WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, events and trends as related to Bible prophecy for January 1999.
Basic Doctrines: Repentance
Bible Study by Staff
Repentance is a condition of baptism in God's church and ultimately of conversion and salvation. It is also a lifelong process which we should continue until the day of Christ's return.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Of all the fruit of the Spirit, God may have left the most difficult for last! Has anyone, other than Jesus Christ, really exhibited self-control? In the end, however, this is the ultimate aim of growing in the character of Almighty God!
How Good Is Your Word?
'Ready Answer' by David F. Maas
Not so long ago all it took was our word and a handshake, and others would trust that we would stand by whatever we had promised. We are known by what we say and how well we keep our word. How honorable and dependable are the promises that we make to others?
The First Prophecy (Part Three)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
In the conclusion to this series, Richard Ritenbaugh explains the extent of God's curse on Adam—and thus mankind—in the Garden of Eden. He is promised great toil and suffering throughout his life, but just as in all things God does, a silver lining appears amidst the woe!
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
World news, events and trends from a prophetic viewpoint for December 1998.
Basic Doctrines: The Laying On of Hands
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
Laying on of hands is a strange subject to most, especially to the nonchristian. However, it is one of the church's fundamental doctrines and plays a large role in baptism, healing and ordination.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Meekness
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Meekness is not a virtue that people consider valuable or even desirable. But Jesus lists it as a primary virtue of one who will inherit His Kingdom, and Paul numbers it among the fruits of God's Spirit. Is there something to meekness that we have failed to grasp?
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins
It seems that some sins should be worse than others in God's eyes. Is this so? Martin Collins explains that, though all sin merits the death penalty, some sins carry greater consequences and penalties.
The Road to the Kingdom
Article by Mike Ford
In many places in Scripture, God promises to guide us along the godly path. Also within the pages of the Bible—our main source of information about spiritual matters—are the details about the way we are to conduct our lives. Mike Ford shows the steps we should take when faced with trials, problems and decisions.
The First Prophecy (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The second part in this series of three deals with God's curse on Eve for her part in the sin in the Garden of Eden. In this curse lies the beginnings of both women's difficulties in childbearing and the battle of the sexes. The effects of this curse are still being felt daily!
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, events and trends from the perspective of Bible prophecy for October-November 1998.
Self-Control
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
No government—not even God's—can work without self-control. As a fruit of God's Spirit, this virtue may be the single hardest to master over the course of a lifetime, yet we need it to do our parts in God's Kingdom.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Faithlessness is the essence of mankind's general character at the end of the age. However, faithfulness is to be a hallmark of a true Christian. How can we become more faithful? How can we be true to the course God has laid out for us?
Why Do the Wicked Prosper?
'Ready Answer' by Mike Ford
Righteous men have complained about the seeming good fortune of evil people for ages, but what is the answer? Mike Ford gives the biblical answer—in the end, a very simple and practical one.
Service: A Key to Spiritual Success
Article by William R. Gray
Have we lost the fire for God and His way that we we once had? If we have, we need to reconsider our basic commitments, and one of those is service. William Gray shows just how vital a key to success service is in all aspects of our lives.
The First Prophecy (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Genesis is a book of beginnings, and in that theme, it also contains the first prophecy. In the first part of this three-part series, Richard Ritenbaugh explains God's curse on the serpent in Genesis 3:14-15.
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
World news, events and trends as they relate to Bible prophecy for September 1998.
Meekness
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
Meekness is one of the hardest of the fruit of the Spirit to define. However, the Bible shows meekness to be, not weakness, but strength, as the character of such people as Jesus and Moses shows.
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, events and trends in the light of Bible prophecy for August 1998.