The Watchtower, December 1, 1978

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THE WATCHTOWER Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

Qualified Men of God Wise and Discreet

IN THIS ISSUE

3 Does God Care About You?

5 Can You Benefit from Faith?

Yes, if you cultivate a Bible-based faith. It surmounts obstacles, has transforming power, overcomes ethnic barriers, imparts courage and gives hope for the future. Its benefits are illustrated by the following report on the European segment of the "Victorious Faith" International Conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses

6 How Victorious Faith Can Affect You

13 The Adulterer Sins Against His Own Life

14 The Sermon on the Mount—Do All Enter the Kingdom?

16 Wise, Discreet and Experienced Men to Guide God's People Who may serve as elders in the Christian congregation? An examination of the Bible record clearly reveals the requirements to be met

21 Qualifying as Teachers in the Congregation A discussion of James chapter 3 shows how serious is the responsibility

26 Where Jesus Grew Up

A visit to Nazareth and an opportunity to declare the "good news"

31 Insight on the News

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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