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Rapture
  1. 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!
  2. An Overview of End-Time Prophecy (l) - There are as many end-time scenarios based to some degree on Bible prophecy as there are prophetic teachers. Is there a singular overview of end-time prophecy that can help protect you from end-time catastrophes?
  3. Failed Rapture and Doomsday Prediction - Again (l) - The end of the world didn't happen.
  4. Countering the Rapture Error (l) - The idea of a rapture of believers up into heaven before the prophesied tribulation of the last days is widely taught and believed in Christianity today.
  5. 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).
  6. The Hope of the Resurrection (l) - Let's summarize what 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 [16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: [17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. , which mentions believers being caught up, actually says:
  7. Introduction - Rapture vs. the Bible (l) - Christians the world over are looking forward to a time when, interrupting their ordinary lives, they will be suddenly raptured into heaven with Jesus Christ. But is this true?
  8. Popular Rapture Teachings Obscure Biblical Truth (l) - The most popular and widely-believed version of the rapture theory has Jesus Christ miraculously rescuing His people from an earth on the brink of tribulation. It's a comforting belief, since it offers the promise of peace and safety in heaven while the earth below is immersed in turmoil and destruction.
  9. What's "Left Behind" in the Rapture Theory? (l) - Millions have read novels structured around the idea of the rapture of Christians. Why this religious fad? Why do people believe there will be a rapture?
  10. The Need for Spiritual Readiness (l) - The scriptures do not connect the need for spiritual readiness with the Rapture.
  11. What's 'Left Behind' in the Rapture Theory? (l) - Is there any biblical validity to the rapture teaching?
  12. Questions and Answers - Jan/Mar/2005 (l) - Questions and answers represent issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
Reagan, Ronald
  1. "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall" (l) - This historic demand, delivered by U.S. President Ronald Reagan in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, came to symbolize the Eastern European revolt against Communist slavery in 1989. Nearly 2 1/2 years after the president's epochal visit, the Berlin Wall collapsed on Nov. 9, 1989. What are the prophetic implications indicated in God's Word?
  2. Day of Rain, Day of Sun (l) - In early June America laid to rest its 40th president, Ronald Reagan. The weeklong remembrance and celebration of this man's life was a welcome pause in the political season.
  3. Seizing a Beachhead for the Kingdom (l) - Seizing and maintaining a beachhead for God's Kingdom is a calling and work still in motion.
  4. World News and Trends - Jul/Aug 2004 (l) - World news and trends. July/August 2004.
  5. Ronald Reagan: In His Own Words (l) - In the wake of his recent death, hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles have been written about former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. We focus here on the religious beliefs that shaped his character and ultimately influenced the world.
Recommended reading
  1. Playing the 'Dad Card' (l) - Fathers, you may not realize it, but you matter more to your daughter than any other man. Why is that? Why is it so important to her future? And how seriously do you take this crucial responsibility?
  2. A History of the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900 (l) - Andrew Roberts' history continues where Winston Churchill's ended, showing the blessings enjoyed by the United States and the countries that made up the British Empire.
  3. Infidel (l) - Ayaan Hirsi Ali has written a remarkable book about her experiences as a Somali Muslim woman in Kenya, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands.
  4. Myths of Evolution - Part 2 (l) - Some may be shocked to find that long-heralded "proofs" of evolution are anything but. Here we examine four widely used examples to learn what the evidence really shows.
  5. Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism (l) - Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin look at the implications of anti-Semitism.
  6. Why the Anglo-American Brotherhood? (l) - Just within the last three years, four major books, all by distinguished authors, have been published about the unique relationship between Britain and the United States. Why have these two countries changed the modern world? Only the Judeo/Christian Bible contains the master key to discovering the true answer.
  7. Some Resources to Help Your Children Refute Evolution (l) - Reading material that counters Darwinism.
  8. The Marketing of Evil (l) - David Kupelian's book is subtitled "How Radicals, Elitists, and Pseudo-Experts Sell Us Corruption Disguised as Freedom" (2005, ISBN-13: 978-1581824599).
  9. Read What? Taking on the Classics (l) - Are you dreading an upcoming reading assignment? Here are some ways to approach this task with a new perspective.
  10. Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (l) - Ben Stein's documentary film exposes the challenge of intelligent design in the world of science.
  11. Playing the Enemy (l) - Resolving conflict with others and avoiding new conflict in the future is within our power.
  12. A Page on the World: Churchill (l) - Paul Johnson, author of A History of the American People and Modern Times, offers this telling biography of one of the most dynamic figures of the 20th century (2009, ISBN-13: 978-0670021055).
  13. Shocked by the Bible (l) - A Good News interview with Shocked by the Bible author Joe Kovacs.
  14. Review: Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People (l) - "Magic" phrases that show people how to be positive and encouraging in their lives.
  15. The Essential Abraham Lincoln (l) - The Essential Abraham Lincoln contains a rich storehouse of Lincoln's most important letters, speeches and presidential messages.
  16. The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle Over God, Truth and Power (l) - "The basic cause of all this unreason is a steady loss of faith in God. We tell ourselves that religion and reason are incompatible, but in fact the opposite is the case."
  17. 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.
  18. Resources to Learn More About Islam's History and Theology (l) - The views of liberal Western writers, academics and politicians, plus moderate Muslims, dominate the mainstream media's views of Islam's history and theology.
  19. Helps in Dealing With Evolutionary Teaching (l) - To help our readers cope with the avalanche of evolutionary doctrines brainwashing our present world, the publishers of The Good News have produced two booklets that directly confront the theory of evolution.
  20. The Divine Secret (l) - Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Joe Kovacs, executive news editor at WorldNetDaily, has recently written a new book, The Divine Secret: The Awesome and Untold Truth About Your Phenomenal Destiny. This insightful new book documents little-understood truths from the Bible that few are aware of but that everyone needs to know.
  21. Baptized Into a Spiritual Body (l) - Many excellent books have been published in recent years detailing scientific findings that compellingly demonstrate the impossibility of evolution.
  22. A Deeper Look at the Evidence (l) - Many excellent books and videos have been published in recent years detailing scientific findings and conclusions that point to a Creator.
  23. Is Homosexuality Acceptable to God? (l) - The acceptance of homosexuality as an equally valid lifestyle is rapidly growing in Western culture. Yet God tells us that sex was designed for only one relationship--within marriage, exclusively between a man and a woman.
  24. Other Sources and a Caution (l) - We should be even more cautious when it comes to genealogies and histories outside the Bible, which are debatable. While they can be interesting and enlightening, they can also become a drain on our spiritual energies if we spend inordinate amounts of time in researching them.
  25. Our Privileged Place in the Universe (l) - A Good News Interview With Dr. Jay Richards.
  26. A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier (l) - Book review of "A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier" By Stephen Mansfield, 2005, ISBN 1-58542-407-2
  27. Why 'A Magazine of Understanding'? (l) - Printed as a subtitle on the cover of each issue of The Good News are the words "A Magazine of Understanding." What does The Good News help you understand?
  28. Radical Liberalism (l) - Lawyers argue in U.S. courts that pornography falls under the constitutional right of free speech. There is a strong movement to replace Judeo-Christian influences in schools with extreme multiculturalism. Radical feminists denounce concepts of the traditional family. Homosexuals want to totally redefine marriage. What is happening to America?
  29. A Page on the World: Secrets of the Kingdom (l) - Gerald Posner gives "the inside story of the Saudi-U.S. connection" (2005, ISBN 1-4000-6291-8).
  30. Why Are Fathers Important? (l) - Dr. Ross Parke is a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of California at Riverside . He has more than 30 years of experience researching and writing about fatherhood and is the father of seven children. He is the author of Fatherhood (1966) and co-author of Throwaway Dads(1999).
  31. How Britain Is Creating a Terror State Within (l) - Melanie Phillips shows that Britain has become a gathering ground for Islamist terror groups, while the British establishment is in denial.
  32. A Page on the World: Menace in Europe (l) - Claire Berlinski's book, subtitled "Why the Continent's Crisis Is America's, Too," provides an engaging analysis of modern Europe--and a warning (ISBN 1400097681).
  33. American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation (l) - Jon Meacham writes an insightful book about America's historic relationship with God (2006, ISBN 1-4000-6555-0).
  34. A Good News Interview With Michael Behe, Ph.D. (l) - What Do DNA Discoveries Mean for Evolution?
  35. The Case Against Evolution (l) - A list of books against evolution.
  36. A Page on the World: The Rise of Benedict XVI (l) - Subtitled: The Inside Story of How the Pope Was Elected and Where He Will Take the Catholic Church. By John L. Allen Jr., Doubleday, 2005, ISBN: 0385513208.
  37. Globalization Reviews (l) - Reviews of The Lexus and the Olive Tree and The Great Betrayal.
  38. Review of The Abolition of Britain (l) - A review of journalist Peter Hitchens' book, The Abolition of Britain, published by Quartet Books, London, 1999, 351 pages.
  39. Today's Music: What's the Message to Our Kids? (l) - Parents who care about their children will screen their media diet and will teach their children by word and example a much healthier way to think and live.
  40. Love and Marriage (l) - Interview with Gary Smalley on love and marriage
  41. A Page on the World...Books That Changed the World (l) - Robert B. Downs gives landmarks in the history of ideas that can assist us in coming up to speed with many of the foundational thoughts that have shaped and molded the world for the past 500 years.
  42. A Page on the World: The Next Superpower? (l) - Book review of "The Next Superpower?" By Ambassador Rockwell A. Schnabel
  43. A Page on the World: The West's Last Chance (l) - Tony Blankley's subtitle asks, "Will We Win the Clash of Civilizations?" (2005, ISBN 0895260158).
  44. Michael Medved on Media and the Family (l) - An interview with Michael Medved.
Redemption
  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 Redeemer (l) - Sin is the enemy of all mankind and all men sin. So how can man redeem himself?
