This Week In The News
Current Events
by Norbert Link
We begin with reports on the rise of Iran and its alleged stance against the USA, Israel and even Europe; while pointing out that Europe is shifting away from the USA and Israel and moving closer and closer towards Iran. We also publish an article recommending that Israel ditch USA aid, and talks about building the Third Temple.
We report on the trade war between China and Europe and Russia’s support of China.
We continue with Donald Trump’s destruction of the old world order; false smiles at the Trump summit in Florida which did not bring any substantial results to end the Russia-Ukraine war; and the allegation that Trump wants to destroy Europe. Please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Trump’s Destruction of the Old World Order in 2026.”
We end with an article about false predictions regarding the time of the return of Christ.
Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.
Editorial
Cities of Contrast
Having managed cities in my past, I have a unique perspective as to the problems commonly experienced. We’ve all seen examples of once-great cities that have declined. Cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris, and London were never godly, but they were admired for their outward beauty. I recall that during the early 2000s, New York City reduced the overall crime rate dramatically. This was celebrated as a major achievement, despite the ongoing presence of evil.
Several years ago, I attended a conference in Portland, Oregon. The city enjoys a pleasant setting along the banks of the Willamette River. The main gathering spot in the city, Pioneer Square, was a striking blend of green spaces, historic architecture, and commerce. Shops of all kinds lined the perimeter of the Square. Many of those shops have since closed due to factors such as the pandemic, violent crime, homelessness, street camping and the residue it leaves behind, not to mention rioting and retail theft. My point is that the most admired cities suffer degrees of chaos and confusion, as opposed to cities of God.
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What is the history of the Life of Christ and the Church of God? (Part 1)
It is sometimes overwhelming and perhaps confusing to read about events, as described in the Bible, without having a proper time setting for those events. Many times, God has carefully planned the timing, for a greater purpose, and in this series, we will show when certain occurrences took place, why they took place then and not at another time, and how God has been working out His master plan here below. We will also explain some astonishing facts which this confused world, including professional Christianity, does not know or understand.
To begin with, how did God prepare the world for the birth of Jesus Christ and the New Testament Church? What conditions had to be met?
The Greek Empire (331-63 BC) introduced the Greek language, which became a world language. And so, the New Testament would be written in Greek.
The Roman Empire (63 BC – 324 AD) developed the ability to transport war machines on well-built roads (like Hitler later did). Even done for a completely wrong purpose, this allowed the apostles to travel freely. [Until the 19th century, there was no fundamental improvement in this regard. But then, Herbert W. Armstrong was able to proclaim the message with the help of a microphone, the printing press, and later with the use of television and airplanes. Today, we can proclaim the gospel message through the Internet and other electronic means, which were even unavailable to the Church under Mr. Armstrong.]
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