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March—April 2006

Crime and "murder mysteries" may seem harmless on TV or in movies or books that are easily forgotten. It's different when it happens in real life—illustrating how painful and horrible sin really is. What's at the heart of the problem?

What's So Bad About Sin?

Crime and "murder mysteries" may seem harmless on TV or in movies or books that are easily forgotten. It's different when it happens in real life—illustrating how painful and horrible sin really is. What's at the heart of the problem?

A Perfect Family

God will begin to fully implement His solutions by sending His Son Jesus Christ back to earth to correct every human problem we now face.

Shocking Levels of Violence in Personal Relationships

In the realm of personal relationships, documented evidence provides one example of a serious sin which clearly demonstrates the widespread lack of respect for the rights of others. Statistics gathered on domestic violence against women, represented below by just U.S. figures, should shock us.

Our World Is Rapidly Changing—in Ways Foretold by Bible Prophecy

Bible prophecy shows that we should keep an eye on Europe and the Middle East. Ongoing developments in both areas are rapidly reshaping our world in ways foretold centuries ago.

Centuries-Old Documents Show Evidence for a Wednesday Crucifixion

Did you know there is additional historical evidence for a Wednesday crucifixion?

The Biblical Chronology of Jesus Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection

Jesus Christ said He would be in the tomb for three days and three nights. What is the biblically accurate chronology of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection? This time line perfectly accommodates three full nights (Wednesday night, Thursday night and Friday night) and three full daylight periods (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). This is the only time that fits Jesus' own prophecy of how long He would be in the tomb. And fits perfectly with all the details recorded in the Gospels.

What Are the Real Origins of Easter?

Millions assume that Easter, one of the world's major religious holidays, is found in the Bible. But is it? Have you ever looked into Easter's origins and customs and compared them with the Bible?

What Does the Feast of Unleavened Bread Mean for Christians?

Central to our understanding of the biblical Feast of Unleavened Bread is the realization that the resurrected Jesus Christ lives His life in every individual Christian.

Whatever Happened to Sin?

It used to be common to hear messages condemning sin and warning of its consequences. Now most religious messages pass over the uncomfortable reality of sin to focus on "feel-good" themes. What is happening to Christianity—and is it missing a crucial part of Christ's message?

Learn, Live and Love the Bible

God’s Word discusses several tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with our Creator. In this second article in a series on tools for spiritual growth, we examine the foundational tool of Bible reading and study.

How to Read, Study and Understand the Bible

Author Bruce Barton called the Bible The Book Nobody Knows. That is practically true, but you can know it.

Proofs of the Bible

God doesn't want blind faith. He wants you to have faith based on solid evidence.

Teach Your Children With Family Bible Study

The most important responsibility of parents is to pass along their spiritual faith and understanding to their children. Here are tips for how to teach God’s words and ways to your children.

World News and Trends: Who and what is Hamas?

With such a remarkable victory in the Palestinian elections, many are wondering what this Islamic group stands for.

World News and Trends: Teen girls pass boys in stupid behavior

Could the age old idea that boys were involved in more risky behavior no longer be true?

World News and Trends: China : An epidemic of "free love"

Free sexual practices--and consequences--spread rapidly through China.

World News and Trends: Marriage and money; divorce and debt

Could marriage actually lead to being more wealthy?

World News and Trends: Resurrecting a 'dead' EU constitution

Even after two countries reject EU policies, the provisions continue to be enforced.

World News and Trends: Does Europe need a superman?

How do the recent events in Europe foretell Biblical events?

World News and Trends: Catholic Church weighs in on intelligent design

The Vatican accepts a ruling against teaching Intelligent Design in classrooms--does this go against the basic principles of Christianity?

Great Themes of the Bible

The Bible is unified by profound themes running through it. Although it contains a number of major themes, here are three of the most important.

Jesus Wasn't Crucified on Friday or Resurrected on Sunday: How long was Jesus in the tomb?

How can we fit three days and three nights between a Friday afternoon crucifixion and an Easter Sunday sunrise? The fact is, we can't. So what is the truth about when Jesus was crucified and resurrected? How long was Jesus Christ in the tomb?

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