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Beyond Today Magazine

November—December 2025

Extraordinary advances in artificial intelligence fuel dreams of ease on one hand, and nightmares of catastrophe on the other. Will AI supplant human decision-making? Will humanity even survive?

The Rise of AI: Is There Hope for Mankind?

Extraordinary advances in artificial intelligence fuel dreams of ease on one hand—and nightmares of catastrophe on the other. Will artificial general intelligence supplant human decision-making and direction? Will people even survive?

Trusting in a Higher Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world—offering great promise but also serious dangers that leave many uneasy about where it may lead—contrasting human-made “super-intelligence” with the true Supreme Intelligence, God. True wisdom, righteousness and lasting hope are found not in technology, but in Jesus Christ and the coming age of light and peace He will bring.

Navigating AI’s Upsides and Downsides—With Biblical Discernment

To one degree or another, AI has become part of all our lives. We need to understand its pluses and minuses to properly engage with this technology.

Archaeology in Line With Scripture

Archaeological finds in the Holy Land continue to shed light on Bible times and corroborate rather than contradict what the Bible says.

Understanding Real Repentance: More Than Just Apologizing

True repentance is far more than just admitting guilt and being sorry for our sins. It involves genuine remorse and a desire for dramatic reform that leads to changed thinking and action.

A Time for Gratitude

It’s vital that we learn to be people who are not only thankful, but actually give thanks—to other people and especially to God. And the time for that is always.

Does Christmas Really Honor Jesus Christ?

If you really loved someone, would you celebrate the person with reminders of a past rival for your affection? Are many Christians guilty of dishonoring Jesus in this way?

Follow Me: “Contribute a Verse”

Let’s renew our focus on moving forward in taking up our role among others, some unnamed yet faithful, in the work God has called us to in His great plan.

Compass Check: The Astonishing Sunflower Defies Darwinian Evolution

Sunflowers display breathtaking complexity—from their mathematically perfect seed patterns to their built-in solar tracking—that challenges the notion of gradual, unguided evolution. Their remarkable design instead points to an intelligent Creator whose craftsmanship and care are clearly seen in what He made.

Why Do You Teach That People Aren’t Conscious in Heaven or Hell at Death?

The Bible teaches that the dead are not conscious in heaven or hell but are in a state of “sleep,” awaiting a future resurrection when Christ returns. Rather than promising immediate afterlife awareness, Scripture consistently presents resurrection—not death—as the moment when human beings receive life, judgment and their ultimate reward.

Current Events & Trends: November/December 2025

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2025 issue of Beyond Today.

Letters From Our Readers: November/December 2025

Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the November/December 2025 issue.

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