End Times

"Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, 'Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?'" (Matthew 24:3).

The end times mark not the end of the world, but the end of an age—and the beginning of a far better one. Find out what that means for you by checking out the material below.

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Is the World Ready for a Prophet of God?

How old would people expect a prophet to be? How would they expect him to dress? What national background would they expect him to come from? What religion would they expect him to represent? Would they expect him to speak...
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The Prince of Peace

One of Jesus Christ's titles is Prince of Peace, and Bible prophecy tells us that under His rule peace will increase with no end. What do this title and prophecy signify? What do they mean for the world and for...
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Pornography: "Adult" Entertainment Is Definitely Not for Adults or Youth

Recent decades have seen an explosion in pornography. It's big business, grossing $10 billion in the United States alone. But that's only a tiny part of the story.
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What the West Doesn't Realize: It's in a Fight for Survival

Islamic fundamentalism became front-page news after Sept. 11. There certainly had been plenty of warning, although nobody could have predicted the precise way in which terrorists would get the West's attention. Few would have listened anyway.
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Will God Continue to Bless America? If Not, Why Not?

After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, many Americans, including people of faith, continue to ask, "Why did God let this happen?" A year later, let's reflect on the terrorist attacks and their aftermath from a biblical perspective.
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Jesus Christ's Unfinished Business

Many understand that Jesus Christ came to live a perfect life and give Himself as a sacrifice for sin. But He left behind some "unfinished business", which is why He must come to earth again.
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Peace in Nature and Among All Peoples

When Jesus returns to earth as the promised Messiah, He will at last usher in the dream of ages, world peace. This will involve even the whole of nature, as the world will be transformed into an Edenic paradise (compare...
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God's Global Village: A Glimpse of a Better Tomorrow

"Global village" has become a popular term in recent years for our increasingly interconnected world. Unknown to most, God has plans for His own global village on earth. Join us for a quick preview!
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World Peace: The Impossible Dream?

In recent months the awful prospect of a nuclear India-Pakistan war, radioactive "dirty" bombs detonated by terrorists and potential allout war in the Middle East reminds us that peace seems as far away as ever. For years men, women and...
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The Feast of Tabernacles Forecasts Better Days Ahead

In the shadow of 9/11, who doesn't look forward to better days? They are coming. God guarantees the world many centuries of better days ahead through the fulfillment of the Feast of Tabernacles.
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Relating the Bible to Life

In this month's issue of Virtual Christian Magazine, a series of articles have been compiled which we hope will help you relate the Bible with everyday life. After all, if we don't understand how to relate God's Word to life...
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From GN Radio: The Good News and the Bad News

South African photojournalist Kevin Carter snapped a picture of a small, starving Sudanese girl crawling towards a food shelter. A vulture, poised a few feet away, was awaiting the inevitable. Few who saw the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo weren't haunted by...
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The Message to Philadelphia: Remain Faithful

Jesus Christ promises great rewards to those who faithfully persevere.
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What Do You Know and What Will You Do

While America slept, the nation was caught unprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Some have questioned how much advance information the government had—and whether that could have prevented the terrorist attack. But there...
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The Message to Sardis: Remain Spiritually Alert

Christ warns all of us of spiritual drowsiness and emphasizes the need to be vigilant and watchful.
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Mass Media and Bible Prophecy

Several amazing biblical passages foretell the shaping of the world at the time of the end by a powerful web of global media.
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Still Not Fully Realized The West Is Fighting for Its Survival

Islamic fundamentalism became front-page news after Sept. 11—but that doesn't mean there was no problem earlier. There certainly was plenty of warning, although nobody could have predicted the precise way in which fundamentalists would get the West's attention. Few would...
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Behind the Headlines... A World Without the United States

Imagine the unimaginable: The president, in the White House, the vice president, at the National Observatory, and all Cabinet members, in their respective agency headquarters, are killed in a terrorist attack on downtown Washington.
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The Role of Satan in the End Time

The Bible speaks of a supernatural being performing supernatural feats just before Jesus Christ comes to this earth a second time. Do you know what the Scriptures say this deceiver will do? How will his actions affect teens?
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Armageddon and Divine Intervention

In an age of ever-increasing violence and horrifying acts of terrorism, bewildered people ask: Where is God? Why did the Almighty not intervene and prevent the outrages of Sept. 11?