September/October 2009

Messiah, Prophecy, and Persia

A look at the differences between Islam and Christianity


Many people today claim all religions are the same. This issue provides a clear contrast of the Muslim Jesus versus the Christian Jesus and the Muslim Messianic expectation versus the Judeo-Christian Messianic hope. Plus it includes an article from the late Adrian Rogers, a pastor who exhorted Christians to wake from their slumber and get busy.

Features

Picking the Wrong Opponent

The God-haters are out to remake America in their image. It will be a fight to the death. But there are some things they aren’t counting on.

The Doctrine of Mahdism

He is called the Hidden Imam. No one knows the hour of his return. But he will rule the world, which will acknowledge Islam as the true religion. Who is he? He is the Islamic messiah.

Ahmadinejad’s Messianic Policy

Even though other Muslims have ruled Iran, Ahmadinejad is different. He claims he has a direct connection to God and will usher in the Mahdi. Unfortunately, his faith has worldwide implications.

The Russian-Persian Alliance

The bear is back. He’s on the move. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. It’s all in the book of Ezekiel.

The Wake-Up Call

Too many Christians today are asleep in the pews and don’t understand what big changes are taking place in the world. Dr. Rogers has a cure. And everyone should take it.


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Once There Was a Wicked, Wicked Man

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A More Perfect Union Sep/Oct 2009

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Walking for Israel

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The Final Atonement

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The One and Only Christ

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How Jesus Can Change a Life

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Scripture’s Messiah

Many Old Testament prophecies inform us about the Messiah. By comparing them with the New Testament, we can see that the true Messiah is Jesus Christ who was born of a virgin...

Moshe Sharon Explains Middle Eastern Realities

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Who Is Melchizedek? Hebrews 7:1–10

First-century Jewish believers faced some perplexing questions concerning Christ’s high priestly ministry. Why wasn’t He called a priest while here on Earth? How could He be a legitimate high priest and how...

God is Jealous Conclusion

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