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Good News magazine

September/October 2006
Vol. 11, Number 5

Editorial: Some Things Don't Change
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

The Middle East in Conflict: How Will It End?
In the wake of a sudden and brutal war between Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas and Israel, Time magazine asked some of the right questions: "What is it about the Middle East that makes the conflicts so intractable? Why the hate and where's the healing?" These are excellent questions. Does the Bible hold the answers?

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A Coming Divine Deliverance for Israel

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Coming: A Massive European Intervention in the Middle East

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Media Blitz Against Israel

Radical Islam: An Arc of Extremism That Threatens the Globe
British Prime Minister Tony Blair recently warned of an "arc of extremism" that extends across much of the Islamic world posing a threat to Western civilization. How great is this threat, and where is it leading?

God's Plan for World Peace: A Sure Thing!
Mankind's agreements for enduring peace never last. But God has promised us a period of peace that will endure for 1,000 years. Can we realistically believe that promise? How will it come about?

Five Years After 9/11
In the five years since 9/11, no similar terrorist attacks have occurred in the United States, and only a few have impacted the rest of the Western world. Could there be more than meets the eye as to why?

The Element of Surprise
An often-overlooked element stands as a powerful warning in connection with the coming of major prophetic events. People will be absolutely stunned by the suddenness of prophecies being fulfilled!

Good Government: The Best Is Yet to Come
History is a chronology of tragically failed governments. While at times governments have shown potential for bettering people's lives, still humanity aches for good government—and it is coming!

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How Will God's Government on Earth Be Different?

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The Four Components of Government

Knowing God for the First Time
A time is coming when all mankind will come to know God. But meanwhile, through His festivals, God offers us the opportunity to experience now what the whole world will experience in the future.

Repentance: A Profound Turnaround!
Earlier articles have shown how we attain spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study, meditation and fasting. What do we do then? Here's how we must further use and apply that understanding!

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Repentance, Penance and Grace

Signs of the End Times—Only Possible in Our Day
Every generation has its prophets of doom who claim that the end of
the world is right around the corner. Could Jesus Christ return at any
time, or must certain prophesied events take place prior to His return?

Regular Features

World News and Trends
An overview of conditions around the world.

Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts.


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