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Heaven and Hell: What Does the Bible Really Teach?
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

July/August 1997
Vol. 2, Num. 4

Cover Story

Bringing Up a Moral Child
Is proper child rearing a lost cause in today's world? With so many pressures on the family, where can parents go for help in bringing up children with strong and proper moral values? In a world where values are often questioned and undermined, is there a source to which parents can turn for guidance? Here's where you can find the answers.

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Keys to Better Parenting

Feature Articles

How to Raise Good Children in a Bad World
Many of us live in a society of single-parent families, of households where both parents have to work outside the home, of decaying schools and communities. What can parents do to counteract these influences?

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How to Make Time for Them

Israel: Small but Significant
Why does such a tiny Middle Eastern country attract attention far out of proportion to its size? The Scriptures show that God often starts things in a small way. And, with Israel, what He started will influence the entire world.

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Small Can Be Dangerous

"Dust to Dust"
What happens when this life ends? Is that the end of the line for us? The greatest minds of humanity have searched for the answer-but usually in all the wrong places. You can know what happens at the end of this life.

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Is Everyone Being Judge Now?

Africa: Still the Heart of Darkness
The recent overthrow of Zaire's longtime ruler and its subsequent change of leadership highlights the problems that have long plagued the African continent. Are there lessons the whole world can learn about proper leadership?

Archaeology and the Book of Joshua: The Conquest
The Bible records the story of ancient Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. Did it really happen as the Scriptures record? We continue our look at archaeological finds that shed light on the Bible.

The Disappearing Art of Hospitality
Overwhelmed by the frantic, stressful pace of modern life, few of us seem able to afford the luxury of hospitality. But perhaps part of the problem, and its solution, lies in properly understanding what true hospitality is.

Expanded Edition

Covetousness is Idolatry
What does the Bible say about coveting, and is it really that bad?

What Does the Bible Teach About Clean and Unclean Meats?
There is much to learn from biblical dietary laws.

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Not Only a Matter of Diet
How Should We Interpret Scripture?

Does the New Testament Abolish Meat Distinctions?
Did God change His laws regarding clean and unclean meats?

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Understanding 'Unclean' in Romans 14

Does God Hate Sinners?
We know God hates sin—but what about sinners?

Lessons Learned From Little League
A father and daughter learn a lot from a summertime experience.

Regular Features

World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World

Profiles of Faith
Joshua: God Is Salvation

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The Two Joshuas

Letters From Our Readers

Just for Youth...
Keep a Close Friend Close

 


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