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Today's headlines are filled with bad
news—war, famine, natural disasters,
governmental scandals and the like. With
all this bad news, what kind of
future can we look forward to?
Almost 2,000 years ago,
a prophet came bringing a vital
message for this world. That
prophet was Jesus Christ, and
His message was "the gospel
of the kingdom of God" (Mark
1:14). The word gospel means good news. But
what was the good news Jesus Christ brought?
What is the kingdom of which He spoke? And
does it have anything to do with the problems
that threaten us today?
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theme of the Bible—and truly the best news
the world can hear!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
September/October 2004
Vol. 9, Num. 5
Jerusalem, City of God
A Good News editorial
Cover Story
Jerusalem: Center of Conflict, Center
of Peace
Putting aside all the claims and counterclaims about the ownership of
Jerusalem, what does the Bible say about this historic city? Who is its
real owner, and what is its ultimate destiny? How will the city of almost
continuous conflict become a city of enduring peace? Let's examine
the intriguing biblical story—past, present and future.
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Coming: International Control of Jerusalem?
Searching for the Peace of Jerusalem
Something for Jerusalem to Celebrate
Feature Articles
Jerusalem's Temple Mount: Center of
Conflict Today
Hundreds of battles have been fought over Jerusalem over the centuries.
Now a new fight is taking place—a battle over the history of the
Temple Mount, one of the world's richest archaeological sites.
Israel's Amazing Story: Fulfillment of Bible
Prophecy
After the greatest disaster in their history during the Holocaust, Jews
regained control over Jerusalem and their ancient homeland. Few realize
this was an essential element of end-time biblical prophecy.
Could Jesus Christ Be Elected President?
As the candidates enter the final weeks of a hotly contested presidential
election campaign, this is a good time to ask a crucial question: Could
Jesus Christ be elected president of the United States?
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How Significant Is the Race for the White House?
The Biblical Solution for Africa's Biggest
Crisis
At the recent International AIDS Conference, delegates repeatedly condemned
the only programs that are really working. If people would embrace God's
solution, AIDS could be permanently stopped.
The Feast of Trumpets: Foretelling "the
Day of the Lord"
Does this biblical feast, marked by the blowing of trumpets, hold meaning
for Christians today? Is there a connection with the return of Christ
and the resurrection of the dead "at the last trumpet"?
The Horsemen of Revelation: The Fifth
Horseman Rides
The phrase "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" is synonymous
with prophecies of death and destruction. But there is another horseman—a fifth, whose ride brings promise of a far better age to come.
The Biblical Festivals That Show How
God Will Bring Peace
Will mankind ever experience lasting peace? Humanity's track record
isn't very good. But a series of biblical feasts shows how God will
indeed bring lasting world peace—and not by any human efforts.
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Why Not Join Us for the Feast Jesus Kept?
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World.
Letters From Our Readers
Readers of The Good News share their thoughts.
Questions and Answers
Answers to readers' questions
Just for Youth...
What Will the Kingdom of God Mean for You?
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