  3. God's Law and Sin (l) - God's law defines His love based upon the two great principles of love toward God and love toward neighbor.
  4. The Passover (l) - The New Testament Passover
  5. 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.
  6. Promise and Covenants: A Prophetic Legacy (l) - Explains the significance of the promises God made to the Gentiles.
  7. 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
  8. The Need for a Redeemer (l) - God denied access to the tree of life to Adam and Eve and their descendants until the promised Seed, the Messiah, would appear and redeem them and permanently reconcile them to God.
  9. Why We Need a Redeemer (l) - Sin has built a wall that separates mankind from God. That barrier must be torn down before we can have a relationship with Him. But how can we remove this barrier?
  10. Follow Me - Whom Do You Belong To? (l) - Four words on a gravestone raise a question with far-reaching and eternal consequences -- to whom does your life belong?
  11. The Enduring Importance of Christ's Sacrifice (l) - While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
  12. 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?
  13. What Does It Mean to Be Redeemed? (l) - Redemption is rightly bound up with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. How should we understand the scope of its meaning?
  14. Seven Reasons Why Jesus Was Born (l) - Why did Jesus have to be born, and to die? Here are seven reasons.
  15. National Deliverance from Egyptian Slavery (l) - national deliverance from Egyptian slavery prefigured our own personal redemption from sin. Christ is our Passover
  16. Why Did He Have to Die? (l) - Why did Christ have to die?
  17. 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!
  18. One Gave All (l) - Jesus Christ is the one who gave all to reconcile the world to its Creator.
  19. Who Delivers Us From Sin? (l) - Reasons to rejoice in the Passover season.
  20. God's Awesome Purpose for Those in the First Resurrection (l) - When Christ returns to establish the Kingdom of God on earth, those in the first resurrection will serve as judges and priests and will "reign on the earth".
  21. Just Outside My Window (l) - Oh, to have a fresh start! To be "given a future" when you've messed up, big time! Peter did. The young man by my driveway can. The nations of the world can, and so can you. Take another look just outside your window. A new day is coming.
References
  1. Dive Deeper (l) - Here you'll find links to all the additional resources listed in the pages of the magazine in the "Dive Deeper" boxes near the end of each article in the May-June 2024 issue.
Relationships
  1. The Hole in Your Heart (l) - All of us have deep needs we seek to satisfy. Most of the things we try only paper over the problems--they don't solve them. What can fill your yearning?
  2. What's It Worth to You? (l) - A story of valor and courage makes us think about what is actually important.
  3. Male-Female Relationships (l) - We're created to be complementary, but this secret of successful marriage relationships can get lost in the mysteries and mayhem of the modern battle of the sexes.
  4. Faith and Faithfulness: Fundamental to Relationships and Responsibilities (l) - Do you trust God completely? So much so that you live accordingly--to the point that He is able to trust you? When Jesus Christ returns, wouldn't it be wonderful to hear Him say approvingly, "Well done, good and faithful servant"?
  5. Getting to Know Guys (l) - Take time for friendship before committing to a relationship.
  6. Who Are You? (l) - Every day we see people trying to discover their personal identity through plastic surgery or facial injections, meaningless sexual liaisons or by buying into the latest fads. How can you be at peace with yourself?
  7. Lessons From the Parables: The Parable of the Lost Coin - Seeking Lost People (l) - Jesus told a brief story about a woman's determined search for what she had lost. While picturing God's desire to reclaim lost human beings, it also shows that we should share that desire - putting high value on relationships.
  8. Do We Give Our All? (l) - Do we give 100 percent in our everyday lives and relationships?
  9. Balance Your Books (l) - What does it really take to balance our books?
  10. The Importance of Right Friendships (l) - People can be so much more effective, so much more balanced and so much wiser as a result of developing and maintaining healthy friendships.
  11. How the Bible Helps Cement Broken Relationships (l) - The Bible is the book about relationships. It emphasizes the most important relationship any human being can have -- with God Himself! It shows how reconciliation with God leads to a right restoration of our relationships with other human beings -- marriage partners, friends, fellow church members or fellow employees.
  12. How the Bible Helps Cement Broken Relationships (l) - The Bible is the book about relationships. It emphasizes the most important relationship any human being can have -- with God Himself! It shows how reconciliation with God leads to a right restoration of our relationships with other human beings -- marriage partners, friends, fellow church members or fellow employees.
  13. The Worst Disease of Our Time (l) - "Of all the diseases I have known, loneliness is the worst."--Mother Teresa
  14. Questions and Answers - Apr/Jun 2002 (l) - Questions and answers on issues of interest to young people who want sound biblical advice.
  15. The Lost Art of R.S.V.P. (l) - As a way to help make your friendships last, put into practice this important aspect of etiquette.
  16. Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect (l) - Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?
  17. To Date, or Not to Date? (l) - I encourage all young teenagers to think twice before throwing themselves into superserious relationships.
  18. The Right One (l) - Is finding your "one true love" an impossible dream? How can you know when you have found "the right one"?
  19. Saying Good-bye to Our Family's Barn (l) - Watching our family's barn being torn down was an emotional experience. It takes so much more to build than to tear down.
  20. What Are They Thinking of Me? (l) - Making a good first impression is about more than your appearance - it's about giving!
  21. Listening--A Lost Art? (l) - Improving our listening skills can improve our relationships as well.
  22. Your Greatest Asset (l) - The ability to make, evaluate and sustain relationships has never been so critically needed.
  23. Just for Youth: Making Peace (l) - What should you do when friends are at each other's throats?
  24. Ending a Friendship (l) - No one likes to end a friendship, but sometimes it has to happen. But when? And how? These are the tough questions. Read this article to discover keys to help you make these important decisions.
Religion
  1. Wars of Religion: An Ancient Scourge Reborn (l) - Religious strife continues to dominate our world. God and religion are certainly not dead, despite all the rumors. The front lines of religion crisscross our globe telling us that religion will play a major role in the 21st century. How will that impact your life?
  2. How Can a Leader Assure Peace, Prosperity and Protection? (l) - What should a good and wise ruler do to guide his people to the right path? Let's learn from the message God sent through one of His prophets.
  3. The State of the Nation: Britain in Serious Moral Decline (l) - Tawdry events, past and present, have shaken popular confidence in both governmental and religious authority figures in the United Kingdom. Overall, they reflect the gradual decline of traditional values caused in part by the combination of spreading secularism and growing ignorance of true biblical morality. Can current trends be halted and then reversed?
  4. The Spiritual Reality Behind The King's Speech (l) - The movie The King's Speech highlights the very personal struggle of Britain's King George VI to overcome a speech impediment. Behind the film is the historical reality of the man's deep religious faith, a conviction that enabled him to lead the British Empire during its time of greatest trial.
  5. Christendom Losing Ground (l) - After Christ returns, people everywhere will learn and follow true religion -- leading at last to world peace. But today religion seriously divides the planet. And whatever goes by the name of Christianity continues to be relentlessly persecuted in many parts of the world -- especially in some Middle Eastern countries and particularly in the wake of the Arab Spring.
  6. Introduction - The Gospel of the Kingdom of God (l) - "The gospel of the Kingdom of God" is the message Jesus Christ instructs His followers to believe. This booklet will help you understand and believe this wonderful good news Jesus Christ announced to humanity!
  7. Religious Pretenders (l) - Scammers steal money, information and identity with lies and false promises. And religion is not immune.
  8. False Religion vs. The Way (l) - Paganism is inclusive. True Christianity, once called the Way, is not. Its original followers passionately rejected the concepts and practices of religions not based on the Bible. What does that mean for you?
  9. A Lesson From U.S. Election Fever (l) - Has the media focus on the U.S. election kept people from being aware of even more important issues? World News and Prophecy is committed to providing a dimension you do not readily find elsewhere.
  10. World News and Trends - May/June 2003 (l) - With so much happening so quickly in today's world, how can you keep up? The Good News staff reviews dozens of news sources every day to bring you what's truly important. May/June, 2003.
  11. Godly Solution to World Conflict (l) - The conflict between radical elements of Islam and Western Christian society is a clash over who is God--Allah or the Christian God? Is there a fundamental incompatibility between the two?
  12. Is Obeying God Worth It? (l) - Does it matter whether we take God and his instructions seriously?
Religious deception
  1. Wars of Religion: An Ancient Scourge Reborn (l) - Religious strife continues to dominate our world. God and religion are certainly not dead, despite all the rumors. The front lines of religion crisscross our globe telling us that religion will play a major role in the 21st century. How will that impact your life?
  2. Wars of Religion: A Scourge Reborn (l) - Religious strife continues to dominate our world. God and religion are certainly not dead, despite all the rumors. The front lines of religion crisscross our globe, telling us that religion will play a major role in the 21st century. How will that impact your life?
  3. A False Religious System (l) - Symbolically, God calls this harlot city--with her intimate but corrupt entanglements in international affairs--Babylon the Great. Her cultural and religious roots go back to ancient Babylon.
  4. The Changing Face of Christianity in Britain (l) - There are now more Catholics attending church in Britain than Anglicans. Meanwhile nontraditional Christian groups are growing in numbers and influence in the United Kingdom. But are all these various brands within Christendom truly based on the teachings of the Judeo-Christian Bible?
  5. Broken Cisterns (l) - More than 25 percent of American adults have left the faith of their childhood for another religion or no religion at all.
  6. 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?
  7. A World Lit Only by Fire (l) - History sheds light on the early stages of Jesus Christ's prophecy of religious deception.
  8. Twilight on the Land (l) - I was 17 when I saw my first vampire film. I laughed till I cried. Today I am 57 and I do not laugh at images and stories of vampires. Today I shudder.
