Beyond Today Magazine: September–October 2025

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At the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, whose founding vision of peace has faltered amid corruption and failure, we are reminded that true and lasting peace will only come through the return of Jesus Christ to establish God’s Kingdom, a reign foreshadowed in the biblical festivals and offered in hope to all humanity both now and in the future.

At the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations after World War II, the organization that aspired to beat swords into plowshares appears increasingly off mission, corrupt and incapable of pursuing the dream of world peace. Thankfully, Scripture promises that world peace will ultimately come through the return of Jesus Christ to establish the Kingdom of God over all nations, as previewed in the biblical fall festivals. That government will be very different from what we see today. Those answering God’s call in this age experience a foretaste of that reign. And remarkably, the opportunity to accept the rule of God through Christ to enjoy peace in Their family forever will eventually be offered to all who have ever lived. That is the wonderful hope we eagerly await as we live in line with it now.

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Here you'll find links to all the additional resources listed in the pages of the magazine in the "Dive Deeper" boxes near the end of each article in...
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A person walking in a field with a sunset in front of them.
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Humanity longs for peace but cannot achieve it on its own—true and lasting peace will come only through the reign of Jesus Christ.
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A woman sitting by a body of water watching the sunset.
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Jesus’ gospel is not just about a future hope but a present reality—an invitation to live as citizens under His divine rule today while anticipating...
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The United Nations turns 80 this year—its hopes for ending war colliding with ongoing armed conflicts around the globe and its own problems adding to...