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Teenagers’ lives can be filled to the brim with activities—school, athletics, relationships, part-time jobs, church attendance, family obligations and personal hobbies. With increased independence and opportunities for extracurricular pursuits,...

Is humanity moving toward democracy or toward dictatorship—toward freedom or toward tyranny? Those who today prosper under democratic government can be thankful, but is democracy the real answer? Or, is there a better way?

We are witnessing a growing and increasingly belligerent anti-God movement in nations that previously claimed to be “Christian”—and that once acknowledged God as the source of their blessings. Many “progressive” thinkers view this secular...

Question: What did Jesus mean when He spoke of a "good eye" and an "evil eye" in Matthew 6:22-23 and Luke 11:34-36? Surely belief in the "evil eye," or a look that brings bad luck, is just a superstition that contradicts...

Most people today feel pressured to "go along" with values and practices God abhors. Have you fallen victim to the devil's attack on our society?

What part are you playing in God's plan?

We usually think of “oil wars” as something confined to the Middle East. Yet a war of words, focused on potential oil wealth in the Falkland Islands, is raising concerns of an “oil war” in the Southern Atlantic.

Bible prophecy lists numerous signs that will precede Jesus Christ’s second coming, but the Apostle Paul specifically notes two major events that will occur just before Christ returns. He writes, “that Day will not come...

Question: Your magazine often describes the Ten Commandments and other Old Testament teachings as still applicable to Christians today. So, are Christians supposed to follow the command in the Law of Moses to wear "fringes" or "...

The prophesied return of Jesus Christ is not some abstract theory or myth. Your Bible shows that when Christ returns to the earth, He will have a job to do.

Have you found the wisdom that comes with patience?

Throughout 2012, the United Kingdom is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This much-loved monarch has now been 60 years on the throne, during which time the world around her has changed immeasurably. This celebration thus...

Do you believe in the true God—the God of the Bible? If so, it is vital that you come to understand the one basic attitude that God looks for in people. What is it?

In this world’s confused Christianity, many will tell...

Standing on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, just west of Cornwall, Ontario, one is awestruck by the vistas of lush pastures and farms. Remarkably, one can traverse nearly 1,000 miles eastward and 3,000 miles westward from there and...

Is God real to you? Have you proven for yourself that there is a Supreme Being who intervenes in world affairs—and your life—for His purposes? You can, and you should!

Some have said, "Greed is good!" Others protest "Wall Street greed." What does God's own character teach us about good business?

Have you ever had a conversation with someone you just met, and after your chat it seemed as though you had known the person your whole life?

Last December, a segment of the popular 60 Minutes television show followed a group of monks who live by themselves on a remote Greek mountain, trying valiantly to “get closer” to Jesus Christ.

Question: What do colored eggs and bunny rabbits have to do with Christ's death and resurrection?

Answer: Anyone familiar with biology can quickly recognize that rabbits do not lay eggs! What do those...

Have you taken your conversion for granted? What did Jesus Christ really teach about true conversion, and how to recognize it in the daily life of a Christian? The truth could change your life!

The dream of an ancient Babylonian king sheds light on end-time Bible prophecies coming together right now in Europe and the Middle East!

As 2012 gets under way, the European Union is facing unprecedented uncertainty and upheaval. The governments and peoples of Europe have become mired in social, political and economic distress that is throwing the future of the EU into crisis....

It is all around you. The noise, the hubbub and the scores of distractions that prevent most people from thinking deeply about the purpose for their lives. Very few people on this earth—including professing Christians—even...

Question: Scripture describes that Jesus Christ was scourged by Pontius Pilate before His crucifixion (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1). Was there any special meaning behind this scourging?

What does Christmas mean to you? Does observing Christmas bring you closer to God? Or are "Christmas" traditions obscuring the wonderful truth of Jesus Christ's real message?

Two hundred years ago, the American Midwest was shaken by the strongest earthquake human beings had ever felt in that region. Is another quake overdue? What lessons can we learn?

Nearly all successful people have had the experience of coming to a turning point in their lives. Faced with a difficult decision, and at serious risk of failure, they must make a choice. Will they give up and fail, letting circumstances get the...

Is this crazy stuff? Why would I ask a question like this?

Question: Most professing Christians believe that the saved will go to heaven at death. But they have little or no idea about what they will do in heaven. What does the Bible teach is the reward of the saved?

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Although most of our world is lost in confusion, your Bible reveals clear end-time events that will lead up to the return of Jesus Christ. Here are twelve key points that will shape your life in the months and years ahead!

Ten years after hijacked airliners were crashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, how has our world changed? What are the current dangers that may lead to the collapse of Western society?

Octogenarian Rupert Murdoch's fall from grace was as swift as it was humbling. Back in June, the media mogul's News International television and newspaper empire was riding high. His Sun and News of the World newspapers and ...

