March/April 2007

The Gospel

A look at the essentials of the Christian faith


This issue escorts you through the essential doctrines of sin, the holiness of God, salvation, and the unfathomable depths of God’s loving grace. Also, Israeli pastor Meno Kalisher defends the doctrine of the Trinity via the Hebrew Scriptures in part one of “One God, Three Entities.”

Features

‘People Just Want Nice.’ Oh, Really?

When will we learn that some people don’t care about “nice” and that annihilating Israel is merely the warm-up to something far more nefarious?

God’s Glorious Grace

God’s grace comes to us in many forms. Each has a special purpose, and each provides a particular blessing.

So Near and Yet So Far

Can a person grow up in a Christian home, hear the gospel every week, and still not be a Christian? Absolutely, as Marshall’s fascinating story will reveal.

Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton

Most people know him as the godly writer of “Amazing Grace.” But Newton’s life was far from godly before the Lord saved him and changed him forever.

Road to Righteousness

Why can’t good deeds and the Law get you to heaven? If you think you don’t need Jesus, this article is especially for you.


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Map of the Middle East.

Eye on the Middle East Mar/Apr 2007

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The Price of Faith

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A Better Sacrifice

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