November–December 2004 Volume 6, Issue 6
Tomorrow’s World EDITOR
IN
CHIEF Roderick C. Meredith
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Richard F. Ames EXECUTIVE EDITOR William Bowmer REGIONAL EDITORS:
The Weather Factor! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Remarkable evidence of divine intervention in mankind’s history is practically unknown to most people today. The Bible and the historical record clearly show that God has dramatically intervened in human affairs—often using the weather. You need to understand why!
Rod King (Philippines) Bruce Tyler (Australasia) Gerald Weston (Canada) Douglas S. Winnail (Europe) ART DIRECTOR Donna Prejean PROOFREADERS: Sandy Davis Linda Ehman Elizabeth Martin N EWS BUREAU June Olsen BUSINESS MANAGER J. Davy Crockett, III
A Vital “Key” To END-Time Prophecy . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 As end-time prophetic events are speeding up, do you know how to understand the vital warnings and instructions given in your Bible? There is a little-known but essential key to understanding end-time Bible prophecy. Do you know what it is?
Is Christmas Christian? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Is Jesus Christ, in fact, “the reason for the season?” You may be shocked to learn that Christmas is actually not Christian in its origins. How did Christmas achieve such prominence on the “Christian” calendar—and what should you do about it?
How Will You Spend Eternity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 The Bible reveals that the earth—and the whole universe—is made for mankind. Do you know why God created you, and what your inheritance as a Christian will be? What does the vast universe have to do with your future as a member of God’s family?
Thanks for Nothing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Millions across the United States will observe Thanksgiving Day on November 25 this year. What do they have to be thankful for? Is there a missing dimension in mankind’s thankfulness, which should make a difference to every Christian? Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Questions & Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Prophecy Comes Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 TV/Radio Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Tomorrow’s World ® is published bimonthly by the Living Church of GodTM*, 2301 Crown Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227. ©2004 Living Church of God. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Canada subscriptions: Canada Post Agreement Number 40034253. Send change of address information and blocks of undeliverable copies to P.O. Box 409, Mississauga, ON L5M 2B9. Postage paid at Charlotte, NC and at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Tomorrow’s World , P.O. Box 3810, Charlotte, NC 28227-8010. Tomorrow’s World is protected through trademark registration in the United States, and by international treaties. Trademark registration pending in other countries. The symbol ®, appearing herein, does not indicate trademark registration in countries where it is not yet registered or protected by treaty. *Application pending. The symbol
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