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Today's headlines are filled with bad news—war,
famine, natural disasters, new and baffling diseases, environmental
catastrophes and governmental scandals and corruption.The litany
of tragedies and bad news is relentless. In this century, more
than 150 million people have been killed in war alone. Well
over 100 million more have died from diseases, epidemics and
natural disasters. With all this bad news, what kind of future
can we look forward to?
Almost 2,000 years ago, a prophet came bringing a message of
hope 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? And what is the kingdom of which He spoke?
Is it the church? Is it something to be set up in the hearts
of men? Is it the collective good of all humanity?
Churches do not agree on either what the gospel is or what the
Kingdom of God is. Yet the Bible is clear on this most important
of subjects. And the message Jesus Christ brought truly is good
news. It is the best news the world can hear!
In The Gospel of the Kingdom
you can discover the surprising message Jesus Christ brought.
This booklet shows you, from the pages of your Bible, exactly
what that message is—and what it means for you. |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
May/June 1998
Vol. 3, Num. 3
Could It Happen Again
A Good News editorial
Cover Story
Deadly Diseases: Again a Threat
to Humanity
Through the centuries, man's greatest threat often has not been natural
disasters or warfare, but the microscopic creatures with which we share
the earth. When epidemics break out, man has often been able to do little
other than let the epidemics run their deadly course. Has the threat disappeared,
or is it lurking in the background, waiting to strike again?
-Sidebar-
Plague's Deadly Messengers
Are New Plagues Emerging?
Drug-Resistant Bubonic Plague
Feature Articles
Common Bacteria Make a Deadly Comeback
Although most bacteria are harmless and even beneficial to humans, some
can be quite deadly. Scientists and medical researchers are always trying
to stay one step ahead in the ongoing struggle against lethal microorganisms.
-Sidebar-
Malaria Poses a New Threat
The World's Most Deadly Disease
Instant Epidemics: The New Breed of Weapons
Chemical and biological weapons have recently made headlines. Although
the weapons themselves are not new, the magnitude of the threat certainly
is. Does Bible prophecy tell us anything about the likelihood of these
weapons being used?
-Sidebar-
Futurisic Weapons and the Bible
Israel at 50: A Saga of War and Peace
Fifty years ago, in the aftermath of the horror of World War II, the nation
of Israel was reborn. In her troubled homeland in the Middle East, life
has rarely been easy or peaceful. Can Israel ever expect a time of peace?
The Global Economy's Uncertain Future
The economic turmoil enveloping Asia has rattled financial markets and
investors. What’s behind the Asian financial mess, and are there underlying
biblical principles that can help us understand and avoid such problems?
-Sidebar-
The Roots of Asia's Economic
Problems
The Global Economy and Jesus Christ's Return
Is there any connection between the world economy and the return of
Jesus Christ? Biblical prophecy describes powerful economic forces
at work prior to Christ's return. What is yet to happen, and
how might it come about?
Ten Things You Can Say to Make Someone's
Day
We all have our ups and downs, as do our friends and loved ones. How
can we help others who are hurting? By offering some words of encouragement,
we can help others face their present and future with renewed hope.
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World
Just for Youth...
Make the Most of Summer Break
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