Beyond Today Magazine: November–December 2023

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Is the devil real? Many people assume he’s just a mythological figure or some sort of symbol of all evil. But your Bible tells a very different story. It describes a very real being of enormous power and influence over human beings. In fact, it tells us that this being “deceives the whole world” (Revelation 12:9). It describes him as “the god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:4)—an evil spirit being who desires to be worshiped by human beings and who tries to usurp the one true God. How does he deceive the entire world? A major way is through false religion—by infiltrating churches and denominations and subtly influencing them into teaching a “different gospel” and “another Jesus” quite different from what the original apostles taught (2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:6-9). Could you possibly be influenced by this being? How can you know? You need to read this issue of Beyond Today! It’s vitally important that you understand the truth!

Table of Contents

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A man putting on a Santa Claus costume.
11 minutes
Christmas is one of the world’s most popular holidays, yet it has a strange and convoluted past—one hinted at in such puzzling symbols as decorated...
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A church pew with a Bible on it.
13 minutes
History and the Bible show that the biblical Sabbath is Saturday, the seventh day of the week. But most of today’s churches gather to worship on...
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A woman sitting in church looking toward the alter and cross.
7 minutes
Scammers steal money, information and identity with lies and false promises. And religion is not immune.
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A woman sitting on a bench watching the sunset.
6 minutes
The Bible says we are saved through God’s gift of grace through faith. Does that mean faith in Christ is all we need?
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Gaza Strip celebration
10 minutes
The entire world was shocked by the viciousness of a brutal assault on Israeli civilians on one of Israel’s holiest days of the year. What’s behind...
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A dad and his two daughters talking with a Bible opened.
6 minutes
With Christianity on the decline in the West, especially among young people, what are parents and caregivers to do if they want their own children to...
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A person pulling their Bible out of the backpack.
4 minutes
How could people ignore and dismiss what was clearly stated in God’s Word and instead choose worship practices and customs that are not approved in...
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People watching surveillance monitors.
9 minutes
An overview of events and conditions around the world featured in the November/December 2023 issue of Beyond Today.
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Church attendees worshipping during praise service.
14 minutes
The devil is much wilier and may be much closer than you think. The Bible reveals that he deceives the whole world—meaning he has even duped churches...
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Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the November/December 2023 issue.
4 minutes
Readers of Beyond Today magazine share their thoughts in the November/December 2023 issue.
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Two people looking at an open Bible.
11 minutes
The Bible reveals a coming evil ruler and false religious leader who, under Satan’s sway, will deceive nearly all the world. Where will you stand?
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A man looking out over a field.
6 minutes
Relying on Jesus’ name, the church of Pergamos, including its faithful martyr Antipas, was able to endure persecution to the end—as the way into life.