize that the Old Covenant was essentially a marriage covenant. The New Covenant is, too.
God's Magnificent Series of Covenants (l) - Special covenants made with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David began to reveal important details of God's plan to produce for Himself an enduring holy people. The promised New Covenant is the capstone of that revelation process.
Introduction: The New Covenant (l) - Does the New Covenant negate God's law and do away with any need to obey the Ten Commandments and other laws of God?
Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments? (l) - The Bible tells us that Christ came as the Mediator of a better covenant. The popular belief that the New Covenant abolishes God's law reflects a misunderstanding of both covenants.
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.
How Is the New Covenant 'New'? (l) - The "new covenant" is 'new' as to form or quality, of a different nature from what is contrasted as old.
"There Remains a Sabbath-Rest for the People of God" (l) - Our spiritual rest begins now in this life and reaches its consummation in the resurrection to eternal life at the return of Christ (Revelation 20:6). Christ's return also signals the beginning of the millennial rest prophesied in the Old Testament.
The Ten Commandments in the New Testament (l) - Did Jesus abolish the Ten Commandments? On the contrary, the New Testament teaches obedience to them.
God's Law and the New Covenant (l) - Many assume that, because Jesus Christ instituted the New Covenant, God's laws are thereby made obsolete. They lean on this argument to ignore His commandments. But what does Jesus Himself say?
What Is a Biblical Covenant? (l) - Covenants are simply binding agreements between two or more parties. God Himself designed the covenant He made with Abraham and his descendants. When God makes a covenant, He will always perform what He has bound Himself to do.
Israel's Golden Age (l) - The golden age of Israel under David and Solomon.
The Historical Background of the Word Church (l) - The term church is used in the New Testament to mean a local congregation of called-out Christians.
God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts (l) - Does it make sense for the Christian world to view the Old Testament's contents as somehow inferior or conflicting with the New? Is it logical to disregard the history of God's revelation, His revealed way of life and the promises these Hebrew Scriptures contain?
The Need for a New Covenant (l) - The New Covenant is God's commitment to give His people His Spirit so they can obey Him.
"Free Grace" -- Is It Biblical? (l) - As we have seen in this study guide, grace is a free gift from God and a reflection of His loving nature and character. But we have also seen that the fact of grace being a free gift has been misunderstood, misapplied and misused by those who argue there are no requirements for continuing in it.
Did the New Covenant Cancel God's Commandments? (l) - Many Christians believe that the laws God gave ancient Israel under the Old Covenant are obsolete and therefore do not need to be obeyed. However, shouldn't they rather follow the perfect example of Jesus Christ, who said, "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love"?
Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2002 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Why Is the New Covenant Better? (l) - How does the new covenant differ from the God's previous covenant with ancient Israel?
Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born (l) - Why did Jesus have to be born, and to die? Here are seven reasons.

