By Grace...Not Race (June 1999)

June 1999
Volume 8, Number 6

Though God chose Israel to be His people, salvation is not limited to them. The New Covenant opens salvation to the Gentiles--to people of all races, ethnicities and nations. Paul writes, "By grace you have been saved" (Ephesians 2:5) - not by race!  (Forerunner Image)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Beatitudes, Part 6:
The Pure in Heart

Purity before God is far more than just being clean. John Ritenbaugh explains that to Jesus being pure in heart touches on the very holiness of God!

Ready Answer
A Matter of Honor
by Staff

The Bible has a great deal to say about honor and whom we should honor. This article gives us a hard but necessary lesson in honor.

Prophecy Watch
Is America's Military Ready?
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though still the strongest military power in the world, America is growing weaker and less ready to defend itself. Could this be a sign of the end?

Servant of God, Act II:
God's Gift of Faith
by Charles Whitaker

The story of Ebed-Melech goes far beyond a historical vignette. Concluding his series, Charles Whitaker shows how the story is an allegory of God's grace to the Gentiles.

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Staff

News, events and trends in relation to Bible prophecy for June 1999.

Bible Study
Biblical Symbolism:
More 'Church' Symbols
by Staff

The Bible uses so many symbols for God's church that no single Bible Study could do them justice. Here are several more, many of them familiar to Bible readers.