The Watchtower, April 1, 1978

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THE WATCHTOWER Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

Peace And Security

WHEN?

THE WATCHTOWER

Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

IN THIS ISSUE

3 How Rewarding Is the Pursuit of Fame and Fortune? The disillusionment experienced by a multimillionaire

4 Peace and Security World leaders cry, 'Peace! Peace!' but the stockpiling of murderous weapons accelerates. On the other hand, the Bible tells how and when permanent peace will be established

7 Insight on the News

8 A Friendly Island Listens—Report from Sri Lanka

12 The One Genealogy of Great Importance

A faith-strengthening examination of Messiah's origins

16 Recognize Christ's Vital Place

What are the "governments" or "authorities" created through Christ? What is the 'fullness that dwells in Christ,' and how does this affect human philosophies? As to personal viewpoints, what must Christians guard against? How should the "peace of the Christ" govern relationships in our families and with other believers?

24 First Samuel Highlights Importance of Obedience

29 The Sermon on the Mount

27 The "Great King" Disciplines a Human King

31 Questions from Readers

A WATCHTOWER enables a person to look far into the distance and announce to others what is seen. Likewise, this magazine, published by Jehovah's Witnesses, aids the reader to see what the future holds. Since it began publication in 1879, "The Watchtower" has held faithfully to God's Word as its authority. It stays clear of all political involvement. It points to the Bible prophecies showing that Jesus Christ is God's means for restoring peace and harmony to this globe. It shows that this Son of God, on the basis of his shed blood, will release mankind from sin and death to enjoy eternal life in happiness on a paradise earth. Because Jehovah God will accomplish all this soon through his kingdom by Jesus Christ, "The Watchtower" announces that kingdom as the real hope for mankind.

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