New Testament

Do We Have Valid Testimony to the Life of Christ? (l) - The story of Jesus Christ and His early followers is found in the New Testament. But has this source been faithfully passed on to us? And can we believe what is written? What does the evidence tell us?
Earliest New Testament Manuscript Fragment Discovered? (l) - Christianity Today reported in 2012 about findings announced by Dallas Theological Seminary professor Daniel Wallace regarding a very intriguing manuscript.The article was titled "Earliest Manuscript of Gospel of Mark Reportedly Found" (Stoyan Zaimov, Feb. 20). This manuscript of the Gospel of Mark would have been copied in the first centuryA.D. -- when some of Jesus' early followers were still alive.
How the Word Church is Used in Scripture and Common Speech (l) - In contemporary English usage, 'church' as a word dominates the ecclesiological vocabulary. It comes through German and Latin from the Greek kyriakon, which means 'that which belongs to the Lord.' In NT Greek, ekklesia (almost always translated in English by 'church') is by no means so dominating or central a term.
The Testimony of the New Testament (l) - Many are surprised to learn that the Bible reveals Christ as the Creator! More than once the apostle Paul explained to early Christians that God had created all things by Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16). Hebrews 1:2 tells us that God "has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, . . . through whom also He made the worlds."
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.
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.
The Apostles, the Old Testament and God's Law (l) - It is crucial to set the record straight on what Christ's apostles really taught concerning the laws given to define righteousness found in the Old Testament.
God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts (l) - Does it make sense for the Christian world to view the Old Testament's contents as somehow inferior or conflicting with the New? Is it logical to disregard the history of God's revelation, His revealed way of life and the promises these Hebrew Scriptures contain?
The New Testament Writers (l) - It is through the apostles, men chosen for a unique role that God brought about the creation of the 27 books comprising the New Testament. Their accounts were preserved as the New Testament. Fundamentally they were apostolic writings.
The Transition from the Prophets to the Gospels (l) - The prophets and the New Testament join seamlessly to provide God's complete revelation to mankind. Even though the period between the testaments was more than 400 years, the prophets precede the apostolic writings in a manner that emphasizes their basic unity.
The Need for a New Covenant (l) - The New Covenant is God's commitment to give His people His Spirit so they can obey Him.
Tyndale as Translator (l) - William Tyndale's competence in Greek may well be due to William Croke's lectures. Tyndale perhaps learned Hebrew in Worms, the main center of Jewish learning in Germany.
William Tyndale: He Gave His Life to Give Us the Bible (l) - "William Tyndale's Bible translations have been the best-kept secrets in English Bible history. Many people have never heard of Tyndale; very few have (knowingly) read him. Yet no other Englishman -- not even Shakespeare -- has reached so many."
Why Are There Differences in Ancient New Testament Manuscripts? (l) - In the ancient world, copies of the New Testament books were made in several major locations. The manuscripts originating in these locations are grouped in what are called families of texts.
The Rest of the Story? (l) - Do we have the complete story of Jesus Christ's life and death? For centuries alternative ideas have circulated as to whether Christ was who the Gospels say He was. Did the early Church suppress more than 80 alternative gospel accounts of Christ's life? Now a best-selling book popularizes one of these stories. What is the truth? Can we be sure we have the rest of the story?
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.
Keys to Unlocking Understanding of the Bible (l) - Here are some guidelines to serious study of God's word.
The New Testament: From Oral Testimony to the Written Word (l) - Christ kept His promises that His words would never pass away and that the Holy Spirit would bring everything He had taught the apostles back to their minds for later teaching and accurate recording.
Has the Bible Been Preserved Accurately? (l) - Some Bible critics argue that we should disregard the Bible because it's impossible that our modern versions could match the original texts. But how does this argument stand up to scrutiny?
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?
How Did We Get the Bible? (l) - How was the Bible actually put together? How do we know that the Bible contains the books that it should have? These are important questions, and many books have been written to address them.
When Was the New Testament Written? (l) - An interview with Professor Theide.
Reexamining the Roots of Christianity (l) - Was the early church far more Jewish than has been taught?
Archaeology and the Epistles (l) - How accurate are the Epistles from an archaeological and historical point of view? We can be thankful that much background information is available about these writings that confirms their authenticity.
Is the New Testament a Fraud? (l) - The Da Vinci Code and similar works have portrayed the formation of the New Testament as "history's greatest cover-up." Is it part of a conspiracy to deceive humanity, or is it the divinely inspired, true and accurate picture of what Jesus and His apostles said and did in the first century?

New Years

Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 (l) - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Questions and Answers - Oct/Dec 2004 (l) - questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.

New Zealand

Greater Than Gold (l) - Throughout the ages, gold has had an incredible pulling power. In 1855, it called men across continents and oceans to the gold fields of Otago, New Zealand. Is it possible that there exists something more powerful than gold?
Different Elections -- Same Issues (l) - Outside the United States, the same issues confront candidates in other elections.