  9. Be Not Deceived! (l) - Here are seven steps to avoid being deceived in these last days!
  10. Shocked by the Bible, Changed by the Truth (l) - The Bible holds many shocking truths that few people have ever known or recognized. Fewer still are those who go beyond the shock of the Bible and allow themselves to be changed by the truth. Will you be one of them?
  11. The Middle East: Ground Zero of Bible Prophecy (l) - Only a century ago the Middle East was a relatively peaceful and tranquil area. Today it's the most volatile region of the world, with the possibility of war breaking out at any minute. You need to understand why this change happened, where Bible prophecy indicates things are headed and what it means for you!
  12. Religious Nuts (l) - The terms may vary from place to place, but it seems every society and every generation has had some experience with those who are deviant thinkers.
  13. Are You Just Following the Crowd? (l) - Why do you believe and think the way you do? Years ago I was confronted by this question when it came to religion. What I discovered led me to another momentous question: Would I change the spiritual course of my life or continue following the crowd?
  14. New Temple to Norse Gods in Iceland (l) - Belief in God is waning in most Western countries, along with a general increase in atheism.
  15. How Christian Is Easter? (l) - Soon up to 2 billion people will celebrate one of the world's most popular religious holidays -- Easter. But curiously, the Bible nowhere promotes such an observance. Where did this day come from? How did it become so popular? And is it even Christian?
  16. The Coming World Religious Reformation (l) - We hope you'll carefully read the articles in this issue to better understand the right and truly needed religious reformation that is coming for the entire world -- and how you can be a part of the greatest changes the world has ever seen!
  17. Jesus Christ's Olivet Prophecy: Where Are We Now? (l) - Jesus Christ, in the Olivet Prophecy, predicted several major trends that would increase and intensify before His return.
  18. Visions of Judgment: The Horsemen of Revelation (l) - The "four horsemen of the Apocalypse"-- this latter term being the Greek name for the book of Revelation--have intrigued Bible readers for centuries. What do they represent? The implications for mankind are staggering. In this first article of a series, we introduce the overall prophecy and look in detail at the first horseman.
  19. Is The Whole World Deceived? (l) - Satan operates by convincing people that he doesnn't exist and that the only source of information that reveals his motives and methods is little more than a collection of fables that have nothing to do with their lives.
  20. The Fall of Satan's Kingdom (l) - Satan will not always dominate planet earth. Bible prophecy reveals that an astounding series of events will shake our world as never before and usher in a new age-a 1,000-year era under the rule of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:10; Luke 21:31)
  21. The Great Counterfeiter (l) - As a deceiver, Satan has no equal. In addition to being the world's greatest con artist, he is also its most accomplished counterfeiter.
  22. Who Are God's 'Called, Chosen and Faithful' People? (l) - Jesus Christ exclaimed, "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven". His warning should cause all of us to carefully consider our religious beliefs and assumptions.
  23. Do Not be Deceived (l) - Many have missed the first warning sign Jesus Christ gave in the Olivet Prophecy. They have fallen prey to religious deception!
  24. Story Flow of the Book of Revelation (l) - Story flow of the book of Revelation.
  25. A Counterfeit Gospel Arises (l) - It wasn't long until a counterfeit Christianity, teaching a corrupted gospel radically different from that of Christ and His apostles, grew into a religious movement.
  26. The Devil Goes to Church (l) - The devil is much wilier and may be much closer than you think. The Bible reveals that he deceives the whole world -- meaning he has even duped churches and religious figures. How is this possible? Could you be deceived too?
  27. How False Religion Is Leading to a Dangerous New World (l) - The Bible reveals a coming evil ruler and false religious leader who, under Satan's sway, will deceive nearly all the world. Where will you stand?
  28. Why No Spectacular Miracles Today? (l) - The Bible is full of descriptions of fantastic miracles. Many wonder, why don't we see great public miracles today?
  29. 'Many False Prophets Will Arise and Deceive Many' (l) - When Jesus Christ foretold the major trends that would precede His return to earth, the first sign He mentioned was religious imposters who would come in His name. Do you take that warning seriously?
Religious freedom
  1. Henry VIII: Contemporary of Charles V (l) - Thanks to Elizabeth and her father Henry VIII, the English-speaking world has known religious freedom for as long as anybody can remember.
  2. What's Behind the War on God? (l) - The freedom to worship and obey God is under attack in many parts of the world. You need to understand why this is happening and what Bible prophecy explains is ahead for all humanity.
  3. America's Culture War: Threat to Homeland Security? (l) - While the war on terror continues worldwide, another war -- one of colliding cultures -- heats up in the courts of America. Where will this lead the country? Is this war a greater threat than terrorists?
  4. The Debt We Owe to Elizabeth (l) - Queen Elizabeth I's Cause for Religious Freedom
  5. 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?
Religious leaders
  1. Is the Protestant Reformation Being Undone? (l) - When the Catholic monk Martin Luther challenged the Catholic Church with his Ninety-five Theses, few could've foreseen the upheaval and division that would result. Now, 500 years later, could we see a reunification of world Christianity? Does Bible prophecy give any indication?
  2. Martin Luther: The Unfinished Reformation (l) - Five centuries have passed since Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation and changed the world. What's the story behind the man and the movement he started?
  3. Political Correctness Hides the Truth (l) - Our relations with the rest of the world will only be helped if we clean up our nation and become a godlier people. "... if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth" (Deuteronomy 28:1).
  4. Coming - A Religious Revival With Deadly Consequences (l) - The Bible predicts an endtime charismatic religious leader.
Religious revival
  1. Coming - A Religious Revival With Deadly Consequences (l) - The Bible predicts an endtime charismatic religious leader.
  2. 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?
  3. A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier (l) - Book review of "A Page on the World: The Faith of the American Soldier" By Stephen Mansfield, 2005, ISBN 1-58542-407-2
Repentance
  1. Leaven: Seeing Ourselves in the Story (l) - God can show us the leavening -- the sin -- in our lives. But we must be open and receptive to His correction.
  2. God's Forgiveness: What Does He Require From You? (l) - Our loving Creator promises complete forgiveness of our sins once we sincerely turn from and forsake them. How do genuine repentance and God's compassionate forgiveness work together to assure our salvation?
  3. Labels -- Part 2 (l) - Labels are difficult to remove, but they cause far more trouble than just sticking around.
  4. Rest for the Spiritual Seeker (l) - Are you a spiritual seeker? Do you thirst for spiritual fulfillment? Does attending church seem irrelevant to the complexity of daily life? Somehow, the old stories of Jesus talking to Pharisees-and you're not sure what a Pharisee is-just aren't important when it comes to paying bills or dealing with a broken marriage. Are you wondering if life even has spiritual meaning?
  5. Taking Instruction to Heart (l) - Sometimes taking instruction isn't as easy as it sounds.
  6. How Long Does America Have? (l) - From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is full of godly warnings. Prior to punishing His people, God has always warned them beforehand of His intentions. Tragic occurrences normally come after people have first been warned.
  7. Restoring Morality Begins With You (l) - If you think our culture is bad and quickly growing worse, you're correct. So how can -- and should -- you start setting things right?
  8. Fatal Error (l) - Real repentance can be a daunting task. But the weight that's lifted off you is well worth the effort
  9. Are You Ready to Change? (l) - Would you like to change your life? Your Creator offers the ultimate change for the better - total transformation to the most rewarding life possible.
  10. Lessons From the Parables: The Fig Tree: A Lesson in the Patience and Judgment of God (l) - What does a parable about an unproductive fig tree have to do with how you're going about your life? The answer is -- quite a bit!
  11. Godly Sorrow (l) - Are tears merely a waste of water, or can crying have value?
  12. Follow Me (1/2016) (l) - If you're not as close to God as you once were, you can return to Him.
  13. When Terror Strikes (l) - In Paris and San Bernardino, people were going about their everyday lives. Little did they know that within a matter of minutes, dozens would be killed or maimed in vicious terrorist attacks. What do we need to learn from these horrific events?
  14. Time for a Change! (l) - Are you telling yourself that everything is okay in your relationship with God and that you're all He expects you to be? Or maybe you need to realize it's time for a change!
  15. What Is Repentance? (l) - Why does the Bible say we should repent before being baptized?
  16. What Can You Do? (l) - In light of the many prophecies about the end of this age, what can you do? What should you do?
  17. Is Today the Only Day of Salvation? (l) - Paul in no way meant to contradict the many passages in the Bible that show that many others will have an opportunity for salvation in future ages.
  18. Burying the Past (l) - Realizing how complete forgiveness is possible through Christ's perfect sacrifice, we must look ahead to maintaining the right course.
  19. God Can and Will Forgive You (l) - Our repentance and God's merciful forgiveness are both necessary, complementary parts of the overall salvation process.
  20. 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.
  21. Repentance and Faith (l) - God does not condemn the believer as long as he remains in a repentant attitude of overcoming sin.
  22. Water Baptism and the Laying on of Hands (l) - We believe in the ordinance of water baptism by immersion after repentence. Through the laying on of hands with prayer, the believer receives the Holy Spirit and becomes a part of the Spiritual body of Christ.
  23. What Is the Fate of the Unrepentant? (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).
  24. What Should You Do? (l) - Why does God reveal the future? Why does He tell us what is coming? One crucial reason is so we can see the need to change.
  25. How God Balances Justice With Mercy (l) - God balances justice with mercy by considering what is in the heart--whether there remains any possibility of repentance.
  26. Repentance: Your First Step (l) - After God calls us, repentance is the starting point in our relationship with Him.
  27. Should Children Be Baptized (l) - Baptism must wait until we are mature enough to understand repentance.
  28. How Can We Resist the Devil? (l) - We must actively seek to eliminate Satan's way of thinking and behaving from our lives.
  29. Steps to Initial Repentance and Conversion (l) - What must take place for us to receive God's forgiveness and grace?
  30. What Must I Do? (l) - Their sense of guilt overwhelmed them. Hearing Peter's rebuke, they refelected on the sins that had stained their lives. Indeed, what should they do?
