Forerunner: Preparing Christians for the Kingdom of God



Escaping the Clutches of This World (April 1996)

April 1996
Volume 5, Number 4


The Sphinx stands in silent testimony of the power of ancient Egypt. The children of Israel, slaves of the Pharaohs for over two centuries, escaped their bondage when God crushed Egypt through the plagues. Egypt symbolizes the ungodly world and sin, from which we have been redeemed by the death of our Savior Jesus Christ.  (Corel Photo)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Five Teachings of Grace

The Protestant world presents grace as "free," but nothing could be more costly. It cost our Savior His life! While God bestows grace on those He chooses of His own volition, John Ritenbaugh shows from Scripture that God expects a great deal of effort - such things as continued repentance, spiritual growth, and godly fruit - from His people once they receive it.

Prophecy Watch
Germany Flexes Its Muscles

by Earl L. Henn

Germany, predominantly pacifist since WWII, is beginning to show its strength, not only in economic area but also in political and military ones. Earl Henn shows that this is prophesied to continue.

Verse in Due Season
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Bible Study
Holy Days:
Unleavened Bread

by Staff

The Feast of Unleavened Bread immediately follows the Passover. In it we see how hard it is to overcome and rid our lives of sin.