March/April 2009

The Resurrection

A look at Christ’s resurrection and the hope it brings


Spring reminds us of a fresh start—a new beginning. Have you thought about what our world would be like if there were no spring? In this issue, the late Dr. Adrian Rogers frames this thought in a spiritual dimension by asking, “What if there had been no Easter?” This issue discusses the hope we have because of Christ’s resurrection. Also, Craig Parshall discusses the news media’s agenda to close the door on truth, and Steve Herzig discusses the Passover table.

Features

Tuning in on the Last Days

Many people today want to know if we’re living in the last days. There’s an easy way to tell. You just need to know what you’re looking for.

What If There Had Been No Easter?

As Christians, we rejoice because Christ arose. But what if He had not? The world would be a different place indeed. And it’s not a pretty picture.

Victory in Jesus

For a king to rule forever, He has to live forever. Faith in Messiah’s resurrection and future reign did not originate with Christianity.

Facing the Goliath of the Liberal Media Part One

Unhappy with the news media’s 2008 election coverage? Well, get ready to become unhappier after you read this!

The Passover Lamb

Matzoh, matzoh, matzoh. There’s plenty of matzoh on Passover tables around the world. But something else is conspicuously absent.


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