  31. Praying for a Right Spirit and New Attitude (l) - Responding to God involves not just repenting of individual sinful acts. It also involves a recognition that our hearts and minds have been corrupted by the world and the devil, "the prince of the power of the air" (Ephesians 2:2).
  32. Why We Must Change Our Way of Thinking (l) - A change in the way we think is the most important aspect of real repentance. After we receive the Holy Spirit, we are better able to sustain right behavior as the fruit of our new way of thinking.
  33. Hope for a Troubled World (l) - Every individual, regardless of race, national origin or sex, will, in time, have the opportunity to be called by God and to hear and respond to the good news of the Kingdom of God and to the testimony of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
  34. What About Matthew 28:19? (l) - At baptism, repentant sinners enter into a personal family relationship with God the Father and the Son through the Holy Spirit, thereby receiving the name of God.
  35. Glossary (bsc4) (l) - Word definitions relating to Bible Correspondence Course.
  36. The Gospel Jesus Taught (l) - The events at Christ's return and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
  37. Gifts from God: The Foundation of His Relationship with Us (l) - God's gifts to humanity: love, forgiveness, his spirit.
  38. Why We Need a Redeemer (l) - Sin has built a wall that separates mankind from God. That barrier must be torn down before we can have a relationship with Him. But how can we remove this barrier?
  39. Baptism: Why Do We Need It? (l) - Baptism is a symbolic burial ceremony -- commanded by Jesus Himself -- through which we accept His death as a sacrifice for our sins.
  40. The Importance of Repentance (l) - Thorough self-examination is essential if our repentance is to be genuine.
  41. What is Repentance? (l) - Genuine repentance produces a change in the way we live, even in the way we think.
  42. What is Sin? (l) - We examine the aspects of sin most commonly referred to in the Bible. And learn why we sin so we can better understand the necessity of the conversion process.
  43. How to Enter the Kingdom of God (l) - Christians are told to "seek first the Kingdom of God." But what must we do to enter God's coming Kingdom and inherit eternal life?
  44. A King Fallen and Restored: A Story of God's Grace (l) - The Bible is hard on its heroes. While it records their great deeds, it also records their flaws and often their worst sins.
  45. The Apostle Paul on Struggling With Sin Yet Still Under Grace (l) - How does grace interact with the law of God? How do we reconcile grace and law? Two major gifts of grace are the unmerited mercy God grants us by His loving nature and His spiritual law the apostle Paul said he took "delight in"
  46. Repentance, Forgiveness, Power and Understanding Through Grace (l) - The Bible describes sin as the deadly enemy of all mankind (Romans 6:23). Our corrupted human nature has a powerful compulsion to sin (Romans 8:7). But to receive God's gift of eternal life, we must forsake sin -- a process the Bible calls repentance.
  47. In a Post-Pandemic World, Choose to Change! (l) - Staying home in self-quarantine during the recent pandemic has given many of us time to think deeply about the state of the world and our own spiritual condition. Will we go back to our old ways? Or will we recognize that it's time to think differently?
  48. God's Message: Think Differently! (l) - Could God be using this time of massive disruption to gain our attention? Just what is God telling you?
  49. Have You Really Turned Your Life Over to God? (l) - Perhaps you love God, read the Bible, pray and try to be a good person. But have you really yielded control of your life to God and are you worshipping Him as He commands in Scripture?
  50. America and the Return to God (l) - In 2 Chronicles 7:14 God says, "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." Have we reached a tipping point where it is too late to turn to God in heartfelt repentance? If so, what should you do?
  51. Baptism (l) - To receive the greatest gifts of God, you must take a specific step -- the commitment of water baptism.
  52. For Such a Time as This! (l) - Would a person placed in a position in life to help bring God's intended deliverance, to serve His will, step up and act even amid difficulty and peril? It's a decision we all face. Will you stand for God's purposes?
  53. September 11, 2001--Where Do We Go From Here? (l) - Where do you and I go from here? All of us wrestle with trying to understand why such a thing could happen in our nation.
  54. What Is a True Christian? (l) - What does it take to be a Christian? According to the Bible, there is much more to being a true follower of Jesus Christ than most people realize. How does God's Word define a true Christian?
  55. Baptism: Beginning of a New Life (l) - Previous articles in this series have covered the vital spiritual tools of prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting and repentance. But to receive the greatest gifts of God, there is another step you must take--the commitment of water baptism.
  56. Less Than Perfect (l) - Spiritual growth is serious business. Our Christian calling requires striving for perfection.
  57. Are You Putting Off Your Salvation? (l) - Even though they've come to understand the truth of God, many put off baptism for years. But is that really acceptable to God? Should you delay your baptism?
  58. 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.
  59. The Penalty for Unrepentant Sinners (l) - Do sinners go to hell?
  60. 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?
  61. What Is Repentance? (1996) (l) - Repentance is an integral part of the gospel message - God's good news for mankind. But what is it? What does it mean to repent?
  62. Taking Responsibility (l) - They were 3,000 miles away and I'd been on my own for years, but I still found myself blaming my parents. Until...
  63. What Is Repentance? (4/2004) (l) - I couldn't understand what repentance really meant. I think I toyed with the idea of walking through deep snow with a heavy burden strapped to my back.
  64. How Do You Recover From a Costly Mistake? (l) - When a broken bone heals, the body creates an area of increased density and strength at the site of the break. Godly repentance from sexual sins can strengthen your life.
  65. The Big Cover Up (l) - Trying to cover up our faults may be a human tendency, but some cover ups are just too strange to believe.
  66. The Transforming Power of Forgiveness (l) - Christ is interested in salvaging the lives of sinners. All who make a clean break with past sins can be completely forgiven.
  67. Develop Your Spiritual Senses (l) - Many want to avoid sin but don't know where to begin. By understanding the process of how sin occurs, you can better avoid it in your life.
  68. Did God Create People Evil? (l) - Viewing the suffering around the globe caused by evil leaders is discouraging. Some countries are run by outright drug lords. Others are ruled by leaders who abuse their own people. Saddam Hussein has become a poster boy of the evil tyrant in the 21st century just as Hitler and Stalin were in the 20th. Why would a good God create such evil people?
  69. Prayers for a Prisoner (l) - This young man made an impression on me, from his first day in prison to his last.
  70. Repentance: A Profound Turnaround! (l) - Previous articles in this series showed how we attain biblical understanding and spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study, meditation and fasting. What do we do then? This article shows how we must further use and apply that understanding!
  71. What Are You Waiting for? (l) - We don't all have the same experiences leading to baptism, but the Bible identifies some necessary steps in the process of conversion.
Respect
  1. The Mission and Responsibility of the Church (l) - The Church plays many roles in the bringing of salvation to the world. It stands as "the light of the world". It is the "household" or "family of God". It is the "mother" who nurtures God's sons and daughters. It functions as the "pillar and ground of the truth" in a spiritually confused world (1od". It is the "mother" who nurtures God's sons and daughters. It functions as the "pillar and ground of the truth" in a spiritually confused world.
  2. Practicing Love, Honor and Respect (l) - The Scriptures summarize the way we should interact with other people: practice love, honor and respect
  3. When Respect Is Gone, Rebellion Prevails (l) - We must learn to practice honor and respect for those in authority -- even if we disagree with them.
  4. Treating People (Including the Opposite Sex) With Respect (l) - Since no one is exactly alike, how can we get along with others? How can we deal with the differences between us?
  5. Label Products, Not People (l) - Labels can be helpful for products, but not for people. Categorizing is too often accompanied by criticizing and condemning.
  6. Respect: Is It a Dying Virtue (l) - Learning to respect others starts when we're young. Sadly, many today aren't learning this vital lesson.
  7. What Parents Wish Their Teens Knew (l) - Teens, do you know that your parents wish they could say yes to your requests more often than they say no?
  8. Lessons Learned From Little League (l) - As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children. But keep in mind we can learn a lot from them too.
Resurrection
  1. Known But to God (l) - Until the time of the resurrection God has commissioned us to walk a walk of honor and respect towards Him, who alone knows each of them and each of us.
  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. The Resurrection of the Dead: What Does the Bible Really Teach? (l) - Many people have at least a vague notion that the Bible teaches about a resurrection. But what is the resurrection all about? And how does it fit into God's overall plan for salvation?
  4. 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!
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones: What Does It Mean? (l) - The prophet Ezekiel saw a vision of vast numbers of people resurrected to live again as physical human beings. What is the meaning of this mystifying vision, and what does it teach us about God's plan?
  8. What Will It Be Like to Be Resurrected? (l) - What will it be like for those raised to life again in the resurrection described in Ezekiel's vision?
  9. Where Is the Grave? (l) - From the beginning of time, man has wondered what will happen once he departs this life. Is a physical body necessary? Where does a person go after death? There is a spiritual dimension most people miss, which is an integral part of God's Plan for building His Family.
  10. Can Man Attain Immortality? (l) - The cover of a recent issue of Time magazine astonishingly declares, "2045: The Year Man Becomes Immortal." But the Bible tells a different story about living forever.
  11. Hope Found (l) - Wars often quench hope, but God cultivates hope through the great promises found in His plan.
  12. The Great White Throne Judgment: A Biblical Mystery Explained (l) - The book of Revelation describes a resurrection in which billions will be judged. How will Jesus Christ judge them? Will He consign them to an ever-burning hellfire or instead give them their first real opportunity for salvation?
  13. The Mystery of the Resurrections Mentioned in the Bible (l) - Does the resurrection from the dead seem like a mystery to you?
  14. Hope of the Resurrection - Part One (l) - If a man dies, shall he live again? If loved ones die, will you see them again?
  15. Bible Mini-Study: Will the Dead Live Again? (l) - Is there life after death? If so, how is that possible, and what will it be like? Will it last forever?
