The Ten Commandments (January 1997)

January 1997
Volume 6, Number 1

When God gave Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, every one of them was already in existence and had been from the beginning. The Ten Commandments reveal God's character. God lovingly gave them to Adam and Eve, our ancestors, as a way of life that would bring humanity happiness and eventually eternal life.  (Corel Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The First Commandment (1997)

The Ten Commandments open with the most important, the one that puts our relationship with God in its proper perspective. John Ritenbaugh explains this simple but vital command.

Ready Answer
Time and Life
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The way men and God look at time and life are very different. But if we come to understand God's perspective, we have a greater chance of living His way!

Prophecy Watch
'. . . And Not a Drop to Drink'
by Martin G. Collins

The scarcity of potable water will become a factor as the end nears. Martin Collins shows how world consumption of water is setting us up for major conflict over this precious resource.

Be My Valentine?
by Mike Ford

February 14, Valentine's Day, may seem harmless enough — a day to celebrate romantic love — until the holiday's origins come to light. Not only is it a glorification of sex, but it also has its source in pagan fertility rites and the worship of the gods of many ancient nations. Mike Ford peels back the curtain that has shrouded the origins of this pagan holiday.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events and trends in regard to Bible prophecy for January 1997.

Bible Study
The Ten Commandments
by Martin G. Collins

God's Ten Commandments are the divine law and standard that regulate human conduct. As our world testifies, they are still very much needed today!