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Good News Magazine: September - October 2014

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Awaiting the Prince of Peace

Awaiting the Prince of Peace

  • by Scott Ashley
We live in a world that seems to grow more insane by the day. Will the madness ever end? If so, how?
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Jesus Christ in the Biblical Festivals

Jesus Christ in the Biblical Festivals

  • by Darris McNeely
Every year of His life on earth, Jesus observed seven annual festivals found in the Bible. Are these biblical celebrations valid today? If so, shouldn't we observe them?
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Islamic Caliphate Declared: What Does It Mean?

  • by Tom Robinson
A new caliphate—a transnational Islamic state commanding the allegiance of all Muslims—has been declared by the leader of insurgents in Iraq and Syria. What does this portend for the rest of the world in the days ahead?
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20-Year Plan for a Global Caliphate

20-Year Plan for a Global Caliphate

  • by Tom Robinson
It's remarkable to see what's been happening in the world in light of the al-Qaeda master plan from back in 2000 for establishing a world-dominating Islamic caliphate in seven steps over the course of 20 years.
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Three Giant Leaps to Global Peace

Three Giant Leaps to Global Peace

  • by Jerold Aust
Seven billion people do not know lasting peace. Yet the Bible tells us how the world will eventually enjoy God's lasting peace through three biblical festivals. These three small steps taken annually picture three giant leaps for humankind!
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God's Plan as Revealed Through the Resurrections

God's Plan as Revealed Through the Resurrections

  • by Noel Hornor
Despite common belief, people do not have immortal souls. Rather, God's ultimate purpose for our lives is that we be given eternal life in His family through a resurrection. In fact, the Bible reveals that there is more than one resurrection.
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Jesus Christ and the Great White Throne Judgment

Jesus Christ and the Great White Throne Judgment

  • by Vince Szymkowiak
What will happen to those who've died without understanding God's truth? Will they yet receive the opportunity to be saved? Or will they be tormented in hellfire forever after being condemned in the last judgment?
Why Israel Matters

Why Israel Matters

  • by Darris McNeely
Jesus Christ told the multitudes they needed to discern their time. Can we discern our world and the time we are in and be moved to repentance and action? An important factor is recognizing the significance of Israel in Bible prophecy.
Has God Lost Control?

Has God Lost Control?

  • by Gary Petty
Why does it seem like the all-powerful God is powerless in a world of hate, suffering and anxiety? You need to learn the amazing answer!
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Could God Be Calling You to Board the Spiritual Orphan Train?

Could God Be Calling You to Board the Spiritual Orphan Train?

  • by John LaBissoniere
Charles Brace's Orphan Train program helped thousands of neglected children begin new lives in stable, loving families. Similarly, God may be inviting you into His Church to escape the spiritual futility of this world and prepare for a magnificent future!
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Follow Me: Wise Men Still Seek Him

  • by Robin Webber
Two thousand years ago, wise men journeyed far to seek the Messiah. Today other wise men and women can learn from their example as they too seek the Messiah and Son of God.
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God, Music & You

God, Music & You

  • by Kevin Greer
What if God went through your music player or cell phone? What would He find? Would He be pleased with the songs and content you downloaded? Would He be disappointed with your choices? Or would it be a mixture of both?

Current Events & Trends: France at the center of a culture clash

  • by Rudy Rangel III, Darris McNeely, Peter Eddington
The Economist reports that "the French breathed a collective sigh of relief on July 1st when the European Court of Human Rights upheld the country's 2010 ban on the wearing of full-faced veils in public places" ("Why the French Are so Strict About Islamic Head Coverings," July 6, 2014).