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What will come of Gibraltar as British naval power wanes?

So where did you get your religion? How did you come to believe the things that you believe?

As world events reveal the fulfillment of more and more Bible prophecies, why will so many people try to rationalize God's word away?

What happens when you die? Do you know where your deceased loved ones are, right now? The Bible's answer may not be what you expect!

Timing is an important part of opportunity, and that while we need to do our part, we can trust God's hand in the timing of what He has for us.

Satan is also called "the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2). For Satan and his demons "work." They never grow tired. They never quit.

Question: If God is all-powerful, why does He allow Satan to be the "god of this age" (2 Corinthians 4:4)?

Answer: Scripture makes it clear that the devil—Satan—is currently in charge of planet Earth. Even...

Belief in Satan is often considered "old-fashioned" in our day. But Christ Himself spoke of the reality of the spiritual dimension. Are you prepared to resist the devil's deceptions?

What do you do to stay healthy? Does your health have anything to do with your Christian life? Scripture outlines vital principles that can help you lead a longer and happier life!

Whether in or out of the classroom, time off makes a big difference in our lives!

If multinational companies and modern nations can fail, and if international support continues to wane, then could the U.S. and the U.K. fail?

As Australians search for the causes of the sudden firestorm catastrophe and as they attempt to understand why they are being shaken by earthquakes, it is instructive to see what is mentioned and what is ignored.

What will you be doing for eternity? Many Christians have only a vague idea of their eternal destiny, but Scripture reveals the truth of the matter: God will establish a literal governing Kingdom in which today's Christians will participate! Will...

Did you know that Jesus said there would be just one sign of His Messiahship? Shockingly, many today who call themselves Christians are involved in religious customs that actually deny this crucial sign! Could you be one of them?

Blame is all around us—not just in politics, but in business, at school, and among family members. Perhaps even today you have either participated in—or heard someone—blaming others for a mistake, fault or error that has caused inconvenience or...

Why are there so many religions in the world? Why are there so many conflicting ideologies warring for people's allegiance? And why have human efforts to achieve peace and happiness failed again and again? The Bible reveals answers to these...

Did God the Father give ancient Israel outdated instructions, which Jesus Christ had to come to change? Or were the ancient Israelites guided by the same One who was born as Jesus Christ? The answer may surprise you!

Corruption in government is an age-old problem. Will rulers always choose their own interests over the interests of the governed? Scripture tells of a wonderful future of perfect government under Jesus Christ!

As the world enters 2009 and a new President takes office in the United States, slogans of "Change" and "Hope" have crashed into worsening economic and geo-political realities. The harbinger of economic catastrophe unprecedented since the...

Diplomats and most citizens of European and Islamic nations desire peace, but Bible prophecies—coming alive today—foretell a major confrontation between Europe and the Islamic world in the years just ahead.

When you look in the mirror, do you see a future son or daughter of God? Most people do not even begin to realize how God is using their history to prepare them for a future more amazing than they could possibly imagine.

After centuries of British and American dominance on the seas, new powers are emerging. As the People's Republic of China flexes its growing military muscle, what does this portend for the future of America?

There are peer-to-peer sites where copyrighted music is "shared" among millions of users. For those who love music, it sounds like the perfect solution: "If I want to have any music there is, I can have it right now—for free!" There is, however,...

Most scholars today dismiss these reports as myths, and condescendingly point to what they consider the lack of solid evidence that these tribes exist today. What of the idea that the peoples of Western Europe and the British Isles are part of...

Nearly one in five Americans has some kind of anxiety disorder. How are you coping with the stresses in your life? The Bible offers amazing tools for overcoming problems and obstacles and living the abundant life God wants you to have.

Is Europe dying? It certainly is not reproducing itself, as birthrates have fallen far below replacement rates. European nations are relying on immigration to fill jobs—and to fill nurseries. What happens when immigrants' values are at odds with...

Not only is the U.S. losing its ability to shape world events; the U.S. is being shaped by other nations that are controlling its destiny from abroad.

Why are all these events erupting and converging at the same time. Where is it leading? Why are these calamitous events happening now?

Does God have a plan for the billions who have died without ever hearing His true Gospel? Many "mainstream" preachers teach that there is a burning Hell filled with those who have never even heard of Jesus Christ. But what does your Bible really...

