2008 April
Editorial
Editorial – Heretics in Heaven; Orthodox in Hell
It is paradoxical that millions of people who have been considered heretics will be in heaven, while other millions who were considered orthodox will be in hell after the end of the millennium.
Salvation
From Alienation to Reconciliation
Is the cross just a story, or are we experiencing its spiritual meaning? The purpose of the cross is to destroy this alienation and bring reconciliation.
Christian Life
Dear youth, what is the aim and purpose of your life? Are you ambitious for education that you may have a name and position in the world?
Faith
God has given every person a measure of faith—substance. So this vitamin F is nothing more than healing faith—not just physical healing but the totality healing of man.
Salvation
But, God reads the thoughts and intents of the heart, and someday soon, while life is going on without any great catastrophe taking place, the door will close.
Evangelism
Behold, the bridegroom cometh.” Matthew 25:6. Christ, with his disciples, is seated upon the Mount of Olives. The sun has set behind the mountains, and the heavens are curtained with the shades of evening.
Inspiration
The Pen of Inspiration – Search the Scriptures
If Christians would earnestly search the Scriptures, more hearts would burn with the vivid truths therein revealed. Their hopes would brighten with the precious promises strewn like pearls all through the sacred writings.
Health
Health – Benefits of Physical Exercise
Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol)...
Question
Question - How can a person be a Christian and obey all the commandments and have any fun and happiness?
Nature
The Sirenians, also called sea cows, are relatives of the elephants, and are the only totally aquatic herbivorous mammals. Like the elephants, they are long lived with some species living up to 60 years.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – She Dared to Save the Bibles
But Linh’s family had a lot of Bibles hidden in their home. Her father was the pastor of an “underground church” that had to meet in secret.
Food
Vegetables supply some elements in which other food materials are deficient. The dark green leafy vegetables are rich sources of carotene that is converted by the body into vitamin A.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Justification
April 27, 2008 - May 3, 2008 - Justification is the opposite of condemnation. God’s boundless mercy is exercised toward those who are wholly undeserving. He forgives transgressions and sins for the sake of Jesus,...
Bible Study Guides
May 4, 2008 - May 10, 2008 - Grace is unmerited favor, and the believer is justified without any merit of his own, without any claim to offer to God. He is justified through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,...
Bible Study Guides
May 11, 2008 - May 17, 2008 - What is the Bible definition of faith? Hebrews 11:1. Christ did not fail, neither was He discouraged; and the disciples were to show a faith of the same enduring nature.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Good Works
May 18, 2008 - May 24, 2008 - “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16.
Bible Study Guides
May 25, 2008 - May 31, 2008 - “ ‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’ [John 14:27.] This peace is not the peace that comes through conformity to the world.
Recipe
¾ cup shredded zucchini ½ cup cooked rice ¾ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup egg substitute 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder 2 Tablespoons nonfat bread crumbs 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 15-ounce can nonfat black beans, mashed Preheat broiler on high heat. Line broiler pan with foil; lightly spray with nonfat ... Read more
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.