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TABLE OF CONTENTS
September/October 1997
Vol. 2, Num. 5
Cover Story
Will Christ Return?
Do you believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ? Should you believe
in it? Is Christ's return to be literal or something that will occur only
figuratively? Dozens of detailed prophecies and passages in the Bible
tell us about the return of Christ and the dramatic, earth-shaking events
that will accompany His second coming—and what it should mean for
you.
-Sidebar-
Why can't we know when Christ
will return?
Feature Articles
Why Will Christ Return?
The writers of the Bible clearly taught that Jesus Christ will return.
But far less understood is why He will return, what will occur when He
returns and the part these occurences play in God's great plan for humanity.
-Sidebar-
Belief in Christ's Imminent
Return Shook Europe a Thousand Years Ago
Does Prophecy Tell Us When Christ
Will Return?
For centuries, some have prophesied the imminent return of Jesus Christ,
only to see their predictions fail. Although none will know the exact
time of this event, the Bible reveals specific conditions that will precede
the second coming.
Armageddon: The End of the World?
For many, Armageddon conjures up images of a nuclear cataclysm, perhaps
the end of the world or of civilization as we know it. The Bible, however,
describes Armageddon as something quite different—a cause for great
hope.
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Famous Battles at Megiddo
Should You Keep the Festivals Jesus
Observed?
Many Bible readers are surprised to learn that Christ observed the festivals
God revealed through Moses, while other religious holidays are nowhere
to be found in the Bible. Shouldn't you learn more about the festivals
Jesus kept?
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Why the Early Church Observed
the Biblical Festivals
Archaeology and the Book of Judges
The period of the judges marked a fascinating era in ancient Israel's
history. The sins that would destroy the Israelite kingdom had their origins
in the nation's infancy. What does archaeology tell us about this time?
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The First Mention of Israel
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World
Profiles of Faith
Gideon: When a Few Make a Majority
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