News media

Is All News Local? (l) - Go ahead and keep up with the scores. But keep your eyes on the international horizon. There is a lot going on there that you need to be aware of.
'Watch Therefore, and Pray Always' (l) - These words of Jesus Christ underscore the importance of a right understanding of Bible prophecy and show the need for action on our part-beginning with personal repentance.
Sifting the News: What to Look for (l) - One source reports the news one way. Another presents a very different picture. How do we make sense of these confusing discrepancies?
When Stars & Lives Collide (l) - Does today's celebrity culture distract us from what's really important?
Dangers of Diagnosing with Dr. Wikipedia (l) - A new study finds that patients may be putting too much trust in what they read on the popular website.
Teens and Millennials Wary of Twitter Posts (l) - New research finds that young people are wisely skeptical of Twitter posts as a source of truth.
Combatting "Fake News"- Do You Have a Part? (l) - Early last year the term "fake news" wasn't a part of our vocabulary. Sure, there were satirical news and websites that had obvious fake news, but it was for fun and entertainment. Then this new idea of fake news spread across Facebook and other social networks. A good portion of this fake news was shared as legitimate. Some say that this helped Donald Trump win the presidential election in the United States, although that's probably not the case.
Is Our Mass Media Leading Us Astray (l) - Mass media wields tremendous power and influence over today's society and culture. And often that influence is not good. In fact, it's much like the false prophets of ancient biblical days.
A Front-Row Seat for Suffering (l) - Repeated exposure to violence - real and feigned - in news and entertainment hardens us to the real suffering of others.
The Battle Over What You Think (l) - For decades a battle has raged -- a battle not for territory, but for hearts and minds. Whether you realize it or not, you and your loved ones are a target of this battle, and the stakes couldn't be higher!
How to Talk With Your Children About Frightening World Events (l) - While the news can be troubling, with God's help, parents can provide truth and balance to help their children feel secure and hopeful.
All the News That Fits - Into One Minute (l) - With the U.S. networks continually cutting back on international coverage, where can a Christian turn to watch world events?
In the News Jan/Mar 2007 (l) - News stories. January 2007

Nietzsche

Life's Purpose and the Consequences of Ideas (l) - Nothing has a more direct impact on our moral choices than whether we believe in God. The moral choices we make determine the outcome of our lives and, collectively, of society.
Europe's Coming Religious Revival (l) - Europe's experience with Christianity - including the dark side of its abuses and excesses - tells and astonishing and even violent tale. If Bible prophecy is any indication, that story will again be dark and violent.

Niger

Food Insecurity in a Hungry World (l) - Starvation, malnutrition and consequent diseases are an all-too-familiar fixture in today's world. This article reports on the current situation and looks through the window of prophecy at the future. The present is bleak, but the future is fabulous!

NIgeria

A Study in Contrasts (l) - Over a month after the voting, the results of the Zimbabwe presidential election still have not been officially announced. The autocratic president of Zimbabwe, who has been in power for almost three decades since the fall of Rhodesia, is clearly reluctant to hand over power. The current government has turned the breadbasket of Africa into an economic disaster with the highest inflation rate in the world. It raises the question: Why did Rhodesia work when Zimbabwe doesn't?
Being Christian in Nigeria (l) - In Nigeria it is extremely difficult for young people to become independent and able to live on their own.
Scarcity Drives Nigerian Gunmen to Murderous Raids on Local Villages (l) - On March 16, 2014, gunmen on motorcycles raided at least four Nigerian villages. They opened fire on residents and burned homes to the ground.
The World Is Watching Nigerian Elections (l) - What happens in Nigeria, the world's sixth largest producer of oil, is of strategic interest to a host of nations. Internal issues also make the country a target for terrorist recruiting and a possible new front in the war on terror. These factors have the world's powers watching the April presidential election closely.