  16. 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.
  17. The Spirit in Man Is Not an Immortal Soul (l) - The spirit in man is not animate of itself. It is not a spirit entity that consciously lives on when we die.
  18. The Exciting Feast of Trumpets (l) - The Feast of Trumpets, one of the Holy Days of the Bible, pictures future times of both sadness and gladness -- essential steps leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth!
  19. 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.
  20. 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?
  21. Three Days and Three Nights: Did Jesus Keep His Word? (l) - Jesus foretold the length of time He would be in the grave as a sign that He was the Messiah. But that time simply doesn't fit between a supposed Good Friday crucifixion and burial and an Easter Sunday resurrection. What does the Bible actually tell us?
  22. If a Man Dies, Will He Live Again? (l) - It's the great question: If you die, will you live again? You need to settle the question in your mind. And you can! Learn the good news from the Bible that answers this question!
  23. Will I Go to Heaven When I Die? (l) - The idea of going consciously to heaven at death seems comforting. But does that make it true? The Bible's answer may astonish you!
  24. God's Plan as Revealed Through the Resurrections (l) - Despite common belief, people do not have immortal souls. Rather, God's ultimate purpose for our lives is that we be given eternal life in His family through a resurrection. In fact, the Bible reveals that there is more than one resurrection.
  25. 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.
  26. Is Heaven Coming to Earth? (l) - It may come as a shock, but people don't go to heaven as disembodied souls when they die. In fact, what the Bible shows us about our ultimate future is so much more amazing than most of us have ever dreamed!
  27. 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?
  28. The Resurrection of Christ: Hope for the Ages (l) - The life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the key historical and spiritual reality for a Christian. Without His resurrection, "your faith is futile" (1 Corinthians 15:17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.). Christ's resurrection is the culmination of the most important series of events of all time.
  29. The Resurrections and Eternal Judgment (l) - Humans are mortal, with no inherent immortality. Furthermore, man is incapable of giving himself eternal life; thus the need for a resurrection.
  30. 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.
  31. What Is the Fate of the Unrepentant? (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).
  32. Do Some Bible Verses Teach We Have an Immortal Soul? (l) - The Bible confirms that "no one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven" (John 3:13). Even righteous King David, a man after God's own heart (Acts 13:22), was described by Peter as being "dead and buried" (Acts 2:29), not alive in heaven or some other state or location.
  33. Jesus Christ and Biblical Writers Compare Death to Sleep (l) - The plain teaching of the Bible is that the dead are unconscious, waiting in the grave. They are, as Jesus and Paul put it, sleeping. They will not awake until the resurrection.
  34. Paul's Desire to "Depart and Be With Christ" (l) - The interval from Paul's last thought as a human being to the time of his seeing Christ in the resurrection will seem instantaneous, since the Bible shows that the dead know nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5). This is why Paul wrote as he did in his letter to the Philippians.
  35. The Resurrection: God's Answer to Life After Death (l) - Would a merciful God inflict excruciating pain and torment on human beings for millions and millions of years-throughout all eternity? Could the great Creator God of the universe be that unfeeling and uncaring? Even though "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23), the God of love, justice and mercy has no desire to see anyone, even the incorrigibly wicked, suffer in agony for all eternity.
  36. Your Awesome Future (l) - The Bible reveals that the best that man can experience lies beyond the grave. It shows us that converted Christians will inherit eternal life at the resurrection and that death will never again lay a claim on them.
  37. 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.
  38. Introduction - Saved by His Life (l) - The central series of events for the Christian faith is the story of Jesus Christ.
  39. The Hope of the Resurrection (l) - Let's summarize what 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 [16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: [17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. , which mentions believers being caught up, actually says:
  40. 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.
  41. No one has ascended to Heaven (l) - That is, except Jesus Christ, who came down from Heaven (John 3:13And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.). But when you read in Luke 16:22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; that "the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom," it's easy to assume this means Lazarus was taken to heaven.
  42. God's Great Purpose for All Mankind (l) - The unimaginably good news is that every human being will have the chance to enter the family of God, receive divine glory and live forever as the same kind of beings the Father and Christ now are.
  43. Everlasting Life Conquers Death (l) - Understanding the meaning of life, death and what follows this physical life can give us comfort and hope in the face of death. It should also have a great impact on the kind of people we are, motivating us to live carefully and make wise choices.
  44. 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.
  45. Lazarus and the Rich Man: Proof of Heaven and Hell? (l) - This parable teaches us that choosing to reject God's instruction will bring disastrous consequences - everlasting destruction in a lake of fire.
  46. Do Some Bible Verses Teach That We Have an Immortal Soul? (l) - The Bible confirms that "no one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven" (John 3:13).
  47. Did Paul Expect to be conscious in Heaven Right After Dying? (l) - Did the Apostle Paul expect to go to heaven?
  48. "It Is Appointed for Men to Die Once" (l) - It is obvious, however, that our bodies weren't designed to last forever. As Hebrews 9:27 tells us, "it is appointed for men to die once ..."
  49. The Question of the Ages (l) - What is your destiny? Why do you exist? Why were you born? Is there a reason, a purpose, for human life?
  50. When It Seems God Doesn't Hear or Answer (l) - God does not always answer our prayers to our immediate satisfaction and instantly deliver us from our trials. But He will always do what is best for us.
  51. The Apostles Teach the Same Gospel (l) - A resurrection into the kingdom of God was the gospel of Christ and the apostles.
  52. The Reign of a New Kingdom (l) - The events at the return of Christ and the establishment of the kingdom of God.
  53. Our Final Transformation (l) - If we have God's Spirit, what is our destiny when Jesus returns? A final transformation to glorious, immortal spirit bodies.
  54. 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.
  55. "The Firstborn From the Dead" (l) - The apostle Paul referred to Jesus Christ as "the firstborn from the dead." If He is "first," what does that mean? The obvious answer is that others will follow. You need to understand what the Bible says about this crucial subject!
  56. Easter; origin of Easter (l) - Why Shouldn't We Celebrate Jesus' Resurrection?
  57. Luther and Tyndale on Death (l) - Many believe the soul is immortal and remains conscious apart from the body after death. But early reformers Martin Luther and William Tyndale recognized what the Bible teaches about this -- that those who've died have no awareness while awaiting a future resurrection.
  58. Walking With God in Times of Trouble (l) - Living in accordance with that hope and future, trusting God's promises and striving to obey and please Him, is key to walking with God.
  59. Ancient Resurrection Myths Led to Easter Customs (l) - How did so many strange customs come to be associated with the resurrection of Jesus Christ? The answer lies in pagan myths that long preceded His coming to earth!
  60. Why You Don't Have an Immortal Soul (l) - One of the most prevalent beliefs of traditional Christianity is that people have immortal souls which, at death, leave the body and go to heaven or hell. But, surprising as it may be, the Bible teaches no such concept!
  61. Beyond the Millennium (l) - The Bible describes the Millennium as a fantastic time of peace and productivity. But beyond that time, an even more amazing period awaits!
  62. If a Man Die, Will He Live Again? (l) - The ancient words of Job reflect an age-old question: What happens to us when we die? Is death the end for us? Is there any hope for us beyond the grave? The Bible gives the clear - and to many surprising - answers.
  63. The Resurrection: The Astounding Biblical Truth (l) - The hope of the resurrection comes alive in the midst of a tragic death. This moving account underscores the reality of the moment when we will be reunited with our loved ones.
  64. What the Bible Says About Baptism (l) - Baptism is one of the most important beliefs of Christianity, but why? What is this ceremony all about? Is baptism merely an archaic symbol, or does it hold a deep meaning for the modern Christian? Does it matter which method of baptism is used: sprinkling, pouring, immersion or some other technique? When should one be baptized?
  65. "All Those in the Tombs Will Hear His Voice' (l) - Jesus made a number of puzzling references to a future resurrection -- puzzling, that is, if we try to reconcile them with the traditional view of heaven and hell.
  66. The Biblical Festivals That Show How God Will Bring World Peace (l) - Will mankind ever experience lasting peace? Humanity's track record isn't very good. But a series of biblical feasts reveals how God will indeed bring lasting world peace!
  67. The Quest for Immortality (l) - The desire to prolong life or find the key to preserving life forever goes back a long way. But the real answer goes back further than even the ancient Chinese or Egyptians.
  68. A Holy Day Provides Comfort (l) - I'd enjoyed a wonderful Feast of Tabernacles and Last Great Day with my family and friends. Little did I know how important the meaning of this final Holy Day was going to be when I returned home.
  69. Questions and Answers - Nov/Dec 2005 (l) - Do the Scriptures to support anyone getting a second chance for salvation once they are dead? The Good News magazine answers this reader's question.
  70. Seeing It With Your Own Eyes (l) - God speed the day when He says to all the bones, "Live!"
  71. Letters From Our Readers - Sep/Oct 2001 (l) - Letters about resurrection, heaven and hell, trinity, Harry Potter
  72. Questions and Answers - Sep/Oct 2003 (l) - Answers to Biblical questions about God's calling and the resurrection.
  73. Letters From Our Readers - May/Jun 2003 (l) - Letters from readers of the Good News, May/June 2003.
  74. Should Christians Fear Death? (l) - In a world that doesn't value life, can we have a proper understanding of death?
  75. The Resurrections of the Dead (l) - The Bible speaks often of the resurrection of the dead. But what is the purpose of the dead being raised if people go to heaven or hell at death, as many believe?
  76. When I Die Will I Go to Heaven? (l) - A few years ago a Time-magazine poll relvealed that 81% of Americans believe in a heaven where people live forever with God after they die. But do these beliefs square with the Bible?
  77. 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.
  78. A Message of Hope Following the Death of a Loved One (l) - Losing any loved one is difficult. But what hope can we look to when a child is lost to sudden tragedy?
  79. 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.
