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July/August 1996 Issue
Volume 1, Number 4

© 1996, United Church of God, an International Association














Table of Contents

*** COVER FEATURES ***
dot Jerusalem 3000: An Uncertain Celebration - As Jerusalem celebrates the 3,000th anniversary of King David's choice of the city as his capital, questions abound about the future of the city and the territory of David's ancient kingdom. Age-old antagonisms resurface regularly, often accompanied by violence, tragedy and bloodshed. Will this city, contested by conquerors and cultures over the millennia, ever find a true and lasting peace?

*** FEATURE ARTICLES ***
dot Anchaeology and the City of David - Almost 160 years of excavations have confirmed many details of biblical accounts of the city's history. The Bible continues to be verified.
dot King David: Man or Myth? - Was David, Israelite warrior-king, a historical figure? Archaeological discoveries show that he was a real ruler of ancient Israel.
dot U.S. Election-Year Challenges Beyond President's Control - In this election year, old problems in the Far East, Russia and the Middle East have resurfaced as if they had never gone away.
dot Reflections on the Dunblane Tragedy - A deranged man brings unimaginable horror to a quiet Scottish town. Is there a missing dimension in the suffering we see around us?
dot How Do We Know That We Love God? - Is love just a nice, warm felling toward God, or is there more to it than that? The Bible is clear, and you need to understand this vital truth!
dot Respect: Is It a Dying Virtue - Lack of respect is a growing problem in many societies. Are you teaching your children to show respect for others? Here are some practical tips.
dot What Happened to the Family Meal? - In today's busy society, enjoying the family meal together is becoming increasingly rare. Here's why it's worth saving - and how to save it.

*** REGULAR FEATURES ***
  • World News and Trends
    dotSignificant Developments Dot the World Scene

  • Profiles in Faith
    dotJohn: The Apostle of Love - John wrote so extensively about love that Bible schlars call him the apostle of love. Why did he write so much about the subject? And what can we learn from the writings of John?

  • Understanding God's Word
    dotWhat Is the Gospel?

  • Just For Youth
    dot Too Young to Die - Why did she do it? Was Vicki's life so unbearable that she saw no other way out of her problems?

  • *** EXPANDED EDITION ***
    dot The Rest of the Story: The Story of Rest - Get an overview from the Bible of a much-neglected commandment.
    dot Did the Apostle Paul Abolish the Sabbath? - Did Paul nullify or change the Sabbath commandment?
    dot Did Jesus Christ Abolish the Law? - Did Christ do away with the Law? What does the Bible say?
    dot Who Is the Center of Our Worship? - Could the focus of our worship be misdirected?
    dot What Does God Require for Eternal Life? - What, if any, are our responsibilities beyond simple belief?
    dot Who Could Possibly Misunderstand the Second Coming? - The apostles were confused about Christ's return - could you be also?


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