Noah

Answers from Genesis - Part 4 (l) - We continue exploring the book of Genesis and the common questions asked about it. Here are the answers as we best understand them in light of the Bible.
Answers from Genesis - Part 5 (l) - The book of Genesis is known as the book of origins. Here are more frequently asked questions about it.
Answers from Genesis - Part 8 (l) - Here are more frequently asked questions about Genesis, the book of origins.
Has Noah's Ark Been Found Buried Under Ice on Mt. Ararat? (l) - A team of Chinese explorers from Hong Kong�based Noah's Ark Ministries International (NAMI) along with Turkish climbers and authorities announced the discovery of what they believe are large sections of Noah's ark found above the 13,000-foot level on Mt. Ararat.
Upcoming Film, Is This Really the Story of the Biblical Noah? (l) - Recent announcement by producers clarifies accuracy of new Bible-related film.
Noah: The Rest of the Story (l) - The recent movie Noah presents a horribly distorted view of one of the Bible's great heroes of faith. What's the true story that you may have never heard or considered? Let's look at seven little-known facts about Noah that can change our lives for good!
Vast Reservoirs of Water Found in the Earth's Mantle (l) - Noah's "fountains of the deep"? Unique mineral properties help scientists find evidence of water deep inside the earth.
The Population Explosion and Prophecy (l) - The population explosion is a fact of life. But little have people realized that these circumstances are leading to the fulfillment of end-time prophecies-ultimately bringing the solutions to a troubled world that only God in His mercy can provide.
Noah and Our Time: A Sobering Parallel (l) - The example of Noah revealed attitudes that would predominate near the end.
God's Magnificent Series of Covenants (l) - Special covenants made with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David began to reveal important details of God's plan to produce for Himself an enduring holy people. The promised New Covenant is the capstone of that revelation process.
Question and Answers - VT Jan/Mar 2004 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Noah's Flood: Did the Noachian Flood Cause Global Catastrophe? (l) - when the geologic strata and the fossil record are interpreted in light of what the Bible reveals, it becomes plain that many of the layered sedimentary rocks were in fact deposited in rapid succession rather than over eons of time (as evolutionists have long claimed).
Noah: A True Noncomformist (l) - Many people identify with bucking the crowd and being one's own person, but how can we know when that's what we should do? here's an example of someone who was a nonconformist for the right reason.
Update on the Search for Noah's Ark (l) - Conditions may make this a good year for searchers. But nothing in Bible prophecy demands that the ark must have been preserved or that it would be discovered.
Noah's Ark: Was It Possible? (l) - Atheists, agnostics, unbelievers and liberal scholars have all scoffed at the biblical account of Noah's ark and the Flood. But their criticisms rest on some mistaken assumptions.
Evidence of a Worldwide Flood (l) - For much of the 20th century the majority of the scientific community has denied the possibility of a universal flood. Yet more evidence is accumulating that there indeed was a worldwide flood several thousand years ago.
Confusion Over Noah (l) - Was the story of Noah based on other mythical stories, or were these stories actually a retelling of a real historic event?
Was Noah's Flood Universal? (l) - Was the Flood of Genesis universal, covering all the earth? Or was it merely a regional inundation engulfing only a small area ? This question has troubled many readers of the Genesis story. How can we discover the truth?
Meeting Our Moment of Maximum Jeopardy! (l) - Human survival has been at stake in times long before our own. Mankind has already passed through several periods of extreme crisis. But the one up ahead may just be the granddaddy of them all.
A Colossal Testimony to God (l) - For many decades Noah witnessed to the world by building his huge ship away from the water.
Noah: An Example of Righteousness (l) - The story of Noah.
In the News Oct/Dec 2004 (l) - In the news ... October-December 2004
Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar 2003 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2003 (l) - Letters from the readers of the Good News magazine, Sep/Oct 2003.
Understanding Biblical `Kinds' (l) - Critics have asserted that the number of animals aboard Noah's ark would have been in the tens of thousands if not more. But this assumes that biblical kinds are equivalent to scientific species. This is not necessarily the case.
In the News Jan/Mar 2005 (l) - In the news ... Jan-March 2005
Noah's Flood: Did It Really Happen? (l) - The story of Noah's Flood in the book of Genesis is astounding. Can we find evidence it happened?
Was There Enough Water? (l) - Some critics of a universal flood have claimed that sufficient water simply wasn't available to cover the mountains as the Bible describes. "And the waters prevailed exceedingly on the earth, and all the high hills under the whole heaven were covered" (Genesis 7:19).

