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What an excellent issue! I have read it a couple of times now to make sure I didn't miss anything. Finally, a publication takes a stand and tells all who read it that Islam is not a religion of peace, rather one of violence, perfidy and false doctrine. It is imperative that Christians be aware of what Islamists stand for and, ultimately, die for.
Their fundamentalism is not just in the Middle East, it is worldwide, and it is just a matter of time until we in North America are faced with the fanatical choices they deliver. We have already experienced transported tragedy on a huge scale, i.e., the Trade Towers, but Jesus told us we should expect persecution for our faith. Where do we get the arrogance to say that it will not come from our own backyards, that Islam is a belief system "somewhere else"?
I applaud the fact that you did not sugarcoat their objectives. I pray you will continue with another series of like articles.
-M.J., Canada
We just received our copy of the issue with the article "The Middle East: Ground Zero of Bible Prophecy." The bottom has been cut off, and we can't get the full benefit of the magazine. Could I please get another copy sent? You have been the turning point in our true understanding of the Bible and prophecy that God wants us to understand. Thank you for opening our eyes to the truth.
-Mr. & Mrs. S.B.L., Derby, Kansas
Thanks for the comments, and we have mailed a replacement copy of this issue.
Your article "America, Britain and Israel" does not mention the recent events in 2008-2009 when Israel broke a six-month cease-fire with Palestinian leaders who were elected in free and fair democratic elections in 2006. The Palestinians were subsequently shelled, reducing 25 percent of their buildings to rubble, killing over 1,400 of them, including children, with the aid of white phosphorous bombs. Such actions by Israel are bound to break up this relationship.
-J.H.G., Isle of Man
Read the item "Beating up on Israel" in the World News and Trends feature on page 12 of this issue. The one-sided summary of the situation as presented in your letter illustrates how Israel has long been a victim of grossly biased reporting and the omission of key facts that present a very different picture.
Having read many interesting articles in your May-June 2010 Good News magazine, I reached page 20. Here I read your column "What Does God's Spirit Do for Us and in Us?" I found that the Holy Spirit is referred to 13 times as "it." I am sorry to read this, for as the third member of the Godhead He is truly God. Jesus Himself in John 14:17 and in other places refers to the Spirit of Truth, the Comforter, as "He" and "Him."
I shall be interested in your comment on this as I am a new reader of your magazine, having only recently returned to England after many years abroad. I have found the few editions of The Good News I have read very scriptural and informative.
-B.J.C., Rickmansworth, England
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to explain. We have mailed our free booklet Who Is God? to you. It contains two chapters about the Trinity doctrine. The first one explains why the Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to with the pronouns "He" and "Him." Greek, as do the Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, etc.), invokes a specific gender for every object, animate or inanimate. Each is designated as either masculine, feminine or neuter.
For example, objects such as books and tables are referred to as either masculine or feminine (even though they are totally inanimate), while in English we would use the neuter pronoun "it." These personal pronouns are grammatically correct in Greek, but to translate them into English as "he" or "him" is grammatically incorrect. Our booklet Who is God? shows that there are many biblical proofs showing that the Holy Spirit is not a person or individual being.
As a former Lutheran pastor, I am enthralled with the plethora of Bible interpretation that you provide on your Web site. Frankly, after reading many valuable pages on a number of seriously important Bible subjects, I recognize the dearth in my education and I'm about to ask my seminary for a refund.
-W.S., Clearwater, Florida
I viewed the Beyond Today program for the first time. Today I have spent considerable time on the Web site. Wow, it is packed with information—a lot for me to take in all at once. I just registered for a copy of the magazine. Now I will delve into program archives.
-P.D.P., Internet
I just caught your show this morning. Thank you. I have been a Christian for 40 years now and out of the church for 15 years. I am sick of the deception of the organized church. Your show, however, cut to the chase and told the bare truth as I understand it from God's Word. I am an out-of-church Christian. My faith has not suffered, only my attendance to organized religion.
-J.T., Internet
To understand the deceptive apostasy that has occurred in the mainstream churches, request or download our free booklet The Church Jesus Built. However, attending a congregation of faithful believers true to God's Word (where geographically possible) is instructed in the Scriptures (see Leviticus 23:3; Hebrews 10:25).
Thank you for sending me The Good News. My understanding of the Bible has increased so much that I can defend my religion and Christ if someone says things that are false and ungodly. I really appreciate all the godly people who are putting in their best articles and pray that God will bless them abundantly. I will be praying for all of you who are taking the time to publish this wonderful magazine and the free booklets.
-Mrs. E.S., South India
I don't have the time to adequately thank you for helping me know the true God, the true gospel and our loving Father's plan and purpose for His people. A great source of pain and emptiness has been removed from me. I am eager to learn and grow, to transform my mind and life. My first priority is to please God and to do His will. I've been ill for a period covering three decades, but am enjoying a strong recovery and am filled with hope and possibilities. The truths I've learned have inspired me greatly.
-G.M.M., Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Your Good News magazines are very enlightening. I am grateful to God for this service to humanity in drawing my attention to the God who created and controls everything. It will be to our benefit to pay attention to the messages in your magazines and booklets.
-S.A., London
I have been receiving The Good News for some time now, and I wish to congratulate all those involved in publishing such an informative and thought-provoking magazine. Irrespective of one's personal views and beliefs, I can't help but be impressed with the standard of your coverage on various global issues and topics, which provides much food for thought.
I have found such topics as "America's Economic Meltdown," "Are America's Superpower Days Numbered?" and various reports on Darwinism most concise, informative and easy to read and understand. Many thanks for the Good News team, and I wish the publication continued success in the future.
-C.I., Brisbane, Australia
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