by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," April 27, 2010 God’s people are a tormented people. To understand what is meant by this, we need to consider Lot, Abraham’s nephew who lived in Sodom, as the apostle Peter describes him in II Peter 2:7. Speaking of God’s judgment of sin, the apostle portrays Lot as … Continue reading “The Torment of the Godly (Part One)”
Mercy: The Better Option
by John O. Reid (1930-2016) Forerunner, "Ready Answer," April 27, 2010 Have you ever said the wrong thing and wished with all your heart that you could retract the statement? Have you ever gossiped, revealed a confidence, or passed on a rumor that caused a problem for others? Have you ever misjudged a person or … Continue reading “Mercy: The Better Option”
An Islamist Vision
by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," April 27, 2010 As previously explained in this space, Turkey—heir of the Ottoman Empire—is reawakening and stretching its geopolitical muscles after lying dormant for 90 years (see “Turkey: a Resurging Pivotal Power,” Forerunner, November-December 2007). But in reasserting itself and spreading its influence, it is also having to determine … Continue reading “An Islamist Vision”
The Tenth Commandment
by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," February 2, 2010 In 1977, my wife and I attended a “Positive Thinking Rally” in Charlotte, North Carolina, that featured such famous motivational speakers as Paul Harvey, Art Linkletter, Robert Schuler, Ira Hayes, and the man considered by many as the granddaddy of them all, Earl Nightingale. After one … Continue reading “The Tenth Commandment”
The Lisbon Treaty and the Future of Europe
by David C. Grabbe Forerunner, "WorldWatch," February 2, 2010 On November 3, 2009, after Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus put his signature to the Lisbon Treaty, he remarked that “with the Lisbon Treaty taking effect, the Czech Republic will cease to be a sovereign state. . . .” A month earlier, he had stated “I … Continue reading “The Lisbon Treaty and the Future of Europe”
Islands and Offenses
by Staff Forerunner, "Ready Answer," February 2, 2010 “Give no offense neither to the Jew or to the Greeks or to the church of God.” —I Corinthians 10:32 I am fascinated by islands! Recently, I was sitting at a local beach on a beautiful day, and as I sat there in the early winter sunshine, … Continue reading “Islands and Offenses”
Who the Two Witnesses Are Not
by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021) Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," February 2, 2010 Who are the Two Witnesses? Looking at Revelation 11 in an essentially literal way, we in God’s church have always understood them to be two individuals, two human servants of God. Others, however, see the Two Witnesses not as individuals at all. Believe it or … Continue reading “Who the Two Witnesses Are Not”
Slavery and Babylon
by Martin G. Collins Forerunner, "Prophecy Watch," January 14, 2010 Most people do not recognize that everyone in the world is under some form of slavery. We are all slaves to many things in varying degrees. The foundation upon which world culture is based encourages, promotes, and forces us into a life of slavery. Governments … Continue reading “Slavery and Babylon”
The Ninth Commandment
by John W. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "Personal," January 14, 2010 A primary purpose of going through these last six commandments, which concern our relationships with our fellow human beings, is to show how trust within communities is destroyed when they are broken. Dozens of statistics have been presented to illustrate how overwhelming the breaking of them … Continue reading “The Ninth Commandment”
A Strengthening Germany
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh Forerunner, "WorldWatch," January 14, 2010 September's general elections in Germany saw the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, remain in power. The CDU formed a conservative coalition with the Free Democratic Party (FDP) led by Guido Westerwelle, but without a doubt, the Chancellor's party will be at the … Continue reading “A Strengthening Germany”