This Week In The News
Current Events
By Norbert Link
In this issue, we concentrate on expert opinions and developments regarding the Iran war.
We also stress the misleading propaganda about the war in the American press, in conservative news channels, and in announcements from President Trump and his administration, and a potential rift between the USA and Israel because of different goals to be achieved in Iran. We also speak on Trump’s naive and unrealistic expectations pertaining to regime change and his wishes to rule Iran, as well as his incredible claim that the USA and Israel have already won the war.
Finally, we point out strong critical reactions domestically and overseas, and rising gas prices and the danger of another American recession.
Please view our recent StandingWatch program, titled, “The Curse of the Iran War.”
Please view our most recent StandingWatch program, titled, “The Iran War and the Third Temple”
Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.
Editorial
“We Create Our Own Demons”
The phrase “We create our own demons” is heard in the movie “Iron Man.” It does not originate from the Bible. But it is surprising that it contains a thought that comes close to biblical Truth.
Most people believe that their problems primarily come from outside sources, such as circumstances, other people, or the world. However, the Bible reveals a deeper problem. Jesus Christ explained, “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts…” (Matthew 15:19).
The real battle takes place within the human heart.
The Bible does not deny the existence of spiritual powers; on the contrary, it clearly shows that there is an invisible influence that tries to deceive true Christians and lead them away from God’s Way of Life. Scripture clearly names this influence: Satan and his demons.
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Would you please explain in detail Paul’s three missionary journeys? (Part 5)
In the last four Q&As, we covered Paul’s first and second missionary journeys, and we also began to cover his third journey. We focused on events in Ephesus and will continue to describe what happened there. We are informed in Acts 19:20 that the Word of God grew mightily and prevailed in the city, and so Paul was desirous of going to Jerusalem and Rome (verse 21). Reaching both destinations would not happen right away; in fact, we read in the letter to the Romans that he had planned to go to Rome on several occasions, but was hindered from doing so (Romans 1:13).
We read that Paul stayed for a time in Ephesus, and because of the great impact of Christianity, a riot occurred there. Acts 19:24-28 tells us:
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