America’s Perplexing Diplomacy
Israel is America’s most faithful ally in the Middle East, if not in the world. Yet U.S. policy toward this tiny democracy often leaves us scratching our heads.
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A Terrorist by Any Other Name
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. And if Nobel Peace Prize-winner Arafat funds and preaches terrorism, he’s every inch a terrorist.
Dateline: Jerusalem
The West Bank? The West Bank of what? Subtly slanted journalism is shaping the thinking of people around the globe—and it is not pro-Israel.
What Events in Israel Mean to the United States
Israel has a role unlike any other nation in the world. This outstanding article explains what America’s response should be to events in the Middle East.
Rachel Is Still Weeping
They stormed the Church of the Nativity and held nuns and priests hostage. Are these peacemakers? What is the truth behind the Muslim-Christian alliance?
The Origin and Fall of Satan
Lucifer, “the anointed cherub that covereth,” became the evil “god of this age”—the enemy of Jehovah. Learn what happened and why?
Satan’s World Strategy
Satan’s dominion may be invisible. But if you know where to look, you’ll be astounded to see how much he controls . . . and how he controls it.
The Satanic Trinity
As if one evil being weren’t enough, the Bible teaches that in the last days, there will be three—a pseudotrinity—that will take over the world.
The Many Masks of Satan
If you think Satan appears like the caricatures of him, with horns and a red tail, think again. More often than not, he appears as the “noblest” among us.
Recycling Adolph Hitler
The Egyptian press is resurrecting old propaganda to slander the Jews—but with a new twist: It is comparing President Bush and America to Nazis.
‘Comfort Ye My People’
Did you know that every promise in the Book doesn’t belong to the church? Actually, most of them belong to Israel.
The Preservation of the Jewish People
The Bible tells us what it will take to destroy the Jewish people. And it tells us when God finally will say to Himself, “I’ve had enough of them!”
The ‘Final Solution’
How does a nation plan genocide? Hitler’s systematic, calculated method will alarm you, even as it confirms the truth of the depravity of man.
Israel’s Ultimate Triumph
Many people say God is finished with Israel and that He has given all Israel’s blessings to the church. But the Bible tells a different story.
Israel My Glory Anniversary Issue
This 60th anniversary issue of Israel My Glory is not presented as a nostalgic journey into the past. In considering how to mark the occasion appropriately…
A Clash of Civilizations
After decades of trying to build a better world, we are back where we started: fighting a man and an ideology that seek to destroy us.
Exodus: Ship of Misfortune
The war was over, but the heartache was not. Tired, homeless, and hurting, the Jewish people aboard the Exodus found themselves victims yet again.
Victory in Europe
Great was the rejoicing at the news of Hitler’s defeat. Israel My Glory heralded the victory in this superb account by our former director, Victor Buksbazen.
Home at Last
Israel was reborn and Jewish people were dancing in the streets when this magnificent article appeared in Israel My Glory.
The Miracle of Israel
Israel was still an infant when Victor Buksbazen toured the country and wrote this report, which is amazingly relevant today, fifty-two years later.
Little Action on the Third Front
Freedom, democracy, personal rights, national liberties. Radical Islam is out to destroy them all. And Christianity ranks just as high on the Islamic hit list.
The Incarnation: Why Would God Do Such a Thing?
Whether the world knows it or not, it desperately needs a Savior. This article looks at the life-changing power God provided through the Incarnation.
Art Thou He That Should Come?
Some waited for years and were sure when they saw Him. Others are still waiting. Can we truly identify “he that should come”? Yes!
Confirmation of Jesus’ Messiahship
How can we know that Jesus’ claims about Himself are true? Examine man’s twofold dilemma and God’s gracious, twofold solution.
Coming Again
Many great doctrines of Christianity appeared first in the Old Testament. Come to the Psalms for a look at Jesus’ resurrection, ascension, and return.
Who Weeps for Hagar’s Children?
Two children, two promises. The road has not been easy for Isaac’s seed, but neither has it been a bed of roses for the descendants of Ishmael.