  80. Who Will Go to Hell? (l) - What is hell? In the Bible the word hell is mentioned 54 times. It is translated from four different words. The only one in the Old Testament -- sheol in the Hebrew -- and one in the New Testament -- hades in Greek -- have the meaning of the grave, a pit or the abode of the dead. Sheol is the only word in the Old Testament from which hell is translated in the King James Version of the Bible. It is translated "hell" 31 times. Hades is translated "hell" 10 times in the New Testament.
  81. Everyone Will Have a Fair Chance! (l) - Life in this world is certainly not fair. Some wonder about the next life. Does the Bible's teaching of a second resurrection mean a second chance? Or is it really a first chance -- a fair chance to avoid the "second death" and live happily forever?
  82. When I Die, Will I Go to Heaven? (l) - A few years ago a Time magazine poll revealed that 81 percent of people in the United States believe in "the existence of heaven, where people live forever with God after they die." The poll also showed that ideas vary widely on exactly what it's like in heaven. But what does the Bible really say about life after death?
  83. '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.
  84. God's Awesome Purpose for Those in the First Resurrection (l) - When Christ returns to establish the Kingdom of God on earth, those in the first resurrection will serve as judges and priests and will "reign on the earth".
  85. Do Good People Really Go to Heaven When They Die? (l) - Most churchgoers believe that when they die they will go to heaven. But will they?the Bible reveals some astounding truths about the muystery of life beyond the grave.
  86. Are the Thousands Who Perished in the Tsunami Lost Forever? (l) - What is the ultimate fate of the almost 300,000 men, women and children who lost their lives in the Indian Ocean tsunami?
  87. God's Plan as Revealed by His Holy Days (l) - God has an incredible plan and purpose for mankind. But how does He reveal it, and how can we understand it?
  88. Hope for Unbelieving Loved Ones (l) - What does one say at the funeral of an atheist especially when that atheist is one's own father?
  89. Dorcas, a Faithful Disciple (l) - A dramatic miracle the energized the early church, a woman was raised to life again.But did this momentous event overshadow an important lessons we need to learn?
  90. Why Was Jesus Christ Resurrected? (l) - What is the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for our future?
Retirement
  1. The Power of Compounding (l) - Many people don't realize the power of compounding and the effect of time. Preparing for retirement is best done early in life rather than later.
  2. Aging Gracefully in an Uncertain World (l) - Growing old should be positive experience. How can we make those positive and productive?
Revelation, book of
  1. Don't Mess With Revelation! (l) - Revelation does have a message for us today, and you can understand what it is!
  2. The Time of the End: The End of What? (l) - The Bible speaks of "the time of the end." But exactly what will come to an end?
  3. The End Time in the Book of Revelation (l) - The end time in the Book of Revelation.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. The Book of Revelation's Divine Authority (l) - Too many scholars and critics place the book of Revelation, the Apocalypse of the Bible, in the same class as other apocalyptic writings. They don't realize that the book of Revelation is in a class of its own.
  7. Satan: The Great Seducer (l) - Satan uses people to deceive other people. He especially likes to use people who seem, from outward appearances, to be trustworthy.
  8. Duality in Bible Prophecy (l) - We must carefully examine the context of prophecies to understand their meaning and discern whether the prophecy seems incomplete after its first fulfillment. It is equally important to avoid reading duality into passages that do not support such interpretation.
  9. Keys to Understanding Revelation (l) - Revelation puts many of the earlier prophecies of the Bible into an understandable context and reveals a much-needed framework for prophecies relating to the end of the age.
  10. 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.
  11. The Seals of the Prophetic Scroll (l) - Revelation's main prophetic message is unveiled primarily through seven sets of symbols. Christ alone can unveil the meaning of the seals.
  12. Graphic: Chapter Outline of the Book of Revelation (l) - View the chapter outline of the book of Revelation.
  13. The Fall of Satan's Kingdom (l) - Satan will not always dominate planet earth. Bible prophecy reveals that an astounding series of events will shake our world as never before and usher in a new age-a 1,000-year era under the rule of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:10; Luke 21:31)
  14. Chapter Outline of the Book of Revelation (l) - Chapter Outline of the Book of Revelation.
  15. Story Flow of the Book of Revelation (l) - Story flow of the book of Revelation.
  16. The Perfect Prophetic Storm (l) - The Bible prophecies a time when two earthshaking events will combine to overwhelm humanity. What are these two events, these prophectic storms?
  17. 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.
  18. Visions of Judgment: The Pale Horse of Pestilence (l) - The world is gripped by headlines of a new and deadly virus coming out of Asia. SARS has killed hundreds and threatens the economic stability of several Asian countries. Is this the leading edge of future plagues mentioned in your Bible, or another warning of the fragility of our modern world?
  19. The Seven Beatitudes of Revelation (l) - The seven beatitudes of Revelation, make it abundantly clear that God wants to give us His "penny," not for our thoughts, but for our actions. And if we have to wait a while, it's worth it -- because after all, there's a blessing. Seven of them!
  20. Isn't It About Time You Read the Book? (l) - The Bible makes the remarkable claim of being the inspired Word of God, the divine instruction for mankind. Shouldn't we learn what it has to say?
  21. 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?
  22. The Horsemen of Revelation: The Black Horse of Famine (l) - The food-rich countries' potential to feed the entire planet makes it hard to imagine a famine extensive enough to thrust the earth into a global crisis. Yet the third seal of Revelation 6, employing the symbol of a black horse, describes just such a horrifying scene. How could this happen? What would be its consequences?
  23. The Horsemen of Revelation: The Pale Horse of Pestilence (l) - Previous articles in this series covered the meaning of the first three of the horsemen of Revelation -- religious deception, war and famine. What does the fourth, the pale green horse and its rider, signify?
  24. World Won't End in "Fire and Ice" (l) - There are times of restoration ahead. It is when we frame our prophetic worldview in the promises and hope of that passage that we can make sense of our world and have a positive view for the future.
  25. World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2003 (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?
  26. 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.
  27. 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?
  28. Armageddon and Divine Intervention (l) - God will intervene to stop humanity from destroying itself.
  29. Revelation's Cast of Characters (l) - The last book of the Bible is full of intriguing symbols and mysterious characters. Knowing who the actors are helps us understand the plot.
  30. Visions of Judgment: The Ride of the Third Horseman -- Famine (l) - With the potential for the food-producing countries to feed the entire globe, it's hard to imagine how famine could grip the earth in the crisis that ends the age. Yet, the third seal opens to a horrifying scene of food scarcity that leads to global famine. How could this happen? What will be the result?
  31. The Book of Revelation: History and Prophecy (l) - Many people view Revelation, sometimes called the Apocalypse, as a mysterious book of strange symbols and images. Yet is has a clear and definite historical background.
Righteousness
  1. Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (l) - As human beings, we need physical food to survive. But the most important "bread of life" comes to us from Jesus Christ through God's Word and Holy Spirit, which replenish us.
  2. Lessons From the Parables: Matthew 22 - The Invitation to the Wedding Feast (l) - One of Jesus Christ's parables shows that it's crucially important for us to be wearing the right kind of garments -- but what does that mean?
  3. Jesus and Paul Emphasize the Law's Correct Focus (l) - By the time of Jesus and Paul, some Jewish religious leaders had distorted the focus of God's law.
  4. Did Abraham Keep the Same Commandments God Gave to Moses? (l) - Most religious teachers say that God's commands given through Moses applied only to ancient Israel and are not for us today. But in drawing that conclusion, most of them overlook what God said about Abraham: "Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws".
  5. How Can We Obey God's Commandments? (l) - In peoples' minds, keeping God's commandments is an unattainable goal. But these commandments can be obeyed, at least in the outward letter of the law, by ordinary people.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. How Should We Understand Scripture? (l) - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
  10. Virtual Christian or Virtual Magazine? (l) - I was, at first, a bit concerned with the title Virtual Christian Magazine. After all, the magazine is meant to be a real magazine.
  11. 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?
  12. The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ (l) - When Jesus Christ returns to earth He will initiate "the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets"
  13. Noah: An Example of Righteousness (l) - The story of Noah.
  14. Christian Warfare (l) - The Bible describes Christians as soldiers. Like any other soldier, they must learn to survive the inevitable battle to fight another day. What are the weapons of a Christian soldier, and how does a soldier for Christ define victory?
Roman Empire
  1. Europe and the Church, Part 2, What Led to Rome (l) - Two thousand years ago the Roman Empire held sway over Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Its legacy was to continue down through the centuries and is with us to this day.
  2. A New Superpower to Emerge (l) - Bible prophecy foretells a revival of the Roman Empire.
  3. The Mediterranean Union: Another Roman Empire? (l) - A media circus was in high gear as U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was greeted in the Middle East and Europe as a political superstar in late July 2008. But a potentially far more important development in that part of the world the week before garnered little attention.
  4. Europe and the Church, Part 5: The Identity of the Little Horn (l) - Who is the little horn of Daniel 7:8, the horn with "eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking pompous words"? Since this article is the fifth in a series that began in the May 2008 issue, readers should be aware that some of the content builds on information explained in previous installments.
  5. Three of the First Horns Plucked Out by the Roots (l) - Who, then, are the three horns plucked up by the roots before the rise of the papacy?
  6. The New Mediterranean Union: Seeds of a New Roman Empire? (l) - A media circus was in full swing as U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was greeted in the Middle East and Europe as a political superstar in late July 2008. But a potentially far more important development in that part of the world the week before garnered little attention.
  7. Europe and the Church, Part 6: The First of the Seven Mountains on Which the Woman Sits (l) - After the uprooting of the three little horns (Daniel 7:8), with the growing power of the papacy, Europe was now set to witness the first attempted restoration of imperial Rome under the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian. This was to be the first of the "seven mountains on which the woman sits" (Revelation 17:9).
