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September-October 2003

Prophecy Comes Alive

The Roman Catholic Church has a long history of intimate involvement in Europe's political and religious affairs.


Questions and Answers

Question: I have heard the Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8–11) described as the "test" commandment. What does this mean for Christians?

Answer: To succeed in school, students learn to follow their...


July-August 2003

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The Western nations have enjoyed unparalleled prosperity in recent years. High finance has become the engine of economic growth for hundreds of millions who live with luxuries once unheard of. Yet the Bible warns that such prosperity may come at...


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In the last century, some key prophetic milestones were passed. But in just the last few years, the pace of prophetic fulfillment has sped up beyond what many could have imagined just a few years ago. What does this mean for Christians today?


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Do you feel that your prayers are being heard? The Bible offers practical guidance to help Christians deepen their prayer lives, and avoid common obstacles to effective prayer. Apply these guidelines to your life and you, too, can experience the...


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World peace has been an elusive goal for thousands of years. Many approaches have been tried, yet all have failed. Is world peace truly an "impossible dream," or will many of us experience it within our lifetimes? The answer may surprise you.


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Recent developments in Europe are vital pieces in the end-time prophetic puzzle. They can remind us of an ancient ruler whose attempt at empire-building was struck down by God Himself. Your Bible reveals what European unification portends for the...


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Events are moving, more swiftly now than ever before, toward the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. He will soon be here on earth as King of kings. We can rejoice! Yet, as we should all know, it will definitely grow darker just before the dawn.


Prophecy Comes Alive

The invasion of Iraq produced shockwaves that both stunned and shattered the alliance of Western democracies. In a matter of weeks, allies of the United States and Britain became adversaries, as pleasantries evaporated and animosity erupted.


Questions and Answers

Question: The Apostle Paul states that "love is the fulfillment of the law" (Romans 13:10). Does his statement mean that we need not keep the Ten Commandments if we have "love"?

Answer: The "love" of...


May-June 2003

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Are you "worrying yourself sick"? Do the stresses of modern life seem to keep you from finding peace of mind? God's Word reveals comforting principles that you can apply to live the abundant life that God intends for you!.


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Will God someday "rapture" away Christian airline pilots, leaving "unsaved" passengers to face gruesome deaths? Will highways become death-traps as cars lose their drivers? Is the "rapture" theory biblical, or does Scripture reveal that God's...


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Archaeologists in Israel recently announced that they had found the burial box of Jesus' brother James. Who was James? What do we know about his life and his teachings—and their importance for Christians today? The answer may surprise you!


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Why are you here? For thousands of years, philosophers and theologians have searched for an answer, yet the truth remains elusive to most. Your Bible reveals the encouraging truth—your presence on the earth today is preparation for an amazing...


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Modern society rejects the idea of absolute Truth. This God-rejecting approach is not new. For it was the standard approach to unbiased reasoning exemplified 2,000 years ago by Pontius Pilate.


Prophecy Comes Alive

Bible prophecies reveal the gospel of Jesus would be corrupted, the world would be deceived into believing a false gospel, but the true gospel would be restored and proclaimed just before the return of Jesus Christ. Those prophecies are coming...


Questions and Answers

Question: Jesus promised one of the thieves crucified with Him: “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). What and where is “Paradise,” and did the thief go there with Jesus that day?


March-April 2003

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Long-held assumptions about marriage and family, and their value to society, are being challenged by modern social critics. What is a happy marriage, and a healthy family? Your Bible explains why these are so important—for your life, and for...


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Millions spend their days adrift, seeing no meaning or purpose in their lives. The Bible explains why you were created, what your future can be, and how you can live a meaningful, happy life today. It holds the answers to all of life's most...


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End-time prophecy is a mystery to many, but not to those who understand the book of Revelation. The Apostle John wrote of seven "seals" that will mark milestones in the prophetic "run-up" to Jesus Christ's return. You can understand end-time...


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Homosexual activists have won wide acceptance for practices considered deviant just decades ago. What does the Bible say will happen to a society that abandons God's standard of morality? Can homosexuals find true happiness beyond the false...


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Somewhere on this earth, God has true servants who faithfully and fully proclaim the end-time events to which we should all be paying attention.


Prophecy Comes Alive

Today, "progressive" people are promoting the very lifestyles that brought divine destruction on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah! The Bible predicted that this would occur—and explained where it will lead—in prophecies that are coming alive...


Questions and Answers

Question: Many professing Christians claim to have been “born again.” Exactly what is this birth, and how can we know if we have already been born again?

Answer: Jesus Christ explained what it means to be...


January-February 2003

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Fires and floods ravage the nations of the Western world. Drought, disease and the suffering they bring are becoming routine to hundreds of millions around the world. What is God's role in all this? Why are weather disturbances increasing, and...


