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TABLE OF CONTENTS

March/April 2006
Vol. 11, Num. 2

Editorial: A Perfect Family
A Good News editorial

Cover Story

What's So Bad About Sin?
Crime stories and "murder mysteries" are quite popular and seem harmless enough on TV or in movies or books that are easily forgotten. It's different, however, when it happens to you or a loved one in real life—illustrating how painful and horrible sin really is. What's at the heart of the problem? Actually, the human heart is.

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Shocking Levels of Violence in Personal Relationships

Our World Is Changing—as Foretold by Bible Prophecy
Bible prophecies of end-time events show that we should keep an eye on Europe and the Middle East. Ongoing developments in both are rapidly reshaping our world in ways foretold many centuries ago.

Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday—or Resurrected on Sunday!
How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise resurrection? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected?

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Centuries-Old Documents Show Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion
The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

What Are the Real Origins of Easter?
Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?

What the Feast of Unleavened Bread Means for Christians
One of the holy celebrations of the Bible is the Feast of Unleavened Bread. But what does it mean? Few understand its theme that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every individual Christian.

Reconciliation: The True Path to Healing and Salvation
Someone has already shown the way to a harmonious relationship with not only our Creator, but also our fellow men and women. So where and how do we start on this path to much-needed reconciliation?

Whatever Happened to Sin?
It used to be common to hear messages condemning sin. Now most religious messages pass over that uncomfortable reality. What is happening to Christianity? Is it missing a crucial part of Christ's message?

Learn, Live and Love the Bible
God's Word discusses tools we can use to build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study.

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How to Read, Study and Understand the Bible
Proofs of the Bible
Great Themes of the Bible

Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study
The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are helpful, practical tips for how to teach God's words and ways to your children.

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