News and Prophecy

Wars, politics, crimes- it seems like all the news is bad news. When times are turbulent, we can remember our hope and anchor is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

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In Brief...World News Review Future Energy Shortages Predicted

This summer's withering heat has forced some power companies to warn they are on the brink of running out of electricity. And just because it hasn't happened near you doesn't mean it won't in the future.
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Has Jesus Christ's Olivet Prophecy Been Fulfilled?

Jesus Christ gave a detailed prophecy of the future of Judea and Jerusalem in Matthew 24. What does history tell us about this prophecy's fulfillment?
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America's Moral Downturn: What Lies Ahead?

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences when a nation's moral foundation crumbles?
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Just What Is the Abomination of Desolation?

In one of the Bible's best-known prophecies, Jesus Christ spoke of a coming "abomination of desolation." What did He mean? Has that prophecy come to pass?
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The Prophetic Perspective

The amazing scope of biblical prophecy can be properly appreciated only if we first understand the essential nature of its content.
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Jesus Christ in Prophecy

The introduction to the Jewish New Testament lists 52 prophecies fulfilled in Christ's birth, life and death as stated in 81 passages in the Old Testament
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Can You Believe Bible Prophecy?

Can you believe in the Bible as what it claims to be—the inspired Word of God? Can we know for sure? Its pages issue a challenge to skeptics: Who but an almighty, all-powerful God can predict the future, then bring...
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A Glimpse Into the Future

The world is in terrible shape but the Bible tells us what will happen and that we can ultimately have hope.
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Russia's Time of Troubles

Current troubles only serve to underscore long-standing weaknesses in the Russian system of government. Will Putin have the vision to lead his nation? Will Russians demand a stronger leader?
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A Modern Tale of Two Cities

The spotlight is currently on two world capitals. While both play key roles within today's political and religious mix, it is their future role that readers should carefully watch and understand.
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World News and Trends: Anglo-American Marriage Trends

According to the latest issue of British Population Trends, married couples will constitute a minority of the population before 2010.
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World News and Trends: Fears Delay Plans to Eradicate Smallpox

The smallpox virus was slated to be the first species specifically targeted for extinction.
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World News and Trends: Forests in Jeopardy

A worldwide survey has revealed that "the world's forests are being stripped of their rarest trees."
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World News and Trends: Heart Disease Still Kills

A tragic byproduct of overweight among Westerners is greater vulnerability to heart disease.
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Youth Violence: Who's to Blame?

What's behind the frightening epidemic of youth violence? The prophet Isaiah envisioned a time when children would oppress their elders. Are we living in those days?
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After Kosovo: Power Shift Taking Place?

Is America surrendering its leadership of the Western world?
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World News and Trends: Scourge of War in the Sudan

Nearly two million civilians have died in the southern Sudan during a 15-year war that has developed into the deadliest conflict since World War II.
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World News and Trends: Golan Heights Now on Offer

According to The Sunday Times, Israel's prime minister-elect, Ehud Barak, will push to offer Syria the Golan Heights in return for peace in an important step ending 50 years of hostility between the Jewish state and the Arab world.
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In Brief... The Real Victors in The Real Victors in Kosovo

Everyone involved in the strange Kosovo conflict is claiming victory-except its chief victims, the Albanians.
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Ready, Aim-Peace!

Will modern day Turkey and the Kurds have the same vision as Esau in dealing with their nemesis?