'You Renew the Face of the Earth' (January 1996)

January 1996
Volume 5, Number 1

Genesis 1 gives the biblical account of the creation of the heavens and the earth. Many scientists, however, have discounted this chapter as a scientific summation of the events of the creation week. Does the creation account paint a factual, accurate picture of God's work, or is it just a myth or a nice piece of Hebrew poetry.  (Aris Entertainment)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Simplify Your Life!

Time marches relentlessly on, and each of us has a finite amount of it to spend. Even so, we waste much of it on foolish pursuits, procrastination, and distractions, ignoring or forgetting that it is a precious resource. John Ritenbaugh explains how taking control of our limited time works to our advantage in our pursuit of God's Kingdom!

Ready Answer
Does Paul Condemn Observing God's Holy Days?
by Earl L. Henn

Galatians 4:9-10 - verses that condemn returning to keeping "days and months and seasons and years" - is a favorite target of those who claim Christians no longer need to observe God's holy days. Is that really what Paul means? By explaining the context of the passage, Earl Henn shows that the apostle meant something entirely different - in fact, just the opposite!

Prophecy Watch
Remember Lot's Wife
by Ted E. Bowling

Lot's wife is best known for that fact that she looked back and became a pillar of salt. What was so important that she yearned for Sodom? Ted Bowling explains why her example is important to us today.

Genesis 1:
Fact or Fiction?
by Earl L. Henn

Many discount the idea that Genesis 1 represents a literal account of Creation, and they rally scientific support for their claims. Earl Henn, a chemist, shows how accurate the biblical account really is.

Bible Study
God's Master Plan
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Like any good builder, God has a master plan to accomplish His purpose for humanity. We find the blueprint for His creation in the pages of the Bible.