North Korea

World News & Trends May 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2009
World News & Trends Sept. 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. September 2009.
World News & Trends: July/August 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2010
Is World War III Becoming More Plausible? (l) - Could the unspeakable horror of two world wars that afflicted the first half of the 20th century actually happen again? Will many of the nations that fought in those colossal struggles enter yet another global war? Will war spread around the world or alternatively occur only in key geostrategic locations?
Iran and the Threat of EMP Attack (l) - In the wake of the Iran nuclear deal, the question looms about what Iran might do once it acquires nuclear weapons. Some are sounding the alarm about a dangerous scenario that could fatally wound a nation in an instant.
North Korea Close to Deliverable Nuclear Weapons? (l) - North Korea's goal is to become a nuclear power.
North Korea Continues Missile Testing (l) - Fear of war, danger and the unknown is common to man. Hearing about rogue nations and their nuclear aspirations can be scary. But God doesn't want us to live a life of fear.
North Korea a Bigger Threat Than Many Imagine (l) - North Korea is the perennial pariah of the Far East, the subject of continuous sanctions and international ire.
July/August 2017 Current Events (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the July/August 2017 issue of Beyond Today.
The New Nuclear Peril (l) - The United States and its global allies face dangerous adversaries armed with nuclear weapons or who will likely possess them soon. How significant are these threats, and how do they play into Bible prophecies about what will occur at the "time of the end"? And what should you do to prepare?
America: Attacked Abroad, Divided Within (l) - The United States is bitterly divided both politically and socially. At the same time its role in the world is being undermined in strategic geographic regions. Are we entering a time of escalating danger and trouble like that spoken of in the Bible?
Current Events & Trends September/October 2017 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the September/October 2017 issue of Beyond Today.
Current Events and Trends - November/December 2017 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2017 issue of Beyond Today.
America's Military in Crisis (l) - As the world grows increasingly unstable, America's military appears dangerously misguided.
World News Review December 1998 (l) - World News Review - Dec. 1998
World News Review August 1999 (l) - World news - August 1999
World News Review May 1999 (l) - World news - May 1999
World News Review August 2006 (l) - World news review - Sept 2006.
World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2005 (l) - An Overview of Conditions Around the World; Mar/Apr 2005
World News and Trends - Sep/Oct 2004 (l) - An Overview of Conditions Around the World, Sept/Oct 2004.
A Growing Confederacy Against Modern Israel (l) - Somalia is the latest nation to fall to the forces of radical Islam. Militant Muslims have also made advances elsewhere. Additionally, it's becoming clear that the Russians and the Chinese are acting against U.S. interests, even inviting Iran's leader to the Shanghai Cooperation Council meeting, while denying the United States observer status. Are we seeing a growing confederacy against the United States and Britain?
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?
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?"
World News Review August 2003 (l) - world news review. August 2003.
A Gathering Storm (l) - America could be caught asleep and find itself awakened and staring into the gun of a hostile power.
World News and Trends - July/August 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jul/Aug 2006

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Vikings Are Coming, Again! (l) - Wherever it gets involved, Oslo has practiced its unique brand of diplomacy, blending official overtures with freelance initiatives by ambitious private citizens in a way no other country has dared.

