As this issue of 21st Century WATCH magazine heads to print, we are entering into the fall Holy Day season. What could be a more stark reminder of the world in which we live? Christians are largely oblivious. Jews remember (sort of), but reject Jesus. Yet, we know that the true saints know the commandments…
“This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood…and there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one” (I John 5:6-8). What is the meaning of this puzzling verse? The…
Chapter One The purpose of this article is to provide the reader a basic framework to understand the meaning of Genesis 10 (the Table of Nations), the importance of the names it contains and the origin of nations. The powerful God of the universe, Who created all that is, inspired the Bible in its entirety…
Scrap That Germany and France have finally decided to abandon the development of an advanced fighter jet for the EU. Announced nearly ten years ago, the project was plagued by disagreement. As with many EU collective defense schemes, the priorities for each partner were too far apart. They could not even agree on what sort…
The world is under incredible strain. Great power conflict in war and trade, demographic concerns, migration, social issues, natural disasters, grappling with the reality and potential of AI as well as economic problems galore, just to list a few. These tensions ripple through society, often threatening to boil over into something truly heinous. Where does…
How politics shapes how we think and talk about parenting Spend enough time online and you’ll notice a political pattern that has very little to do with tax policy or elections. Conservatives and progressives increasingly speak entirely different emotional languages. Conservatives tend to tell stories rooted in gratitude. Progressives tend to tell stories rooted in…
How, Why and When Will God Open the Hearts and Minds of Men to the Truth? The Conversion and Calling of the Firstfruits It seems that God is hiding the knowledge of the truth from the majority of mankind. When and why will God alter this pattern? We know that Christ witnessed to the people in parables because…
A true Christian is one in whom the Holy Spirit dwells. His attitude of mind and behavior are consistent with the teachings and life of Jesus Christ; he follows God’s way of life as expressed through His laws and respects his fellowman by being concerned with “giving” rather than “getting.” A Christian strives for success…
