Governments

"And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people" (Daniel 2:44).

In this section, find out more about the governments of the world, their prophesied role in future events and the final government that will supersede them all.

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The Church has the means by which to determine teaching and doctrine. It is important to clarify that because there are a lot of varying ideas as to how doctrine or teaching is arrived at within the Church.

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Safety from Terror

The world as we know it is heading for destruction. What will happen to true Christians during the End Times?

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Reach for a Strong Hand From Someplace

The world is facing a flood of problems. Many of us feel the world around us is sinking into chaotic and immoral depths. Can we trust elected officials or government organizations to rescue us? Will anyone reach down to save...

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Current Events & Trends: November/December 2023

An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2023 issue of Beyond Today.

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Jesus’ Reign on Earth—What Will It Be Like?

Bible readers understand that Jesus Christ will return to earth to reign as King. But what will He do as King, and what will His reign be like?

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Is God Partisan?

Partisan politics seems to be at the center of American society. What does God say?

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Kingdom Effects Today and Tomorrow

We celebrate the Kingdom of God at the Feast of Tabernacles, but what about the rest of the year? We are to be submitting to that government in our lives now as we look forward to God's government over the…

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Why Will the Kingdom of God Be Successful? (When All Others Have Failed)

For thousands of years humanity has created different forms of man-made government in an attempt to rule ourselves. Most have failed miserably and have caused enormous human suffering and pain. When Jesus Christ establishes His Kingdom on earth is will…

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Change Is Coming, Are You Ready?

The problem with man's government is a spiritual one. We will review 5 ways Christ will change government forever.

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A Day of Transition

The Feast of Trumpets marks the time when this world will transition from being under the control of Satan to becoming the Kingdom of God. It will be rough, with Satan's guidance, the rulers of this world will not willingly…

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The Best Form of Government

Genesis 1 says that after God created mankind he gave them rule over the earth. But man did not choose to rule according to God's guidance but rather created their own forms of government and ways of governing. We see…

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Thy Kingdom Come

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, and part of the model prayer includes the phrase "Thy kingdom come." This sermon discusses why Christ included this phrase in the model prayer.

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Christians and Politics

A Biblical view of a Christian not participating in the politics of this world.

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What Does the Bible Teach about Modern Politics & Government

It’s that time again that you have all been waiting for! What event is bloody, celebrates evil, promotes make-believe… focuses on individuals who look like the “living dead?" … no… not Halloween… something even more spooky… another American mid-term election…

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Iranian Nuclear Deal: Trust But Verify

What can we learn from the international relationships of various world governments?

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Vladimir Putin: Rise of a Strongman

An emerging end-time age of emperors is upon us. Empires dismantled in the two world wars are coming back with a vengeance, their kings stirred by vivid memories and visions of former history. One who fits this description is Vladimir...

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Empires on the Rise: What Does It Mean?

Will China overtake America and become a world empire? Will Russia restore the former might of the Soviet Union? Will Iran’s efforts to dominate the Middle East reclaim the ancient glory of the Persian Empire? And what about Europe–will it...

The author examines ruins of the 1,600-year-old defensive walls of Constantinople in 2015.

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The Rise and Fall of Empires

We are living in a world of massive change. What does it all mean?

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Why Is the Perfect Government So Elusive?

The search for the best government has occupied mankind for thousands of years. And still, no one would ever call any of the systems in place today ideal.

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Today’s Economic Systems: Are They Biblical?

Are communism, socialism and today’s capitalism endorsed in Scripture? Plus, what does the Bible explain is the astounding future of government on earth?

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