The Watchtower, January 1, 1982

The Watchtower

Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

Can Religion Ease World Tensions?

Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom

IN THIS ISSUE

The Churches Are Getting

Involved 3

How Can Religion Ease Tensions? 5

Is the Name Really

Important? 9

"Lord, Open the King of

England's Eyes" 10

Insight on the News 15

Forward, You Ministers

of the Kingdom! 16

Now Is the Time to Preach

the Word 22

Questions from Readers 31

It Has Motivating Power 32

THE PURPOSE OF "THE WATCHTOWER" is to exalt Jehovah God as the Sovereign of the universe. It keeps watch on world events as they fulfill Bible prophecy. It comforts all peoples with the good news that God's kingdom will soon destroy those who oppress their fellowmen and that it will turn the earth into a paradise. It encourages faith in the now-reigning king, Jesus Christ, whose shed blood opens the way for mankind to gain eternal life. "The Watchtower," published by Jehovah's Witnesses since 1879, is nonpolitical, it adheres to the Bible as its authority.

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