  8. The "Christian Caesar" (l) - In 800A.D. Charlemagne was proclaimed Rex Pater Europae (King Father of Europe) and espoused the ideal of a unified Christian Empire.
  9. Europe and the Church, Part 7: Charlemagne, Father of Modern Europe (l) - Over three centuries after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Charlemagne, king of the Franks, was crowned by the pope in the year 800. The second mountain "on which the woman sits" (Revelation 17:9) was set to inspire Europeans for centuries, including those behind today's European Union.
  10. The Making of Emperor and Empire (l) - The fact that Charlemagne continued to make Aachen, not Rome, his capital, underlined the passage of political power from the Mediterranean to northern Europe, from the Latin peoples to the Teutons. Above all, the coronation established the Holy Roman Empire.
  11. Europe and the Church, Part 8...Otto the Great, Founder of the First Reich (l) - Almost everybody is aware of the Third Reich, which was meant to last a thousand years, but few today know much about the First Reich, which actually did. Although its origins go back to Charlemagne, the 10th century German Emperor Otto I was instrumental in founding the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
  12. Europe and the Church, Part 9: Charles V's Empire Upon Which the Sun Never Set (l) - The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was the most famous Habsburg in history, presiding over an empire that stretched from the Philippines to Peru and was the greatest in Europe. During his reign he was confronted with major challenges, including the Protestant Reformation. His reign constituted the fourth of the seven prophesied resurrections of the Roman Empire, which will see its final resurrection just before the return of Jesus Christ as King of Kings.
  13. Europe and the Church, Part 11: Germany's Dream of Conquest (l) - At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, the country of Germany did not even exist. But a century later it had risen to seriously challenge the greatest European empires and forever change the history of the world.
  14. Europe and the Church, Part 13: And One Is Yet to Come (l) - The book of Revelation shows there is to be one more revival of the Roman Empire immediately prior to Christ's return. Is the European Union the prophesied revival?
  15. What Could America and Britain Learn From Rome's Fall? (l) - The fall of Rome is one of the most important and world-shaping events in history. But it provides more than an interesting study of the past. It also holds many important lessons for the Western world today.
  16. The EU: A Seventh Roman Revival in the Making? (l) - In the devastated aftermath of World War II, it seemed unimaginable that Europe could rise again. Many venerable cities had been bombed into rubble. The dead were counted in the tens of millions. Old institutions and organizations ceased to exist.
  17. The Great Image in Nebuchadnezzar's Dream (l) - The great image that God revealed to Nebuchadnezzar in a dream was interpreted by the prophet Daniel.
  18. Roman Revivals of a United Europe (l) - How can we know that the last world superpower will be a modern-day incarnation of the Roman Empire? There are a few Bible indicators that point in that direction.
  19. The Four Empires of Daniel's Prophecies (l) - Daniel's book prophesied events fulfilled many centuries ago as well as major events yet to come. It reveals a history of the region, written in advance, from Daniel's time right up to the return of Jesus Christ.
  20. Which Day Is the Sabbath? (l) - Whereas the Catholic Church claimed authority to establish its own times of worship, Protestant churches generally justified Sunday observance on the grounds that the seventh-day Sabbath was replaced in the New Testament by worship on Sunday in honor of Christ's resurrection. There is no biblical authority for changing the day of rest and worship from the seventh day to Sunday.
  21. What is Europe? (l) - Europe is beset by growing angst about its identity and place in the world.
  22. Where Is the Europe-U.S. Divide Leading? (l) - Much of Europe has long chafed at the United States' global preeminence. In recent decades Europe has dreamed of a European superpower to challenge U.S. dominance--now coming to fruition in the European Union. Three recent books help explain European thinking and resentment toward the United States, and Bible prophecy shows where it will ultimately lead.
  23. Can Civilization Collapse? (l) - Is it possible that civilization as we know it could suddenly collapse? The ultimate good news.
  24. The Rising European Superpower: Prophesied in the Bible? (l) - Events in Europe are reshaping the world. The European Union has now expanded from 15 to 25 members. Common currency, a European constitution, military and intelligence cooperation. Why are these developments taking place? Where are they heading and how will they affect you? The shocking truth was foretold centuries ago in the pages of your Bible!
  25. The Rise and Fall of Empires (5/2004) (l) - Europeans have worked toward a united Europe. Dreams of it go back 2,000 years to the Roman Empire, and regular efforts have been made to revive that empire along with its might and glory.
  26. 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.
  27. 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?
Romania
  1. World News Review July 1999 (l) - World news - July 1999
Romans, book of
  1. Paul Regularly Used the Old Testament as the Authority for His Teaching (l) - Paul quotes from 183 Old Testament passages.
  2. Did Paul Teach That All Days of Worship Are Alike? (l) - Many people assume from Paul says in Romans that whatever day one chooses to rest and worship is irrelevant so long as one is "fully convinced in his own mind" and "observes it to the Lord."
  3. Did Paul Tell the Romans One Thing and the Corinthians the Opposite? (l) - Did Paul write to the church members in Rome to tell them Sabbath-keeping was irrelevant, while simultaneously teaching Jews and gentiles alike "every Sabbath" in Corinth?
  4. Does Romans 14 Abolish Laws on Unclean Meats? (l) - Many believe Romans 14 says that Christians are free from all former restrictions regarding the meats they may eat.
Rome
  1. Daniel Forsees the Kingdom of God (l) - Jesus Christ will replace the kingdoms of this world with the Kingdom His Father will give Him at His return -- the Kingdom of God. This is the good news of Daniel's prophecy and the same good news Jesus preached.
  2. 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.
  3. The Bible & Archaeology - The Book of Acts: The Message Spreads (l) - Researchers have found much material that supports the biblical account of Paul's trips through the Mediterranean world.
  4. World News and Trends - Mar/Apr 2002 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world.
Roosevelt, Theodore
  1. How Events Molded the Character of One Future President (l) - Theodore Roosevelt, as have many others, responded to trials and suffering by accomplishing more than he would have achieved had those tests never happened.
  2. Panama: Another Major Sea Gate Relinquished (l) - The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and a symbol of "The American Century." What is the significance of America's decision to turn it over to Panamanian control?
Rule of law
  1. The Uncrowned King of Virtue (l) - George Washington is still one of the most important and respected people in American history. Why? What made him great? And whom did he try to follow?
  2. The War on Law and Order (l) - A widespread movement to discredit, defund and physically assault law enforcement officers has shocked many nations. What's going on? What's behind the war on law and order?
Russia
  1. International Power Shifts Threaten the Western World (l) - Western global supremacy is definitely on the wane as key Asian nations make significant economic progress while Middle Eastern conflicts trouble the West politically and militarily. We are in desperate need of a biblical compass so we can grasp the tragic implications of how these potentially massive political power shifts will impact the West's way of life.
  2. World News and Trends - September/October 2007 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept/Oct 2007
  3. What's Ahead for America? (l) - Sensing a weakness of will, hostile nations appear to be ganging up on America. Some consider the United States a second-rate power. What are some of the specific problems, internationally and domestically, and how will they affect America's future?
  4. Exit President Putin, Enter Prime Minister Putin (l) - Russian President Putin must leave office early next year. Yet his policies and his posture are those of a man building an empire, rather than merely a legacy. It's clear he intends to hang onto power. What does this mean for the EU, the United States, China and Southern Asia?
  5. Georgia on Moscow's Mind (l) - The August miniwar between Russia and Georgia was not simply a local conflict about ethnic groups. It has huge implications for the NATO alliance and Europe's future energy security.
  6. The Russian Bear Has Awakened (l) - While the world was distracted by the Olympic games in Beijing, Russia suddenly invaded Georgia, a staunch Western ally and possible future NATO member. What's behind Russia's muscle-flexing?
  7. World News and Trends - September/October 2008 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept/Oct 2008
  8. Syria, Small but Significant (l) - Why should we be concerned with this small Middle Eastern nation? A prophecy in the small biblical book of Amos answers that question!
  9. World News & Trends Jan 2009 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Jan. 2009
  10. Out of Hibernation: The Russian Bear (l) - What role will the resurgent Russia play in end-time events?
  11. World News & Trends September/October 2010 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Sept 2010
  12. World News & Trends March 2011 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. March 2011
  13. 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?
  14. America and Britain: a Public Display of Weakness (l) - Over a very short time Western intervention in Syria seemed to be coming at a fast pace.
  15. Russia Flexes its Muscles (l) - A feature article in the Financial Times quoted Georgian diplomat and foreign policy analyst Alexander Rondeli as joking "that while Russians may not be good at 'soft power' -- the art of attraction -- 'they know how to do soft blackmail'" (Neil Buckley and Roman Olearchyk, "Eastern Europe: Which Way to Turn?" Nov. 11, 2013).
  16. Increasing Disorder Follows on Heels of U.S. Retreat (l) - A Wall Street Journal article stated at the outset of the new year: "The world is messy, and it is getting more so as the U.S. retreats from its role as the protector of global order. With civil wars, uprisings against governments and other bloody disputes proliferating, it can be hard to tell the good guys from the bad" ("Global Disorder Scorecard," Dec. 30, 2013).
  17. 70 Years After D-Day: From Power to Impotence (l) - Seventy years ago, an American-led Allied invasion on the beaches of Normandy marked the beginning of the end of the grip of tyranny over Europe. In little more than a year, the United States would emerge as a superpower and world policeman. Contrast that to today, when that superpower is in retreat -- its influence and power rapidly declining.
  18. Feeble U.S. Stand Allows Russian Imperialism (l) - The United States increasingly appears impotent to affect policy and outcomes in other nations, even when national interests are at stake
  19. As America Retreats, a Dangerous World Emerges (l) - What happens when the world's policeman hangs up his badge and gun and retires into the sunset? We're beginning to get a sobering firsthand look.
