God's Law

God's Law serves an important purpose, both historically and in modern times. God's Law shows His character, His justice, and points forward to His Son, Jesus Christ.

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World News and Trends: Extramarital affairs becoming more commonplace

Sarah Womack, social-affairs correspondent of The Daily Telegraph, stated that "divorce rates [in England and Wales] rose last year for the first time in five years, leaving an additional 147,000 children [each] with a single parent." Divorcing adults often selfishly...
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Homeland Security: What Crucial Piece Is the United States Missing?

After the devastating terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security became a top priority for the United States. Yet, at the same time, it seems to be overlooking the most important aspect of its safety, and the risk is...
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The Foundation of Truth

Perhaps the foundational choice that we make in our interaction with others is the one of truth versus falsehood. Are we going to "tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth," or will we compromise with that...
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Who Determines Right From Wrong?

All across the United States people are involved in a debate about the biblical Ten Commandments. It's ironic that while some Christians vehemently defend the posting of the Ten Commandments, many other Christians believe that these laws have no application...
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Christianity Isn't for Wimps

Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
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About Messianic Judaism

Do Messianic Jews believe and live as we do in the Church of God?
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Law and Grace—an Incredible Marriage

Many see it as law or grace. Are you prepared to show how law and grace together demonstrate the love and mind of God?
Vibrant Health: The Crucial Biblical Keys
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Vibrant Health: The Crucial Biblical Keys

The Bible has a surprising number of things to say about your health. In recent years researchers are discovering that its health advice is sound—and far ahead of its time.
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The High Cost of Ignorance

Editorial note from Scott Ashley
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World News and Trends: Solution to AIDS is not more cash

World News and Trends: This June, the 14th annual international AIDS conference, in Barcelona, Spain, led to the usual calls for the United States and other wealthy nations to spend more to fight AIDS.
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I understand if your religion teaches sex before marriage is wrong but your portrayal of sex seems negative. Also, your interpretation of the Bible seems out of touch in the 21st century. Our God-given free choice lets us choose for ourselves what’s best.

How can we bring the ancient writings of the Bible into the 21st century? The
The Diets of the Millennium Should Be the Diets of Today
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The Diets of the Millennium Should Be the Diets of Today

After the second coming, Jesus will not only heal people, but teach the world how to build and maintain good health. This is one of the lessons of the Feast of Tabernacles.
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The Inspiring Fall Holy Days

The celebration of the seven biblical Holy Days is a deeply meaningful and joyous experience. The spiritual climax of the year is the fall, when four of God's festivals portray prophesied end-time events.
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In my catechism, the Fourth Commandment is to "Honor our father and mother." The Third Commandment is to "Remember the Sabbath Day." Please correct this error.

In reading a recent issue of The Good News I discovered that someone made an error in regard to the Fourth Commandment. It stated that the Fourth Commandment is "Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy."
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America's Child Sacrifice

Child sacrifice is horrifying to even contemplate. Yet it remains with us, practiced millions of times every year.
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The Transforming Power of Forgiveness

Jesus preached forgiveness upon repentance. If sexual sin has been a problem in anybody's life, if they truly repent and turn their ways around, they will be forgiven.
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What Do You Mean, "Under God"?

You've heard the controversy about "under God" and that the vast majority of Americans are in no mood to even consider removing these words from the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. But is the United States a nation under God? The...
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World News and Trends: The President sets America a good example

George Bush has tried to restore spiritual leadership to the American presidency.
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Britain A Fresh Look at the Lack of Biblical Values

Material wealth often masks spiritual and moral poverty, and not just in the United States. Our correspondent in Britain sees evidence all around.
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What Kind of Spirituality Do You Want?

Would you like a type of spirituality that looks good, sounds good and maybe even feels good—but one that is hypocritical and repugnant to God? Or do you want a genuine relationship with Him based on His terms?