About The Good News Magazine
"What we need is some good news!" An often heard lament in
this violent, anxious 21th century. Our century, it seems, has witnessed
more misfortunes, disasters and catastrophes than any other in human history.
A brief survey of our times reveals the shocking statistic of more than
150 million killed as a result of war alone since 1900. Diseases, pandemics
and natural disasters have claimed the lives of well over 100 million
more. Yes, we need some good news. The information age is here, and the
bad news is ever present. It rains down on us from satellites 24 hours
a day. But where is the source of good news? Surprisingly, the editors
and writers of this magazine believe it's been available for thousands
of years.
The Good News is the biblically based flagship publication of the United
Church of God, an International Association. The much-neglected Book of
Books contains good news, known otherwise as "the gospel." The
Old English word gospel, or "good spell (tale)," simply means
good news. And what is the gospel? It's the announcement of the rule of
God on the earth, now and in the future.
The gospel is not a limited "religious" message about a historical
figure. It is the answer to every human dilemma, because it speaks to
a way of living and of God's own plan for humanity. When Jesus of Nazareth
began His ministry of reconciliation, He came to Galilee, preaching the
gospel of the kingdom of God" (Mark 1:14). It was good news about
God's intervention in human affairs to save us from the bad news. Jesus'
message included the truth about His own life, death and resurrection
and the high decrees He embodied. It is the way of spiritual salvation.
So this new magazine is not so new after all. Its message is a timeless
one, full of hope, faith and love - three aspects of human existence that
have been debased and deconstructed in our time. Whatever happened to
our visions of a positive, hopeful future and lives lived in dignity with
love and concern for all? The Good News recaptures those visions and values,
with a fresh issue published every two months. We're here to help you
on your journey to the destiny our Creator has for us all. Let us know
what you think.
Why Bad News in The Good News?
Speaking of the state of the world just before His return, Jesus Christ
said our planet will experience "a time of great distress, such as
there has never been before since the beginning of the world, and will
never be again" (Matthew 24:21, Revised English Bible).
The United Church of God, whose members and supporters provide the financial
backing for The Good News and other publications, proclaims the good news
of the imminent return of Jesus of Nazareth. This section of the magazine
reports on some of the consequences of human behavior leading to the very
conditions Jesus described: a dangerous world of chaos, confusion and
apprehension in which man faces the terrifying possibility of extinction
(verse 22).
The world is filled with bad news. Yet the future holds incredible promise:
Christ's return to establish the Kingdom of God (Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation
11:15), ushering in a time of peace, prosperity and plenty during which
all people will at last learn to live God's way of life. This truly is
good news on which you can stake your future.
How Your Subscription to The Good News Has Been Paid
The Good News is an international magazine dedicated to proclaiming
the true gospel of Jesus Christ and to revealing the biblical solutions
to so many of the problems that plague humanity. It is sent free of charge
to all who request it.
Your subscription is provided by the voluntary contributions of members
of the United Church of God,
an International Association, and our extended family of coworkers
and donors who help share this message of hope with others. We are grateful
for the generous tithes and offerings of the members of the church and
other supporters who voluntarily contribute to assist in this effort to
proclaim the true gospel to all nations. While we do not solicit the general
public for funds, contributions to help us share this message of hope
with others are welcomed.
The United Church of God, in accordance with responsible financial stewardship,
is audited annually by an independent accounting firm.
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