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I am so thankful and blessed to have received the new issue of The Good News magazine. I really enjoyed the articles "What's the Key to Real Leadership?" and "Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President?" Both were correctly in line with the Word of God and presented the biblical view and truth of both topics. Many Christian organizations turn me away nowadays because they continue to promote one presidential candidate while completely dismissing another. I am thankful that you choose to promote Jesus Christ instead of falling into the political divisions of Christianity that are so prevalent today.
-J., Internet
An opportunity to reveal that God's plan is that of a kingdom was missed by your article "Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President?" To be a king one must have property to rule over. As Creator all is His and He rules from the Kingdom of Heaven. Adam was made king over a colony of His kingdom. Jesus had to come to restore the kingdom that Adam lost. Next Jesus returns as King of kings to rule over all. We are kings and priests to rule with Him over areas to be assigned. In a kingdom everything belongs to the king. We are just stewards of His blessings.
-B.W.C., Hewitt, Texas
We are unable to cover every important point in one article due to space limitations. You have, however, summarized some of the vital points expressed in our free booklet The Gospel of the Kingdom. We shouldn't forget that true Christians are "heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17).
Thank you for all the wonderful words bringing the Word of God to the world. We all need this information along with the news coming from foreign countries. Our local newspapers have very poor coverage of international events. The Good News and World News and Prophecy give biblical perspectives on current events that are so important not only to read, but to understand why. And how wonderful to know about the world tomorrow in advance!
-A.M.B., Holiday, Florida
I just can't help but comment on the September-October issue of The Good News. It is the best combination of the Ezekiel warning message and the good news of the Kingdom of God that I have seen in a long time. It really excites me to see such a quality publication being produced with all of the key elements of Christ's gospel. Keep up the good work and may God bless your efforts.
-E.B., Lufkin, Texas
I have recently received the booklets The Church Jesus Built, Transforming Your Life and I have found these and other materials very useful study aids to my quiet periods of devotion and prayer. I also receive regular deliveries of your Good News magazine offering unique Christian insight into world news.
-N.C., Jarrow, England
I want to thank you for the booklet The Middle East in Bible Prophecy that I received today. I already finished it. It was extremely informative and educational. I can't wait to read the booklet The Ten Commandments and I have requested . God bless the work you are doing to bring people to Christ and to be informed [about key events].
-A., Internet
I just wanted to say a thank you for your publications. I have learned so much from them, and they have strengthened my relationship with Christ. I have let others know about your Web site and will definitely send a donation to your ministry when possible.
-R.M., Illinois
These resources are of great benefit to those who desire to seriously study the Word of God. I have found them enlightening and refreshing. It is good to know that there are still sound biblical teachers out there. We need this more so in our time as every wind of doctrine is flaunted about.
-B.B., Wisbech, England
I belong to a small, newly formed church in a small South African township. As a young Christian eager to learn and teach others, I have started a small group as an interactive Bible study. Having read many of your booklets on the Web site, I must compliment the preciseness of your literature. I have used some of your materials to teach others. But recently I have faced a strong public opposition from one of my senior leaders for teaching a different doctrine. I was wondering if you could send me more literature and illustrations to assist me to build a stronger backbone of apologetics.
-P., Durban, South Africa
We have mailed additional literature to you. A comprehensive doctrinal study of those areas most likely to bring one into conflict with more traditional viewpoints is found in our free booklet The New Covenant: Does It Abolish God's Law?
I would like to thank you for producing such splendid literature. These booklets are easy to read, very well researched, very thorough and well put together. I cannot imagine anyone not being interested to learn more about what is happening in the future.
I abandoned my ancestors' religion and this year, by the grace of God, became a Christian. My thirst for the truth led me to your association. I need to learn and understand as much as possible in the shortest time possible since we are living in the end time. I like to read the Bible, but I also love to read your publications because of their relevant presentation. This material provides real conversation pieces.
-T.M.C., Malaysia
I have just logged on to your online magazine and once I started on an article I couldn't stop! It has given me a hope that I have never had before from any church. I have been a Christian for about five years and I'm now 25. I have sometimes cried myself to sleep with worry for my friends' and families' eternal destiny. Having been so often taught about them suffering an eternity in hell, I have cried out to God to show me why He would allow such an awful existence to those He created and loves. Having read your articles, I have been comforted to see that my loved ones may be given a chance to repent [after a future resurrection] if they don't before they die.
-L.D., Internet
We are glad to learn of your newfound understanding of God's plan. It is important to understand that a future resurrection to physical life will give many not a second chance for salvation, but their first real chance or opportunity to really grasp God's Word and receive His gift of salvation. Our free booklets God's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind and What Happens After Death? explain this. Another booklet, Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach? shows that heaven is not the reward of the saved, as is popularly believed, and an ever-burning hell is not the punishment of the wicked who refuse to repent. All of these publications give biblical proof.
Thank you for the information you have already given me, and I would greatly appreciate the Holy Day calendar. I also thank God for allowing me to understand this knowledge. Your booklet The Book of Revelation Unveiled was so powerful and deep.
-A.M., Caledonia, Michigan
Please note also that the booklet God's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind also has a listing of festival dates.
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