November/December 2010

Messianic Prophecy and the Pseudo Messiahs

How Messianic prophecy points to Jesus and a look at some false messiahs


Throughout history, many Messianic wannabes have falsely claimed to be the Christ. This issue reveals how only one person, Jesus of Nazareth, fulfills the biblical criteria for the Messiah, and it explores the false Messiah figures throughout the ages. It also includes a helpful lesson on how to discern truth from error.

Features

Hope We Can Believe In

Are you worried about the future? Politicians tell us “change” is what we need. But God knows what we need, and He delivered it around 2,000 years ago.

The Greatest Mystery of All

Consciousness, black holes, “rare antimatter.” These are considered some of the world’s greatest mysteries. But one mystery surpasses them all.

The Peace Only Jesus Brings

Inner peace, outer peace. Peace in this world, peace in the next. Everyone talks about it, but few understand what true peace is all about—and how Jesus will change the world.

Messianic Wannabes

So many people have claimed to be Christ who returned to Earth. But a brief look at their lives and ministries tells a different story.

The One Deuteronomy 18:15–22

Jewish people have been looking for the promised Redeemer since the days of Moses. Who is He, and what should they look for? The Scriptures reveal all.


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From Bill Sutter’s Desk Nov/Dec 2010

Before Benjamin Netanyahu began his current term as prime minister of Israel, he spoke about Iran at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I’ll never forget hearing him declare with conviction...

Map of the Middle East.

Eye on the Middle East Nov/Dec 2010

Here in the United States, citizens are befuddled about the meaning of the word illegal. A dictionary informs us it means “not according to or authorized by law.” Which says to most...

Silhouette of man speaking.

No One To Talk To?

British scientist Stephen Hawking is one more atheist trying to tell us there is no God. In his new book, The Grand Design, Hawking contends, “Because there is a law such as gravity...

A More Perfect Union Nov/Dec 2010

Julea Ward was getting A’s in her classes. She had completed all of her required work for a master’s degree in counseling at Eastern Michigan University, but problems arose during...

They Cry in Silence Nov/Dec 2010

On August 6 Afghan police discovered the bodies of 10 Christian-aid workers in a remote village in northern Afghanistan. Six of the slain were Americans. All were members of the International...

The Messiah of Daniel 9

It’s a ritual of mine always to purchase a program when I go to a baseball game. A program is vital to the serious sports enthusiast because it provides information that helps...

Tampering With Freedom of Religion

President Ronald Reagan often called the White House a “bully pulpit,” meaning its power and prestige gave the president of the United States the ability to speak out on issues and influence...

Tsedek and Mishpat: The Perfect Rightness of God

There is perhaps no virtue more central to who God is and how He works in the course of human history than that of justice or righteousness. A small constellation...

Jewish Pseudo Messiahs

History is filled with people who envisioned themselves to be greater than they really were. Here are a number of Jewish men who either saw themselves as God’s promised Redeemer...

What Christmas Is Really About

More and more people today fail to understand the meaning of Christmas. It isn’t about presents, cards, carols, warm family gatherings, or lots of good food. Christmas is about the Incarnation...

A Lifestyle of Faith Hebrews 10:19–25

To this point, the book of Hebrews has been doctrinal in nature. Using comparison, the author has shown Christ’s superiority over angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood. He has also shown...

The Love of God

The primary Hebrew word for “love” in the Old Testament is ahabh. Together with its derivatives, it is used to express different types of human affection within various relationships, such as husband-wife...

Israel in the News Nov/Dec 2010

Journalist Mitchell Prothero said Hamas is confiscating humanitarian goods donated by the international community and forcing Gaza Arabs to pay for them. Prothero spoke to a commander of Islamic Jihad...

Zvi Nov/Dec 2010

We live in a special situation in Israel. Most of the world is against us, particularly the Muslim countries that surround us. I have lived in this part of Jerusalem...

Daily News from Israel

Where Is Hamas Leader Sinwar?!

Hamas’s leadership has almost been dismantled, and now everyone is asking where Yahya Sinwar is! He's made contact with Qatar but how long can he last?

Israel at War: Week 52

The sound of ‘Taps’ from a cemetery reminds people of the price of freedom, the loss of a soldier’s life. Israel remembers 1,200 slain citizens, 250 hostages, 5,000 wounded...

News Digest — 10/8/24

The IAF conducted a precise, intelligence-based strike in the area of Beirut early on Tuesday morning (8th), eliminating Suhail Hussein Husseini...

News Digest — 10/7/24

At 6:29 a.m., on Monday , October 7, at the site, where one year earlier the Nova music festival was held, Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his...

News Digest — 10/4/24

The Israeli Air Force conducted targeted strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in the Dahiyeh  sector of Beirut early Friday (4th)...

News Digest — 10/3/24

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a drone off the coast of Gush Dan early Thursday morning (3rd), the IDF reported, adding that an additional drone landed...

Iran and Hezbollah Attack Israel

Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles into Israel on Tuesday night, many of which Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system shot down...

News Digest — 10/2/24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened that Iran would pay for attacking Israel with close to 200 missiles, as the region moved closer to an all-out-war...

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