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Many who consider themselves "born again" have never really understood what the Bible teaches about this important subject. Is "born again" an event, a process, or something far more profound than most professing Christians can even imagine?


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Television, movies and the Internet are having an effect on mankind that would have been unimaginable even a century ago. The media—print and electronic—shape our lives and our minds in ways that most fail to realize, and with sobering effects!...


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After a Christian accepts God's grace, does God require anything more? God tells us to repent and be baptized, but is this "salvation by works"? Is "obedience" at odds with "grace"? What does the Bible really teach about obedience to Jesus Christ...


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Astronomers and philosophers have long wondered about the origin of the universe. Yet Scripture has contained plain and simple answers for millennia. Amazingly, science is just now beginning to catch up with Scripture!


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The powerful emotions generated by September 11, 2001, are still affecting millions of Americans. One common question still asked is: "Where was God on September 11?"


Prophecy Comes Alive

The Truth really is more remarkable than fiction— especially the powerful truth of Bible prophecy! In recent decades stunning events have appeared in the news that prove the Scriptures are not fables composed by men, but are inspired revelations...


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Question: Is it proper for Christians to exchange cards on Valentine’s Day, February 14? I have been told that it is a Christian holiday, named after a saint.

Answer: Most people take for granted the...


November-December 2002

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When mankind breaks God's spiritual law, terrible consequences follow. The United States is enduring enormous suffering because it is turning away from the God of the Bible. A nation that once received unprecedented blessings from God now faces...


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Few understand the amazing religious drama that has played out over centuries in Britain, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Key parts of the story have been lost, forgotten or deliberately obscured. But the coming of true Christianity to Europe's...


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Most "religious" people believe in some form of heaven and hell as reward or punishment for human beings. Does this mean that everyone reared in the "wrong religion" will spend eternity in hell? The Bible gives a surprising—and reassuring—answer...


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Is Jesus Christ alive? If He is, where is He? What is He doing? What are His future plans? Many call themselves Christians, but surprisingly few know the true Jesus of the Bible, the importance of His life, death and resurrection, and His amazing...


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Perhaps we should pause to ask, "Which Jesus?" and also, "What about attending the church of God's choice—the church where the full Truth of the Bible is taught and practiced?"


Prophecy Comes Alive

Surprising as it may seem, the modern ecumenical movement— and its outcome—were prophesied long ago in the pages of your Bible. Those prophecies are coming alive today!


Questions and Answers

Question: In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus spoke of an unpardonable sin. What is this sin, and why can it not be forgiven?

Answer: The thought of being cut off from God forever is an awful horror. Yet many...


September-October 2002

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Germany is playing a pivotal role in Europe, but many do not realize that it will also play a pivotal role in end-time prophecy. Social and political conditions are pushing a resurgent Germany into an old and familiar role, which will bring dire...


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Everyone wants to know what happens after death. Preachers offer many different theories about the fate of unsaved children, and of those who never heard the gospel. But the truth of the matter is in the pages of the Bible—where very few seem to...


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Are witchcraft, astrology and spiritism just harmless hobbies, or are they deceptive sources of information and guidance? Many do not realize that the occult now pervades modern culture, and that Christians must remain on guard against its evil...


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Millions across the United States recite this phrase in their Pledge of Allegiance. Most Western nations share the ideal of living under God's guidance. We know the right words. But how do we measure up to them in practice?


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Churchgoers are growing restless. Thousands are dropping out. Many recent studies and polls of churchgoers show that "churchianity"—as a whole—is not providing answers to life's most important questions. People are not being told the...


Prophecy Comes Alive

Our modern world would be wise to heed the biblical prophets, because their warnings ultimately focus on the end of the age—the times in which we are living. In fact, God's prophetic warnings are still being delivered today!


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Question: The God of the Old Testament seems harsh, demanding “an eye for an eye” and “a tooth for a tooth.” Is it not true that Jesus came to do away with His Father’s law of cruel bondage?

Answer: Many...


July-August 2002

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History shows us that great nations rise and fall. Babylon and Greece have fallen. The Roman Empire has come and gone, and will rise once more. Is it possible that the United States, like so many superpowers of years past, could be turned to...


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Millions who think of themselves as Christians have been taking their "conversion" for granted. How can you know if you are truly converted? What did Jesus really teach about true conversion, and what it means in the daily life of a Christian?...


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How should God's people view national holidays? Does God guarantee that His people will always find their national holidays to be times of rejoicing? Scripture, history and prophecy offer us a sobering warning.


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World leaders are realizing that medicines, money, research and legislation cannot by themselves win the battle against disease. As we face global plagues and deadly new diseases, can we find in the Bible a prescription for true health?


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