Nuclear weapons

World News and Trends - March/April 2007 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. March 2007.
Pakistan: A Nuclear-Armed Power Walks a Tightrope (l) - Pakistan's pro-Western leader has now survived three assassination attempts and is under increasing pressure from Islamic militants. If he falls, Pakistan will likely fall with him. If that happens, radical Islamists will likely gain control of Pakistan's arsenal of nuclear weapons.
Bhutto Assassination Imperils Pakistan's Stability -- and Global Nuclear Security (l) - Benazir Bhutto once called Pakistan "the most dangerous country on earth." Conditions in that chaotic country now threaten to spin out of control. How will this affect the rest of the world?
World News and Trends - July/August 2008 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2008
Will Israel Attack Iran? (l) - Worries about a nuclear-armed Iran are real, and Israel is in the crosshairs. Will the Israelis act, and if so, when?
Is Iran the New Mideast Superpower? (l) - The Middle East is at the center of Bible prophecy. Iran looks set to become the new regional superpower as the United States and its allies withdraw from or sharply reduce their presence in the region. What are the consequences--especially for the Jewish nation of Israel?
World News & Trends May 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. May 2009
Should America Play Ball With Iran? (l) - We were told in a major cover article recently published by Newsweek, a popular American news magazine, that "they may not want the bomb... Iran isn't a dictatorship...[and] Iran may be ready to deal." Are these points basically true? Should the United States negotiate with the present leadership of this wayward nation -- regardless of its radical conduct in office?
World News & Trends: July/August 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. July 2009
World News & Trends Sept. 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. September 2009.
World News & Trends: November/December 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. November 2009
Iran's Dangerous Nuclear Game (l) - Most Westerners are dangerously unaware of the crucial background behind Iran's ever-growing nuclear program. Such ignorance could prove not only perilous, but fatal.
What's Behind Islamic Terror? (l) - The world is horrified by regular bloody terrorist attacks in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Such attacks have also been carried out in Western nations such as the United States, Britain and Spain. What's behind this blood-soaked trend, and where is it leading?
Risk of Nuclear Attack Still Growing (l) - The United States and Russia have agreed to reduce their deployed strategic nuclear warheads by nearly a third. Efforts are underway to rein in the spread of nuclear materials, but the threat of nuclear weapons is still growing.
Out of Hibernation: The Russian Bear (l) - What role will the resurgent Russia play in end-time events?
Iran and North Korea in collusion (l) - While not the "Axis Powers" of World War II, Iran and North Korea are nonetheless dictatorial nations colluding in their joint evil.
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Continue Unabated (l) - The media world provides us with many distractions that continually avert our eyes from seeing occurrences essential to eventually fulfilling Bible prophecy.
What Would a Nuclear Iran Mean for the World? (l) - While politicians and pundits debate what to do about the matter, Iran continues its pursuit of nuclear weapons, threatening Israel and the world. How does the Bible guide us in understanding Middle Eastern events and gaining a proper global perspective?
What Are Ahmadinejad's Aims? (l) - What's really behind Iran's nuclear program? Is something much bigger at work, something that becomes clear when we look more deeply into the Iranian president's religious beliefs? And does the Bible provide us with understanding regarding the future of the war-torn Middle East?
Revisiting the Iranian Nuclear Threat (l) - Will a surprising turn in Tehran, bringing an ostensibly more moderate president to the fore, slow down Iran's march to possess a nuclear bomb?
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended (l) - The deadline for an agreement on capping Iran's nuclear program in exchange for Western powers easing economic sanctions was pushed to the end of June 2015 when negotiations failed to achieve a deal this past November.
Nuclear Iran Could Lead to Nuclear Saudi Arabia (l) - Israel, Europe and the United States are not the only world powers with an intense interest in the outcomes of the international talks over Iran's nuclear future.
The Russian Bear Reawakens (l) - Russia's recent actions in Ukraine follow a long history of imperialist oppression. Are these events leading the world back to the brink of nuclear extinction?
Nuclear talks stoke further Saudi-Iranian conflict (l) - America remains mired in difficult, dangerous relationships with Middle Eastern states.
Hiroshima (l) - The capacity of people to kill each other entered an entirely new and never-before-imagined age that day. For the first time in history, the dreadful prophecy that mankind would face extinction if not for the return of Jesus Christ was conceivable.
The Coming End to War (l) - As the world reflects on the great conflict that was the Second World War, two great questions are inescapable: Could it happen again? And will humanity ever find lasting peace?
Will Humanity Perish in a New Nuclear Age? (l) - In spite of a new 21st-century Cold War and fresh fears of atomic-fueled human extinction, a surprising and sure hope will intervene. But many will suffer first, and all of us face a choice.
The Iranian Nuclear Deal and Bible Prophecy (l) - The appeasement of evil has sunk to new levels with the stunning nuclear agreement with Iran. Be warned: Terrible times lie ahead.
Iran and the Threat of EMP Attack (l) - In the wake of the Iran nuclear deal, the question looms about what Iran might do once it acquires nuclear weapons. Some are sounding the alarm about a dangerous scenario that could fatally wound a nation in an instant.
Prudent Disaster Preparedness (l) - Experts warn about the possibility of an electromagnetic pulse attack that could knock out electricity over vast regions.
The Iran Nuclear Deal (l) - As more and more details of the Iran nuclear negotiations unfolded over recent months, the questions grew more and more puzzling.
North Korea Close to Deliverable Nuclear Weapons? (l) - North Korea's goal is to become a nuclear power.
North Korea Continues Missile Testing (l) - Fear of war, danger and the unknown is common to man. Hearing about rogue nations and their nuclear aspirations can be scary. But God doesn't want us to live a life of fear.
Iran Rally Protests Trump, America (l) - Earlier this year President Donald Trump put Iran "on notice" concerning its nuclear program. Iranian leaders balked at this warning, and Iranian citizens took to the streets in protest.
