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TABLE OF CONTENTS
September/October 2009
Vol. 14, Num. 5
Editorial:
Can You Know God's Plan?
A Good News editorial
Cover Story
Suffering: How It Began, How It Will End
Our world is wracked with evil and misery. But why is it filled with suffering?
From where did it originate? Why is suffering so pervasive? In spite of our
best efforts to eradicate suffering, why does it continue and spread? And
most importantly, does God plan to do something about it? When and how will
He finally bring an end to suffering?
—Sidebars
How Paul Described His Thinking Before Conversion
What Job Learned by Suffering
What's Wrong With Our Governments?
Democratic societies are almost always disappointed when leaders fail
to come through on their promises. Why does it seem this never changes?
What's the fundamental problem with human government?
Afghanistan: What's Behind a Seemingly Unwinnable War?
Many are saying the Afghan conflict—which has already lasted twice
as long as World War I—is unwinnable. Why are the Western allies
finding it so difficult to win this war in a backward third world country?
The Biblical Festivals That Reveal God's Plan of Salvation
Sin has cut humanity off from God and brought the ultimate penalty of
death. But God has a plan to heal the broken relationship and save
mankind. That plan is revealed in the festivals of God found in the
Bible.
How Will God Judge the World?
Judgment remains one of the most misunderstood subjects in all the Bible.
Many think of it almost wholly in terms of condemnation or damnation.
But is that really how God will judge His human creation?
How Can We Find the Pathway to Peace?
"Peace" and "goodwill toward men!" announced the heavenly messengers at Jesus
Christ's birth. But where is the evidence of this peace among humankind, as
also foretold by Isaiah and other prophets?
Self-Control: Governing Your Life by the Power of God
In this series of articles on the fruit of the Spirit, we have come
to the last of the nine virtues—self-control. Of all the things
we have to govern in this life, controlling the self is often our
greatest challenge!
Could the Dollar Fall?
Could the dollar be challenged and replaced by another world currency?
Will something that until recently was "unthinkable" become a reality?
The global financial slump is challenging long-held assumptions.
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 questions from our readers.
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