In this issue's lead article, I show from Scripture that God will chasten the American and British-descended peoples. "But," many will ask, "does the true God actually punish individuals and even punish ...

Question: In Acts 10:9–16, is God giving Christians permission to eat what were previously considered “unclean” meats (as defined in Deuteronomy 14:3–21 and Leviticus 11:1–47)?

Answer: What was the purpose...

For most people who call themselves "Christians," going to a worship service most Sundays is the single act that defines their religious commitment. True Christianity, however, is a transformative way of life that few today understand!

We all fail, from time to time. But how do we react when failure comes? Do we become discouraged, or do we pick ourselves up and try again? Your Bible gives valuable insights into using failure as a springboard to success!

It was the evening of February 13, 2011, and fans of teen sensation Justin Bieber were shocked.  At the 2011 "Grammy Awards"—the annual honors given to artists by the American National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences—many had expected...

Our local newspaper, the Charlotte Observer, recently ran an article describing "drive-through" prayers (May 6, 2011). The ministers and church leaders involved said that they were "copying fast food restaurants and drive-through banks...

Question: Christians are supposed to teach Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and that He rose from the dead. Why, then, does your magazine so often quote the books of the Old Testament?

What should the Church be doing? Is it enough to believe the right things, or is there something true Christians should be doing as a result of their faith? Amid so much religious confusion, your Bible has the answer!

Frustration, humiliation­—then desperation. Mohamed Bouazizi was trying to support his family as a street vendor when Tunisian police confiscated his vegetable cart and produce. They claimed he lacked a permit. When Bouazizi complained, he...

The most influential book ever written in English marks its 400th anniversary this year. In 1611, a monumental project came to completion that had engaged more than 50 of England's finest scholars for seven years—an English-language Bible...

Millions of people say they are searching for correct "standards" or "values." Some are trying out various "new age" belief systems, or different ideas and theories from pop-psychology. The pollsters tell us that many others are simply "picking...

Question: In the book of Job, we read, “But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding” (Job 32:8). Later in the chapter, Job says, “the spirit within me compels me” (v.18). Do these Old...

Will Jesus Christ return tonight? Will He return in a thousand years? For nearly 2,000 years, people have wondered when Jesus will return. Some cynics say He will never return. What does your Bible say? You need to know!

On April 24 this year, billions of people will celebrate Easter. About a week earlier, after sunset on Sunday, April 17, many Christians will gather to observe the biblical Passover. Does it matter which festivals you observe? The answer may...

Among the European royal families there are several variations on the principle, but in England the rules are quite straightforward and dictate that Prince Charles is next in line to be king—despite what the public or the press may say. Only if...

In recent years, Germany has developed the strongest economy in Europe and the fourth largest economy in the world.

Why were you born? What will happen when you die? And what are you doing in-between to make the most of the life God has given you? Few people understand how their lives fit into God's plan—but you can know!

Do you imagine spending eternity perched on a cloud, playing a harp? Or do you wonder whether God has something much more exciting planned for you? Your Bible reveals a glorious future awaiting His faithful saints!

The United Kingdom, mired in a deep recession and overwhelmed by its debts, is in deep trouble. It all began with a collapse in the housing market back in 2007 due to speculative excesses. Since then, many people have lost their homes and many...

Many people assume all sorts of falsehoods that are, in fact, not true! Such assumptions can lead to extremely serious mistakes in judgment—and can ruin our lives physically, mentally and spiritually if we are not careful!

Question: In Revelation 18:4, a voice from heaven commands, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues." In 2 Corinthians 6:17, we are told, "Come out from among them and be...

Every Christmas season, tidings of "Peace on Earth" are shared by hopeful believers. Yet the legacy of Christmas seems never to deliver on the hope. Will there ever be peace on Earth? God's Holy Days reveal the wonderful answer!

"There have always been floods and droughts and earthquakes," skeptics may say. But your Bible reveals signs to watch for that will show true Christians that the return of Jesus Christ is near. Can you recognize those signs?

Some may dismiss bullying as "a normal part of growing up" that helps kids negotiate the complexities of social interactions. However, while good-natured teasing is a part of many healthy relationships, bullying is far different and more serious...

In this swift-moving, godless society, each one of us had better take the time to decide what we really believe in—what we are willing to "fight" for and, if need be, die for.

Question: "Where do you get the idea that mankind has been appointed 6,000 years of self-rule, to be followed by a 1,000-year reign of Jesus Christ?"

"I love God, so I don't fear Him," some will wrongly say. Your Bible shows that even Jesus Christ expressed "godly fear"—which is not some kind of cringing terror as some people mistakenly assume. Godly fear can bring peace and happiness to your...