The New Nuclear Peril (l) - The United States and its global allies face dangerous adversaries armed with nuclear weapons or who will likely possess them soon. How significant are these threats, and how do they play into Bible prophecies about what will occur at the "time of the end"? And what should you do to prepare?
A World in Need of Rescue! (l) - A number of existential threats are leading mankind to the precipice of destruction. Thankfully, all these will be stopped in their tracks by a returning Jesus Christ.
1. Mankind Must Have the Ability to Exterminate Itself (l) - In Matthew 24:22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened., describing world conditions prior to His second coming, Jesus said that "if that time of troubles were not cut short, no living thing could survive; but for the sake of God's chosen it will be cut short" (Revised English Bible).
Current Events & Trends March/April 2018 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the March/April 2018 issue of Beyond Today.
Today's Arms Race: How Will It End? (l) - America, Russia and China are locked in a new arms race involving unprecedented weapons technology. Will this growing arms race end the human race?
75 Years After Hiroshima (l) - Seventy-five years ago, the United States waged the world's first nuclear war. Since then, eight nations have detonated 2,056 nuclear weapons, a shocking number. As one analyst warns, nations seem "willfully blind to the peril." Will humanity survive?
Current Events & Trends - March/April 2023 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the March/April 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
"I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" (l) - God's Word offers great hope -- hope of an astounding new world where weaponry will become a thing of the past: "They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore" (Isaiah 2:4).
How Serious a Threat Could Iran Pose? (l) - President Ahmadinejad has warned that the West would feel the consequences of pressing for sanctions against Iran much more than Iran would suffer. What could he have in mind? How could Iran strike at the West?
World News and Trends - May/June 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world.
Iran: Why Part of the "Axis of Evil"? (l) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?
Russia's Dangerous Nuclear Arsenal (l) - In some ways, we are closer to nuclear war than we were in the 1950s and '60s. Then, at least, the nuclear forces were well controlled and well paid.
The India/Pakistan Weapons Conundrum (l) - The more nuclear powers, the more other nations feel it absolutely necessary to develop and add weapons of this nature to their defense arsenals.
World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2002 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world.
Iran's Growing Nuclear Threat (l) - For the last three years, world attention has focused on Iran's two neighbors, Afghanistan and Iraq. But attention will increasingly focus on Iran, a major Islamic nation well on the way to acquiring nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them.
World News Review Nov 2002 (l) - World news review. November 2002.
Pride of America's Power: Approaching the Breaking Point? (l) - Last month in part one of this series we showed the vast power currently held by the United States. Could we see a time when this power, in all its forms, will be broken, no longer able to influence world events? The answer is found in Bible prophecy.
World News and Trends - September/October 2006 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept 2006.
Why Is Everyone Courting India? (l) - Everyone seems to want stronger ties with India. The U.S., Japan and Germany all seek India's favor. Does this signal a change in Asian focus?
The New Nuclear Arms Race: Will Man Destroy Himself? (l) - Iran seems intent on joining North Korea in the nuclear club. Uneasy neighbors will likely soon start their own nuclear programs. What does the proliferation of nuclear weapons mean for the rest of us?
An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jul/Aug 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. July/August 2000
Another Crack in the Transatlantic Alliance? (l) - Will the U.S. national missile defense plan, which does not protect Europe, goad the Europeans toward independence from any U.S. military shield?
An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 2001 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 2001.
Mr. Sharon Comes to Washington - and Iran Is on His Mind (l) - Whether there is any way to deter Iran from producing nuclear weapons is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The U.S. administration has hinted broadly that it might take military action to prevent Iran from joining the nuclear club. The EU is attempting to negotiate Iran away from nuclear ambitions through a generous package of economic benefits, which the struggling nation desperately needs. For the time being, the United States and the EU appear to be working together to try to resolve the situation.
After Iraq, What Next? (l) - As the world focuses its attention on the conflict between the United States and Iraq, it's easy to overlook the many other threats facing the United States. What are these threats, and what do they portend?
Keep Your Eyes on Iran (l) - There's more than meets the eye with Iran's recent arrest and release of British sailors picked up in the strategic border area of Shatt al-Arab. Why doesn't Iran want Iraq to succeed? How stable is this Islamic republic, which is on the brink of becoming a nuclear power?
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?"
The Horsemen of Revelation: The Red Horse of War (l) - Approximately 180 million men, women and children were slaughtered in 20th-century wars. The new millennium has continued the trend, with the addition of mass-murder terrorism. What do history and the Bible tell us about the second horseman of Revelation? We continue with our second article in a series about the horsemen of Revelation.
India and Pakistan at War Again (l) - A potentially more dangerous conflict than Kosovo continues to brew in South Asia.
World News and Trends - Jan/Feb 2003 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. January/February 2003.
A Gathering Storm (l) - America could be caught asleep and find itself awakened and staring into the gun of a hostile power.
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?
Will Iran Provoke Nuclear War in 2006? (l) - How far will Iran go with its nuclear program? Will diplomacy curtail it? Will the Israelis knock it out from the air? Will the United States soon be involved in another war?
An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 1997 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 1997
The Majority: Unknowing, Unaware and Unconcerned (l) - Most people have scant appreciation of the constant dangers that stalk our planet. The presence of God in our lives is our only sure protection.
What Motivates Ahmadinejad? (l) - The president of Iran appears intent on developing nuclear weapons and has repeatedly threatened to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. In the West he is at times portrayed as a madman, but few realize the real motivating force behind his dream of triumphant Islam.