Israel’s Quest for Peace
What happened to the Oslo “peace train”? Did it even leave the station? Ride the rails of inquiry for a look at why there still is no peace in the Middle East.
Duplicity: The PA Strategy to Destroy Israel
“Say one thing, do another.” Such is standard PA procedure. This insightful article is chock-full of facts that reveal the inconsequential value of PA promises.
Israel’s Internal Battle
Religious vs. Secular. Likud vs. Labor. Hawks vs. Doves. For a country fighting to stay alive, little Israel has more than its share of domestic troubles.
Syria: Certain Foe, Uncertain Future
Take a trip through the history of Syria and learn how a country that once embraced Christianity has become a home for despotism and terrorists.
When Silence Says It All
The pope’s recent visit to Syria spoke volumes. But the loudest message appears to have been what he wasn’t allowed to say.
The Feast of Tabernacles in Ancient Times
A flurry of activity, all designed to focus the Israelites on God’s faithfulness, accompanied this fascinating festival.
The Feast of Tabernacles in the Days of Jesus
You’ll almost feel as though you were there after reading this illuminating article and learning how Jesus used this feast to point people to Himself.
Camping Out Under the Stars
So you don’t like camping? You may change your mind after you get a glimpse of life in today’s sukkot.
Tabernacles in the Millennium
A day is coming when people of all nations will go up to Jerusalem for the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles—and woe to them if they don’t go!
Downsizing the State of Israel
Going, going, gone? Learn why what’s being done to Israel today contradicts everything earlier Christian Zionists believed.
The Judgment Seat of Christ
Works cannot carry you to heaven. But that doesn’t mean they count for nothing when you get there.
The Judgment of the Nations Mt. 25:31-46
The Tribulation will be a terrible time on Earth, but not everyone who survives it will be blessed by what comes afterward.
The Seven Judgments
Not all judgments occur in the end-times. In fact, you may be in the midst of one right now!
The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15
If you think “Judgment Day” is just a joke, you don’t know much about the Great White Throne.
Living in a World Turning Upside Down
Wrong is right; good is evil; and Christianity is the world’s new nemesis. That’s what the new paganism preaches—and it’s turning the world upside down.
Give Us a King
Were the Israelites wrong to demand a king? This insightful article examines the events leading to the creation of the monarchy in ancient Israel.
Saul
God chose him, equipped him, and established him as king. But it wasn’t long before things went wrong. Learn what happened and why.
Formed in the Master’s Hand
This outstanding article takes a thoughtful, tender, and discerning look at the life of David, the sweetest psalmist in Israel.
Glory and Infamy
Solomon was Israel’s wisest and wealthiest king. Yet, despite his dazzling accomplishments, he sowed the seeds of national destruction.
History by The Wishing Well
The ugly tentacles of revisionism are spreading over the Temple Mount. And if Arafat has his way, they eventually will reach all the way to Christ Himself.
The Global Economy and Coming Chaos
The world may be “shrinking,” but financial debt is rising. The combination is a prescription for bankruptcy—and fulfillment of prophecy.
Politics and Religion in the Global Village
A new world order is indeed in the making, with summits, treaties, and agreements all prepared. And none embrace the tenets of biblical Christianity.
Israel at the Epicenter
Did you know the Quran does not mention Jerusalem even once by name? Why, then, is that city so important to Muslims? The explanation is eye-opening.
Europe, NATO and the Antichrist
They’re almost there. A “United States of Europe” is looming on the horizon with a parliament that is growing stronger every day. Just one key element is missing.
Ascending Mars’ Hill
As bizzare as it may sound, some people propose turning the Temple Mount over to God! But whose God will it be?
Jesus the Son of God
Do Christians read more into the words Son of God than the Bible intends? Examine the origin of the title and how it applies to Jesus.
The Relationship of the Son to the Father
Although veiled in flesh while on earth, Jesus was still God. This article explores how Jesus lived within the scope of human limitations.