Does it seem that our world is becoming more and more rude with each passing year? Are bullies rewarded while the meek suffer in silence? Is civility an outmoded value, or is it something that can change our world for the better?

The very fabric and cohesion of British society is failing, its former values and standards have been eroded, its belief in God and the way of life He espouses (however imperfectly that was applied) progressively abandoned. The rot has set in,...

Truly, all over the world, America's power and prestige are being "broken." Millions of Americans are feeling a sense that America's government is "out of control"—that something truly awful is happening—that the nation will never be the same...

Question: What was the meaning of Jesus’ baptism? In Matthew 3:16, we read that when John baptized Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended "like a dove" and rested on Him. Is this when the human Jesus Christ first received the...

Five key events are coming together that will change our world forever. Though most "prophecy teachers" have no idea, God's people can know with certainty, from Scripture, what is about to happen that will soon usher in Jesus Christ's return as...

Most of us have our own idea about Jesus, formed from what other people have taught us. But have you ever really looked at what the Bible says about Jesus Christ? What was He doing when He was on planet Earth—and what is He doing now for you, and...

Even before young people reach sexual maturity, they are bombarded with images that equate "attractiveness" with "looking hot"—with sexual appeal and seductiveness.

Our eyes should "look up" to God, and to the living Jesus Christ at His right hand, understanding how and why they are planning and orchestrating world events to bring about God's Kingdom on planet Earth.

Question: If the gate is narrow and the way difficult, as Jesus Christ stated in Matthew 7:13–14, then how could His yoke be easy and His burden light? (Matthew 11:30) Please explain this apparent contradiction.

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What should we be doing in times of economic uncertainty? When jobs are scarce and savings are being depleted, what does Scripture recommend as the foundation of true financial security? The answer may surprise you—but God promises that His way...

God gave the Holy Spirit to His Church on the Day of Pentecost, but few understand the meaning of this Holy Day. God's Holy Spirit is vital for true Christian living, but many are unaware of what it is, what Pentecost is, and what it means to...

How are you spending this most precious resource?

As we approach the end of the age, many self-appointed ministers, prophets and apostles are making wild and competing assertions. Claims range from announcing that they are one of the end-time "Two Witnesses" to predicting the date for Christ's...

Question: I have read that God will not hear sinners’ prayers. Since all have sinned and come short of God’s glory, how is it possible for God to hear anyone’s prayers?

For years, mainstream media have taken "human-induced global warming" for granted. Now, as more and more doubts are being raised, can a non-scientist hope to discern the truth behind the controversy? With the help of Scripture, you can understand...

Are you finding life's true wealth?

Where did the word "commonwealth" come from? It was first used in England as early as the fifteenth century as two words, "comen weal."

Great Britain and the United States of America are teetering on the brink of economic collapse and national demise.

If you were the "prince of the power of the air," how would you destroy nations that had once professed allegiance to God? Would your plan look like what is happening in the United States and British-descended nations today?

Jesus Christ's words to seven groups of first-century Christians are not just ancient history. They reveal the spiritual condition of God's Church throughout history, and explain how you can resist the pull of a lukewarm era!

The previous European Community, with its implication of separate countries grouped together, has now ceased to exist and is replaced by the new European Union. This now has primacy of law over member states and inherits the legislative powers...

"Political correctness" is like a cancer. It spreads slowly and almost undetectably through the body until death is assured.

Question: When I began to learn about God from the Tomorrow’s World program, the magazine and the booklets you sent me, I thought my family, friends and co-workers would be as excited as I was about discovering the truths I have...

With one-fifth of our planet's population, China seems to be poised to dominate the 21st century. Bible prophecy sheds a vital—and perhaps surprising—light on the truth of the matter.

Are you tired of this world's false value systems? Do you long for a time when true knowledge and God's way will shape all learning? Take heart; that time will soon be here!

What is wisdom? One dictionary defines wisdom as "accumulated philosophic or scientific learning." However, a very intellectual person can make very unwise choices, so there must be something more to it.

The so-called "scientists" who try to bypass the basic fact of an entire universe filled with consistent laws and a host of creatures and creations that interact with each other in a way that beautifully "works"—these people are indeed lacking in...

Question: When I read your magazine, I realize how deeply Jesus Christ wanted His followers to obey Him. But after years of prayer and Bible study, I find that I am not able to obey Him and grow spiritually as much as I would...

Is Scripture just a mystery? Are its images impenetrable symbols that no one can understand? Or has God given us the tools to recognize what Bible prophecy means for our future—and for life today?

How will wars end and be replaced by peace? When Britain's last surviving World War I soldier died last July, what else died with him? Has the world learned the lessons of war—and will it ever learn the lessons of peace? Your Bible has the answer...