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I have never heard that there will be a second chance for people to come to Christ. The Good News article I refer to is "Suffering: How It Began, How It Will End" in the September-October 2009 issue.
-D.P., Internet
Our article on suffering didn't speak about a second chance for salvation. Instead, what was clearly implied was a real first chance for salvation for the billions of people who have lived and died without ever having the opportunity to hear and understand God's truth. Please see our free booklets God's Holy Day Plan: The Promise of Hope for All Mankind and What Happens After Death?
I was truly blessed when someone felt I could benefit from a subscription to The Good News. The insight and understanding that your fine group brings to the Bible is heartwarming and humbling. God has intervened in my life, that of a repentant sinner, in many forms. The impact The Good News has made on my life is one of them. The article "The Biblical Festivals That Reveal God's Plan of Salvation" in the September-October 2009 edition was especially enlightening. I pray God will continue to empower all of you to continue your individual and collective discipleship.
-G.F., Waupun, Wisconsin
I just wanted to thank you for the article "Self-Control: Governing Your Life by the Power of God" in the September-October issue. It was very helpful as I was doing some research of that nature. I appreciated this perspective on depending on God's power to control ourselves and obey Him.
-L.M., Internet
I came across your magazine during my visit to the doctor here in Singapore. I found it so full of the things I needed to know about God and how He is communicating with us during these times. I actually had some questions answered in just a few minutes. I'd like to know if it is possible for you to send me copies of the magazine.
-J.S.S., Singapore
We are happy to add you to our family of subscribers.
We have recently been receiving The Good News and find it a wonderful journal, giving positive tips on how to cope with the problems of daily life. It is so necessary in these anti-Christ days that we Christians stand up for our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
-D.H., Muenster, Germany
You may wish to also request our free booklet Making Life Work.
Today is the first time that I have ever seen your site, and I just want to say, thank you. It is awesome! If I were not on a limited income, I would have sent a donation. The Web site is interesting to read, thorough and with plenty of Bible references to back up what you are saying. You don't beat around the bush. I plan on spending plenty of time there.
-B.L.B., Internet
I reluctantly opened your Web page about the Fourth Commandment in your online booklet The Ten Commandments, thinking it would just say it was "nailed to the cross," as most say. I cannot tell you how happy and full of joy I became when the text said the Sabbath is the seventh day of the week.
We left our prior church when we learned of this error. We are 69 now and so very happy to study the Scriptures for ourselves and not be deceived by believing the doctrines of men. Jesus is our example and He kept the Sabbath day (Luke 4:16). We searched the Scriptures as did the Bereans and found no clue that our Creator ever changed His seventh-day Sabbath (Acts 17:11). Thank you for making my day special with this Web link.
-P.W., Internet
You may also wish to download or request our free booklet Sunset to Sunset: God's Sabbath Rest. This comprehensive publication covers every major aspect of the seventh-day Sabbath.
Thank you for the booklets Is the Bible True? and Life's Ultimate Question: Does God Exist? I fail to see how anyone could doubt the answers to these questions. These two booklets should be read and studied in all schools, especially by the teachers of our children.
I have two grandchildren who attend university. Their mother (my daughter) and their father are both very devout Christians. The children were taken to church and came to know the Lord, but since falling into the clutches of intellectuals are now disbelievers. Would you please pray for them? And if possible could you send me copies of the two booklets previously mentioned? I will send them on to my grandchildren.
-R.T., Pontypool, Wales
We are praying for your grandchildren and also mailing the two booklets requested-and adding one more: Creation or Evolution: Does It Really Matter What You Believe?
Many thanks for your recently sent booklets. I take great joy in reading and inwardly digesting them. I specifically refer to the booklet Creation or Evolution: Does It Really Matter What You Believe? Why on earth do we segregate these two words, when in fact they mean the same thing?
Surely evolution and creation are both parts of the wonder and mystery of life on earth and in the universe. There must be intelligent thought and creativity behind evolution for it to happen. When I hear some disbelievers say, "Oh, its evolution," surely it is just another word for being a believer in the Heavenly Father. They just use another name.
-K.C.H., Plymouth, England
For an overview of this issue, you may wish to read our Good News article "Can You Believe Both the Bible and Evolution?" (July-August 2006 edition), available online in the archives section of our Web site at www.GNmagazine.org/issues.
I just wanted to thank you for your generosity with your very well written, thoroughly documented and thought-provoking booklets. I've read many of them. For the last few years my wife and I have been diligently studying the Bible and comparing what we read with what many denominations teach, including our own. So many of the concepts taught us by well-meaning, loving pastors, friends and other intelligent people are simply not supported by the plain teachings of the Holy Scriptures. Although I don't always agree with your interpretation of Scripture on every issue, I still find your positions to be logical, evocative and understandable.
-O.S., Amarillo, Texas
I have been reading your literature for some time now and I like what I read. I enjoy the in-depth way your faith brings out the deeper meanings in Scripture. I was wondering if there are any church services performed around my hometown.
-D.Y., Portage, Indiana
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