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TABLE OF CONTENTS
January/February 1999
Vol. 4, Num. 1
Can You Know What Lies Ahead?
A Good News editorial
Cover Story
The Year 2000: Peril or Paradise?
We seldom get to see the arrival of a new century, much less a new millennium.
Yet a new millennium is right around the corner, and the countdown has
begun. What can we expect in coming months and years? Will we see a paradise
on earth, or will dangerous trends and conditions continue to escalate?
Is there a way to know for sure?
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The Apocalyptic Prophetic
View: A Coming Time of Great Distress
Beyond 2000: Utopian
Prophecies of the World to Come
Approaching 2000:
A Window on Today's World
Feature Articles
Reflections on Europe
Europe is a continent undergoing enormous change as it looks to greater
political and economic unity. Where will trends toward unity lead? Before
we can better see where Europe is going, we must first understand its past.
What's Wrong With Our Governments?
This century has seen humanity reach dizzying heights in science, technology
and prosperity. Yet at the same time we are incapable of solving longstanding
human dilemmas. Why can't our governments find solutions to our problems?
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Prophecies of a Different
Government
The Lesson of Y2K: The "Millennium Bug"
Modern societies are heavily dependent on computers for everything from
traffic lights to televisions, from airplanes to electric power. But what
will happen if those things stop working? Could it happen? How did we
get in this situation?
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The 2000 Bug: A Time Bomb for Chaos?
Isaiah: Prophet of the New Mind
The biblical book of Isaiah is a true literary classic, with words, phrases
and images that leap across the centuries to our day. But what is this
book all about? Does this ancient message have relevance for us today?
Today's Family: Defining Marriage
Some people are clamoring for governments to recognize same-sex marriages.
But what is a marriage, really? When and how did it originate? Should any
relationship be equated with marriage? What should marriage mean to us?
The Downfall of Judah: Exile to
Babylon
The kingdom of Judah followed the poor example of the kingdom of Israel
in turning from God. Like Israel, Judah also was taken into national captivity.
What do archaeological discoveries tell us about this turbulent time?
Regular Features
World News and Trends
An Overview of Conditions Around the World
Profiles of Faith
Profiles of Faith Josiah: A Kingdom Returns to God
Just for Youth...
How to Make Murphy's Law Work for You
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