The Watchtower, December 15, 1978
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Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom
THE Kind of Fruit Bearing that Glorifies God
IN THIS ISSUE
3 Christmas Has a Long Reach Why Christ cannot be put back into this season of merrymaking
5 "Peace Among Men Whom He Approves"
What Jesus' birth means—and, more importantly, his death and resurrection
8 "Cheerful Giver" 12 The Sermon on the Mount—Hear
9 Gluttony—Why Avoid It?
12 The Sermon on the Mount—'Hear These Sayings, and Do Them'
14 A Wise Proverb
15 Insight on the News
11 'Fat and Shiny' 15 Insight on the News
16 The Vine, the Wine from Which Makes God and Man Glad This and the following article discuss John 15:8, the yeartext chosen by Jehovah's Witnesses for 1979, together with related scriptures. What is the new nation here pictured by the grapevine, in what principal ways does it bear much fruit, and how does this bring glory to the Divine Planter and Owner of the vineyard? What lesson has a "great crowd" learned from the fruitful vine and its branches?
21 The Kind of Fruit Bearing That Glorifies God
28 Baruch—A Secretary Who Received a Prophetic Message
31 Subject Index for "The Watchtower' 1978
30 Do You Remember?
32 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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