The Son of Man
The term Son of man is used no fewer than 192 times throughout the Word of God. And it means more than you might expect.
The Eternal Sonship of Christ
Some say Jesus was not the Son of God until the incarnation because sonship implies subservience. But does it really?
Losing the Vision?
We have entered the “post-Zionist” era. Yet God says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” What does this all mean for little Israel?
No Addition, Deletions, or Corrections
The apostle Paul was not one to mince words. Learn what he told the Galatians concerning the gospel of salvation.
Justification by Faith Alone Galatians 3:1-24
Law vs. grace—the age-old struggle. This excellent article clarifies the differences between the two systems and explains which one God blesses and why.
Keep Standing Firm in Freedom Gal. 3:25-5:1
Would you reenroll in kindergarten after you had graduated from college? In essence, that’s what some people were telling the Galatian believers to do.
Family Matters Gal. 6:1-18
You know that your Christian brother has fallen deeply into sin. What should you do? Read this article and find out.
Turning Back the Clock
For thirty years, Israeli farmers in north- ern Israel have lived in relative safety. Now those days may have ended.
The Rapture Question
Confused by the many views on the Rapture? This illuminating article will help you understand what the Scriptures teach about this exciting event.
Perhaps Today
Is the idea that the Lord can return at any moment just wishful thinking? Read this article and learn what the Bible has to say about imminency.
Caught Up With Christ
Gone in an instant! How can that be? But it can be, and it has happened before.
Aftermath of the Rapture
When the Lord returns to take His church, the world will become a very different—and frightening—place to live.
Christians and Jews: The Unity of the Church
For more than 2,000 years, God has been building His cathedral of grace. Take a marvelous look inside through the book of Ephesians.
Ruth: A Trophy of His Grace
How could a Moabite woman end up in the line of the Jewish Messiah? Read this timeless testimony to God’s love and grace.
Rahab and Tamar
Courage and righteousness are some- times found in the unlikeliest places. But wherever they are found, God delights in blessing them.
The Genealogies of Jesus
Examine the intricacies of the genealogies of Jesus and the precision of God in bringing His Messiah into the world.
Israel: God’s Answer to Skeptics
Israel’s existence defies logic; yet there she stands. This excellent article explains the invincibility and eternality of the Jewish people.
Dimming the Light of Christian Liberty
The land of freedom is gradually becom- ing a land of oppression, and number one on this new America’s hit list are Bible-believing Christians.
Justification of the Sinner Romans 1-5
God is in the business of turning sinners into saints. This exposition of Romans 1 through 5 explains how—and how much He holds us accountable for.
Defining the Security of the Believer Romans 6-8
Where does the power come from to live the Christian life? Chapters 6 through 8 of Romans have the answers.
God’s Heart for Israel Romans 9-11
God chose Israel thousands of years ago. Has He stuck with her? This article examines Romans 9, 10, and 11 in light of the sovereignty of God.
Called to be a Living Sacrifice Roman 12-16
There is no Temple in Jerusalem, but God still expects you to present a sacrifice; and you may be surprised to learn just what that sacrifice is.
Struttin’ on Through The Fire
Like pieces of an intricate puzzle, Daniel’s ancient prophecies are falling into place. The “fire” is coming—and so is the King.
When God is in Control
Through two dreams, God unveiled the rise and fall of the greatest empires in the world, including the one that is on the way.
The Character and Career of the Antichrist Daniel 11:36-45
A one-world ruler awaits mankind. What will he be like? Learn what God told the prophet Daniel about him 2500 years ago.
The Hope of a Tomorrow Daniel 12
Tribulation, suffering, affliction. No one wants them. But they serve their purpose—and the best is yet to come.
God’s Future Program for Israel Daniel 9
Take an in-depth look at the seventy weeks of Daniel and God’s six goals for the people of Israel.
The True Message of the Millennium
The topic was the coming millennium and what we can expect to see develop in the future. Panelists on the television show were secular, running in persuasion from moderately conservative to rather radically liberal. A nattily dressed man, representing the views…
The Church in the New Millennium
The apostle Paul evidenced surprise when the first generation of Christians began to pass away. Today the second millennium of church history is about to give way to a third. Well might witnessing saints in glory be whispering…
How Near the End?