As Australia copes with unprecedented drought, what lessons can we learn—nationally and individually? Is God the reason for drought and other severe weather calamities, or do human beings need to examine their role in the problem? The truth may...

A newer phenomenon is the glamorization of alcohol. In our modern media age, we are saturated by images and messages designed to influence our attitudes about alcohol. Today's advertisers not only want to sell us their products; they want to sell...

Britain's leaders, in their attempts to pull their nation into the European Union, have traded away much of the British gold reserve to Europe, have given up sovereignty over British fishing waters, and have agreed to allow EU laws and courts to...

Millions today call themselves Christians but doubt the literal reality of Jesus Christ's prophesied return. What can we learn from Scripture and world events that may change our view of Jesus' often-discussed but rarely understood promise?

Have the Western nations prospered by chance? Has some aspect of their character or environment made the difference? Or is Almighty God working, behind the scenes, to accomplish His purpose?

"Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink."

Many end-time prophecies focus on events that will occur in the Middle East and involve the city of Jerusalem. Here is how Jesus described one crucial end-time event...

From social hub to self-help center, churches are redefining their missions in the hope of gaining new members. But what does the Bible say the Church should be doing?

Christianity came to Great Britain and Ireland centuries earlier than most people today realize. Why has the truth been ignored, forgotten or suppressed? The answer may surprise you!

Violence involving young people is nothing new. In fact, the Bible's first recorded murder occurred between Adam and Eve's sons, when Cain slew Abel (Genesis 4:8). That fatal blow began a legacy of aggression for the human family that has...

God inspired the prophet Zechariah to write, more than 2,500 years ago, that "it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut in pieces" (Zechariah 12:3)....

Does God accept the "gay lifestyle"? Though the mass media are pushing to make homosexuality seem healthy and normal, your Bible reveals the whole truth of the matter.

Is every day a day of worship? Are all worship days the same? Or has God set aside one day as special? Which day should you be setting aside to worship your Creator?

The world seems never to learn from history, but you can. God has not left us without a warning.

Moses told the Israelites that they would be blessed if they obeyed God's instructions (Leviticus 26:1–13), and delivered God's warning: "If you do not obey Me… and if you despise My statutes… you shall be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate...

Millions who call themselves "Christians" are waiting for their Savior's return. It will be the most momentous event since His resurrection. But can we know when and how that world-changing event will occur?

Is Bible prophecy something to be feared and avoided? Is it too complicated or too obscure to be meaningful in your life? Is it just myths and fables, or can it change your life today? You need to know!

In recent years, Canadian women have on average given birth to just 1.48 children each, yet Canada's birth rate is among the highest in the Western world. Demographers tell us that the "replacement rate" is 2.1 babies per woman, and that of all...

Many Bible prophecies indicate that before Jesus Christ returns, modern religious leaders will make the same mistakes—they will fail to understand Scripture, they will mislead sincere people about spiritual matters, and they will be blind to the...

Many people think they know of God, but do they really know Him? Jesus Christ came to reveal the Father to mankind. God is love, and you can know Him!

Where did your beliefs about God come from? Are you really sure about what you believe? If you were deceived, how would you know? God's word reveals the vital answer!

Most readers of this magazine understand that biblically prophesied events seem to be "speeding" up as we approach the end of this age. But do you really realize why Christ commanded His true followers to "watch" these events?

Question: I have just discovered that the weekly Sabbath begins at sunset on Friday and ends on sunset on Saturday, as the Bible says. What should I do to "keep it holy" as we are commanded in Exodus 20:8?

Around the globe, civil wars and international conflicts continue to bring untold suffering to millions. Humanly devised peace schemes have failed. The United Nations is a laughingstock to most. But Scripture reveals that a coming world...

What was once a private joy, shared between husband and wife, has become big business. Sex sells, and advertisers use it to entice adults and children alike into buying their wares. Is there anything you can do to protect yourself and your family...

Today's youth need to understand that a previous generation was manipulated and duped by dishonest people with an agenda, and even some of the perpetrators of this fraud were led astray by their own ignorance, greed or lack of moral character....

Few understand, or make any connection between, widespread weather-related events and ancient Bible prophecies. Yet those sobering prophecies are coming alive today!

