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Good News Magazine

May—June 1996

Does the Bible have anything valuable to tell us in the late 20th century about the future of the Middle East?

The Lesson of the Feast of Firstfruits

If Jesus Christ intended to save the world, has the world truly been saved? Is it logical to conclude, when we observe man’s inhumanity to man on an unprecedented scale, that the world is saved? Did Christ fail in His mission, or have we greatly misunderstood His intentions?

Just What is the Holy Spirit?

Is it the third person of the Trinity, or something altogether different? You might be surprised at what the Bible really says!

World News and Trends: Britain's Need to Return to the Bible

To preach the gospel in Britain effectively today, we as christians must pray and ask God to soften the hearts of the people to receive it.

Just For Youth... Is Intelligence the Most Important Factor for Success?

Is it all about intelligence, or is there more to being successful?

The Only Sure Thing

Refusing to think about death does not make it go away. It just makes it harder for those left living to deal with this unpleasant fact of life once it has occurred.

Living a Great Miracle - Being Led by God's Spirit

How the Feast of Pentecost celebrates another great miracle.

Profiles of Faith: Ruth - An Example of Faith and Devotion

Although we live more than 3,000 years after Ruth, we can almost feel her emotions as we hear these words repeated in the modern marriage ceremony.

The Bible and Archaeology: How Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Record

Scholars have queued up to ridicule the biblical accounts as mere myth. A tug of war continues between scoffers and believers in the inspiration and accuracy of the Bible.

The Bible and Archaeology: Two Jigsaw Puzzles, Two Purposes

In spite of the relatively small amount of material that has been excavated and analyzed, considerable evidence confirming the biblical account is available.

The Juggling Act

Working mothers, do you feel guilty?

God's Family: The Reason You Were Born

You can know the astounding truth about the purpose of this life.

The Wave Sheaf Offering: A Ceremony Foreshadowing Salvation

In ancient Israel, the beginning of the spring grain harvest was marked with an unusual ceremony—the waving of the first sheaf of grain to be accepted by God. This simple act holds great spiritual significance!

Why a 50-Day Span?

Starting with the day of the wave-sheaf offering, God's people are to count 50 days, then observe Pentecost as a day holy to God. But why count 50 days?

When Will Peace Come to the Middle East?

Terrorism is not the only threat to peace in the Middle East. Wars fought using traditional methods have abounded in this blood-stained century.

Stir Up the Spirit

Here's how you can rekindle the flame of God's Spirit within you!

Understanding God's Word: What the Bible Says About Baptism

Is baptism merely an archaic symbol, or does it hold a deep meaning for the modern Christian?

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