If there is one question that seems to come up more than any other these days, it is this one: “Do you believe that the coming of the Lord is really near?” For almost 2,000 years believers have been looking forward to that…
America in the New Millennium
On the 31st of this month, at the stroke of midnight, the world will finally enter the much-awaited Year 2000. Will automatic teller cards still work? Will electricity still flow? Will America conduct business as usual, or will the Y2K…
The New World Order
Two thousand years ago the Mediterranean world belonged to the Roman Empire. This empire stretched from Britain in the northwest to what is now Morocco in the southwest, and it proceeded east across North Africa and southern Europe to…
Taking Stock
“My father spent his adult life as a prince one day and a pauper the next.” So said a friend speaking of his father who was addicted to playing the stock market. Winning big and losing bigger brought the man to an unenviable situation…
Israel at the Crossroads
As I sat in the Israeli Government Press Office auditorium with many “weathered” journalists from around the world, a scene unfolded on the large-screen television before me that amazed us all. There in Washington, D.C….
Barak’s Government
Israel’s volatile political scene was struck by lightning the middle of this year with the election of Ehud Barak as prime minister. The One Israel party leader was the choice of nearly six out of every ten voters on May 17. Unlike the late Yitzhak Rabin…
A Palestinian State?
With a new Israeli prime minister who appears more open to negotiating with the Palestinians than his predecessor, it is appropriate to raise this question: What would a Palestinian state involve?
Russia Eyes the Middle East
President Ronald Reagan spoke of the Soviet Union as the “evil empire” in 1983. Although spoken in a political context at the time, there is more truth to that phrase than the former president may have realized. The Union dissolved…
The Many States of Palestine
An early Zionist leader was fond of speaking of the land that was to become Israel as “a land without a people for a people without a land.” Although his observation was, in large measure, accurate, it was not quite the whole of…
The Zion Connection: The Biblical Mandate
When God called Abram to leave Ur of the Chaldees, He was demanding that he strip himself of his identity. Abram was to leave all that made him who he was—his family, his possessions, and the land that he had known as…
The Zion Connection: Jews and Christians—Common Ground
A growing alliance of Jews and Christians is attracting increasing attention today. It is an alliance rooted in Judeo-Christian values. The Christians involved are known as evangelicals or Bible-believing Christians. They are joining…
The Zion Connection: Common Enemies
Possibly the most disturbing event in our nation’s recent history took place in a cozy mountain state in upper middle-class America. At a time when young people concern themselves with test scores, term papers, and final exams, students were…
A Nation in Decline
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness,” wrote Charles Dickens…
Getting Our Attention: Is It Too Late?
There is a threadbare story that I tired of hearing years ago. It had too much of the smell of musty homespun about it to appeal to me and many of my generation, but it made a point. The story had to do with a crusty farmer and his mule.
Who Killed Christ?
Possibly no subject in history has been as inflammatory to the Jewish people as the question, Who killed Christ? Time and again, the accusation of Christ-killer has been hurled against the Jewish people. Centuries of hatred have been built…
Pilate’s Dilemma
Pontius Pilate was awake early. It appeared that it was going to be a normal spring day in Jerusalem. At least that’s what he hoped. He had been appointed as the fifth Prefect to the Roman province of Judea and Samaria by Emperor Tiberius…
The Emperors of Rome vs. The Messiah
Near the end of his life, as the Roman Emperor Domitian was making claims of divinity and persecuting the church, the Apostle John wrote, “the whole world lieth in wickedness” (1 Jn. 5:19b). John was teaching that earthly rulers…
Roman Madness at Masada
On Nisan 14 in the year 73 A.D., Jerusalem was quiet. Normally the city would have been full of Jewish pilgrims waiting in line for the Temple priests to sacrifice their Passover lambs. But on this day there were no pilgrims. There were no…