  20. Moscow Eyes Moldova Next? (l) - Russia's bullying posture toward Ukraine has been the big news out of Europe so far in 2014.
  21. Russia cozying up to Iran and China (l) - Aggression against Ukraine's sovereignty has diminished Russia's status in the eyes of its nominal Western allies.
  22. The Global Economy and Russian Sanctions (l) - Since the Russian takeover of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, economic sanctions have been imposed on Russia as a punitive reprimand by the Western powers of the world. Immediately, in a seemingly juvenile reaction, Russia responded with counter-sanctions.
  23. Putin Raises the Stakes (l) - After a relatively peaceful couple of months, the early days of 2015 saw another increase in violence in Eastern Ukraine.
  24. Are We in a Dangerous Age of Appeasement? (l) - Two significant powers, Russia and Iran, are throwing their weight around and taking over nearby territory. But rather than stand up to them, Western powers -- especially the United States -- meekly acquiesce. The parallels with the preā€"World War II appeasement of Adolf Hitler are striking.
  25. Russian and American Dominance Predicted by Character Assessment (l) - For half a century after World War II the world was divided in two in terms of international power -- split between the American-led free world and the Russian-led Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc.
  26. Russia's Geographic Outlook (l) - Russia often doesn't make sense to the West.
  27. 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?
  28. Ukraine: A Personal Look at a Country in Crisis (l) - We should give attention to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine -- what's behind it, where it may lead and the terrible human toll being paid. Here is some needed perspective from one with personal ties to the region.
  29. Where Does Russia Fit in End-Time Bible Prophecy? (l) - More than two decades after the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia is very much back in the news -- and not in a good way. Recent aggressive moves are raising fears of a renewed Russian expansionism. How might this play out in Bible prophecy?
  30. Russia ups the ante in Syria (l) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been in power since 2000, stepping into the position previously occupied by his father until his death.
  31. Russia-Turkey Conflict Escalates in Syria (l) - Syria's civil war is a quagmire not only for supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Syrian revolutionary fighters, but also for other nations that have become embroiled in the conflict.
  32. ISIS calls for violence against Russia (l) - The self-proclaimed Islamic State (or ISIS) continues to terrorize the Middle East while encouraging and supporting terrorist attacks abroad, especially in Europe, and influencing jihadist activity in the United States.
  33. Putin's Party Elected Again: More Voter Fraud? (l) - Bad leadership is not new to our world, but the globalization of economies has linked us all together in ways not possible in the past.
  34. A Weaker but Bolder Russia (l) - Recently The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict -- helping President Bashar al-Assad in fighting against Islamist forces seeking his ouster -- has given some insight into Russian military capabilities.
  35. Putin and Russia's Push for Power (l) - What's going on in Russia under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin?
  36. 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?
  37. 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.
  38. 100 Years of Communism (l) - A century has passed since the 1917 October Revolution that led to the birth of the Soviet Union and a worldwide communist movement. How did that revolution come about, and what were its fruits? What lessons should mankind learn from this failed attempt to create a utopia?
  39. 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.
  40. Russia's Influence on America and the World (l) - The communist revolution that began in Russia 100 years ago ultimately swept up many nations in its grip. And although the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Russia's influence on America and the rest of the world continues in ways few people realize or admit.
  41. The Soviet Union - The Dream and the Reality (l) - I grew up in the Soviet Union and experienced it firsthand. The system was founded on the dream of a worker's paradise where all would share and every need would be met. So why did it fail?
  42. Empires on the Rise (l) - Will China overtake America and become a world empire? Will Russia restore the former might of the Soviet Union? Will Iran's efforts to dominate the Middle East reclaim the ancient glory of the Persian Empire? And what about Europe/will it too see the return of an ancient power?
  43. America - the Diminishing Empire (l) - For nearly a decade the United States has been withdrawing from world leadership. What's actually happening? And what does the future hold for the country's role in the world?
  44. 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.
  45. Vladimir Putin (l) - An emerging end-time age of emperors is upon us. Empires dismantled in the two world wars are coming back with a vengeance, their kings stirred by vivid memories and visions of former history. One who fits this description is Vladimir Putin.
  46. Current Events & Trends- July/August 2018 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the July/August 2018 issue of Beyond Today.
  47. 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?
  48. Current Events & Trends - January/February 2022 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the January/February 2022 issue of Beyond Today.
  49. Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (l) - Russia's brutal invasion of neighboring Ukraine has stunned the world and shocked Europe out of its long complacency. Does Bible prophecy shed any light on this?
  50. A Return to 1970s Stagflation? (l) - Remember the 1970s' high unemployment, empty store shelves, lines at gas stations and skyrocketing inflation? History may be set to repeat!
  51. The Human Side of the Ukraine Tragedy (l) - Ukraine's current tragedy is one more sad chapter in a long history of invasion and oppression.
  52. Current Events & Trends May/June 2023 (l) - An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the May/June 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
  53. The BRICS Are Coming (l) - Are the Dollar's Dominant Days Numbered? As the U.S. economy stumbles under painful inflation and government overspending, new international alliances threaten the dollar's dominance -- with eventual dire consequences for America.
  54. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 2001 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 2001.
  55. Fascism Returns to Europe (l) - Today, no extremist party calls itself fascist, but whatever the name, fascism is still the game.
  56. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Jan/Feb 1999 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 1999
  57. World News Review Jan. 1999 (l) - World news - Jan. 1999
  58. May They Rest in Peace (l) - Romanov burial exposes rift in Russia. An attempt to bring closure on one of the most sordid affairs of the 20th century.
  59. What Lies Ahead for U.S. Leasership? (l) - End-time events can take place without warning. We are told to watch and to love the truth. If we do, we'll have the context to understand events of the coming years.
  60. World News Review February 1999 (l) - World news - Feb 1999
  61. 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
  62. 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?"
  63. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - Sep/Oct 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. September/October 2000
  64. Europe's Growing Energy Worries (l) - To what extent should the European Union be dependent on foreign sources of energy? That question is a matter of growing concern for EU leaders. Case in point: Natural gas.
  65. World News Review Dec 2003 (l) - World news review. December 2003.
  66. 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?
  67. World News Review January 2000 (l) - World news - Jan 2000
  68. World News Review July 1999 (l) - World news - July 1999
  69. Seeing It With Your Own Eyes (l) - God speed the day when He says to all the bones, "Live!"
  70. Five Significant Trends of 2006 (l) - What are some of last year's really important benchmark events and trends? How does the Bible pass judgment on these happenings today?
  71. What to Watch to Discern the Times (l) - A look at three key trends: globalization, religious ecumenism and global power shifts.
  72. World News Review March 1999 (l) - World news - March 1999
  73. An Overview of Conditions Around the World Nov/Dec 1999 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. November/December 1999.
  74. World News Review September/October 1999 (l) - World news - Sep/Oct 1999
  75. 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.
  76. 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.
  77. World News Review September/October 1998 (l) - World news - Sept/Oct 1998
  78. Russia's Time of Troubles (l) - Current troubles only serve to underscore long-standing weaknesses in the Russian system of government. Will Putin have the vision to lead his nation? Will Russians demand a stronger leader?
  79. U.S. Election-Year Challenges Beyond President's Control (l) - In this election year, suddenly old problems are reemerging that seem beyond the president's control. Problems in the Far East, Russia and the Middle East are back with us as if they had never gone away.
  80. Germany and Russia-Shifting Balance of Power (l) - More than a century after his death, Otto von Bismark's, dream for Germany seems closer to being realized.
  81. 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?
  82. World News and Trends - Jan/Fen 2000 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. January/February 2000
  83. Will Russia Win in Chechnya? (l) - Last time they failed to crush the Chechens. Will Russia succeed this time?
  84. World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 2005 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. Nov/Dec 2005.
  85. What Should We Watch to Discern the Times? (l) - What key trends should we expect and see when we compare the state of the world with the prophecies of the Bible?
  86. Russia's Time of Trouble (l) - Russia's troubles underscore long standing weaknesses on how it has governed itself. Will Russians demand stronger leadership?
  87. Russian Resurgence in a Unipolar World (l) - Russia is a superpower no longer, so what is behind President Putin's bold actions toward Hamas, Iran, Eastern Europe and China? Russia will play a critical role in geopolitics and globalization in the 21st century. No longer a superpower, it is still a superplayer.
  88. World News and Trends - Nov/Dec 1998 (l) - An overview of conditions around the world. November/December 1998.
  89. An Overview of Conditions Around the World - May/Jun 1997 (l) - A brief synopsis of world events. May/June 1997
Ruth
  1. Pentecost and the Book of Ruth (l) - What connections are there between Pentecost and the book of Ruth?
  2. The Ultimate Purpose of the Family (l) - Do you know the ultimate purpose for the family? When you know that purpose, it can transform your family's relationships!
  3. Ruth: an example of faith and devotion (l) - Ruth's loyal devotion can inspire us to remain faithful to God, His truth and His Church.
  4. The Hesed Factor (l) - How does the Old Testament principle of hesed 'covenant loyalty' apply to Christians today? The love story of Ruth shows the way.
Rwanda
  1. Genocide Survivor: "I Hope We've Learned Our Lesson..." (l) - "One day we were neighbors, and the next day the massacre began." That's how the survivor of a tribal massacre described the shocking turn of events that led to the murder of 18 of her family members. Her tragic story cuts to the heart of humanity's inability to find lasting peace...
  2. 'I Hope We've Learned Our Lesson ...' (l) - "One day we were neighbors, and the next day the massacre began." That's how the survivor of a tribal massacre described the shocking turn of events that led to the murder of 18 of her family members. Her tragic story cuts to the heart of humanity's inability to find lasting peace
  3. Is There "Just Cause" for Nations to Intervene in the Affairs of Other Nations? (l) - Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon considers Iran to be as dangerous as Iraq and a "center of world terror." Why should this be so?

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