Millions do not understand their need for salvation. Sadly, many who believe they are "saved" are not even Christian! Are you learning the truth about salvation—and acting on it? You need to be sure!

Many children today grow up without a father in the home. What does it mean to have a father? What does it mean to be a father? The Bible shows how God the Father is the author and example of successful fatherhood.

The U.S. government is broke! It must borrow more than $2 billion per day to fund its programs at home and its military operations around the globe. America's trade imbalance is also a huge problem for its economy

Some modern writers and scholars are suggesting that these fundamental teachings of Christianity are only myths and fables. Skeptics have postulated that Jesus was not divine, that He married and had a child—and that He did not rise from the dead...

How do you picture yourself spending eternity? Will you roll around on a cloud, harp in hand, all day? Your Bible reveals the amazing truth about the fulfilling and meaningful activity God is planning for you in His Kingdom!

Does global warming signal the end of the world? Does alarming global climate change relate to Bible prophecy? The truth of the matter may surprise you!

All we know about her is that she is a psychiatrist who works in the counseling center of a large well-known American university, that she is a voice crying out against the ills of her profession, and that she is afraid of losing her job if she...

This revival will be aided by a church led by an influential religious figure (Daniel 7:7–8; Revelation 13; 17). These prophecies are coming alive in news-making events today!

Many who call themselves Christians have no idea of what God has planned for their future. They do not realize that the Bible explains how Christians today are preparing for a joyous future, filled with meaningful activity, in the Kingdom of God...

Human beings may say they want peace, but their actions again and again lead to war. Mankind's best efforts to bring about a world free of conflict and suffering have inevitably failed—but your Bible reveals that a time of world peace is coming...

Many of today's wars are over control of the dwindling supplies of natural resources needed to keep nations' economies afloat—and their people alive. As population pressures grow in arid parts of the globe, nations are even competing for the most...

Bible prophecies have long foretold that just before Jesus Christ returns to the earth, the world will witness the revival of a European power with roots going back to the ancient Roman Empire (Daniel 2:28, 40–45).

Would you like to live in a better world? Mankind has spent millennia looking for a perfect society—a utopia—where all can live in peace and happiness. Why has it always gone wrong? Will we ever have utopia on this earth?

Nobody likes to admit that he has been conned. But your Bible warns that Satan wants to con you out of your most precious possession. Do you recognize Satan's greatest deceptions—and how you can avoid them?

Are recent weather catastrophes the fault of "global warming"? Are they random shifts in a long-standing weather pattern? Or is there something more significant behind the increase in severe weather events around our world?

Why is there such religious confusion today? The two largest religious bodies on earth are Roman Catholicism and Islam. Most "mainstream" Protestant churches are losing members by the hundreds of thousands! Meanwhile, the Mormons, Seventh-Day...

More than a quarter of your Bible is prophecy. Do you know how to make sense of it? There are principles that can illuminate God's word for you, and help you know the truth about your future—and the future of the whole world!

Does a united Europe sound plausible to you? It did to the ancient Romans, whose empire provides a model that many Europeans appreciate even today. A look at ancient Rome's techniques can help us understand Europe's very near future.

Not long ago, most people assumed that slavery was a thing of the past, and that the idea of one person holding another as property—to be used involuntarily, by coercion, for the master's benefit and profit—had disappeared as human civilization...

Historians often discount the Bible as accurate history. Theologians say that much of Scripture is no longer relevant for Christians. What is the truth? Is the Bible—the whole Bible—a true and invaluable guide for Christian life today?

At the dawn of the American Revolution, God intervened in a dramatic way to save General George Washington's army from defeat. If you doubt that God intervenes in history to bring about fulfilled prophecy, the story of Brooklyn Heights may change...

Today's youth are often seeking the fun that never ends, just like their parents. But the fun never lasts, and their search for true happiness feels like grasping at smoke. Sadly, many discover that the repercussions of their search do last......

The Bible reveals that the unique blessings God promised to bestow on His chosen people would be withdrawn if they despised His laws and instructions. Those prophecies are coming alive today!

Are you living the way Jesus Christ and His apostles lived? Do you believe and practice what they taught? Many who call themselves Christians have departed from the faith of Jesus Christ—without even realizing it!