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TABLE OF CONTENTS
September/October 1998
Vol. 3, Num. 5
Bad News and Good News
A Good News editorial
Cover Story
When Will Mankind Find Peace
Mankind has been cursed with the horror of war for thousands of
years. We have learned to slaughter one another with ever-increasing
efficiency to the point that we can now destroy all life on earth many
times over. Will mankind ever put an end to war-or will war put
an end to mankind? There is a source where we can find sure answers.
Feature Articles
Staying Alert in a Dangerous World:
India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan recently stunned world leaders with a series of successful
nuclear-weapons tests. There are now seven nuclear powers, and possibly
more. What are the implications for peace and stability?
Why People Don't Understand the
Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God was a central part of Christ's teaching. But what is
that kingdom? Is it the church? Is it something set up in the hearts of
believing men and women? Why don't people understand this vital biblical
truth?
How Is the Work of God Accomplished
Today?
After His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ gave His Church a specific
commission. What was that mission, and how is it being carried out in the
world today? Who is participating in that work, and what part do they play?
Evolution: Fact or Fiction?
Since Charles Darwin popularized the idea 140 years ago, the theory of
evolution has gained widespread acceptance. But what does the scientific
evidence accumulated since then show? Are you being told the whole story?
-Sidebar-
The Miracle of the Human Eye
The Scientific Evidence: A Critical
Choice
The world around us is filled with amazing plants, animals and insects
interwoven in incredibly complex relationships. But how do we view such
marvels? Does it really matter whether we believe in creation or evolution?
The Later Kings of Israel: A
Kingdom's Downfall
In the later years of the kingdom of Israel, a superpower arose in the East.
The Assyrian Empire played a dominant role in the region and in Israel's
downfall and exile. What does archaeology tell us about this turbulent time?
Regular Features
Profiles of Faith
Elijah: Uprooting Evil from the Land
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