'You Shall Build the Old Waste Places...' (August 1996)

August 1996
Volume 5, Number 8

After Christ returns to the earth to face the armies of man arrayed against Him, one of the first jobs will be to clear away the wreckage of the Tribulation and the Day of the Lord and rebuild the ruins. God's Word promises that the devastation will be replaced by habitation, peace and prosperity.  (Corel Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Preparing to Rule!

Have you ever considered what it will be like right after Christ returns? What will you do, as a king, to help and govern the people placed under you? Believe it or not, you are already developing those skills!

Ready Answer
Men and Women, Hats and Hair
by Earl L. Henn

Should women wear hats to church? What is the correct hair length for men and women? Earl Henn expounds on Paul's teaching on these subjects in I Corinthians 11.

Prophecy Watch
Caught Up in the Rapture
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Is the rapture biblical? If so, when will it occur? Where do the saints go? Richard Ritenbaugh clarifies this sometimes confusing subject from the Bible.

Fellowship Across the Miles
by Sherly J. Togans, Jr.

Sherly Togans, Jr., a postal worker, encourages everyone not to despair during this time of scattering. We can indeed fellowship—all we need is a pen, paper, envelopes and stamps!

What Do We Have to Offer?
by Mike Ford

Most of the time, the Israelites provide us with a bad example, but Mike Ford tells of one time in particular that their example illustrates a godly virtue.

Do We Want to Catch 'Olympic Fever'?
by Staff

Are the Olympics the pure sporting events they are purported to be? This article shows that the Olympic Games have their roots in religion!

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events and trends in light of biblical prophecy for August 1996.

Bible Study
Holy Days:
Feast of Tabernacles
by Staff

The Feast of Tabernacles is a type of the soon-coming Millennium, when Christ will set up His government on the earth. Real peace and prosperity will be the norm. And everyone will have access to the knowledge of God!