The Watchtower, December 15, 1998

DECEMBER 15,1998

Has Christmas LOST CHRIST?

THE WATCHTOWER

ANNOUNCING JEHOVAH'S KINGDOM

December 15,1998

Average Printing Each Issue: 22,103,000

Vol.119,No.24

THE PURPOSE OF THE WATCHTOWER is to exalt Jehovah God as Sovereign Lord of the universe. It keeps watch on world events as these 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 God's now-reigning King, Jesus Christ, whose shed blood opens the way for mankind to gain eternal life. The Watchtower, published by Jehovah's Witnesses continuously since 1879, is nonpolitical. It adheres to the Bible as its authority.

IN THIS ISSUE

3 Has Christmas Lost Christ?

5 Jesus' Birth—The Real Story

10 Salvation Belongs to Jehovah

7 Was Luke in Error?

15 This Is the Day of Salvation!

21 When Armed Robbers Strike

24 A Robbery Foiled in West Africa

26 A Decision for Choice

29 Scholar Redates Bible Manuscript

30 Do You Remember?

31 Subject Index for The Watchtower 1998

32 Will You Heed the Warning?

WATCHTOWER STUDIES

JANUARY 18-24: Salvation Belongs to Jehovah.

Page 10. Songs to be used: 215, 85.

JANUARY 25-31: This Is the Day of Salvation! Page 15. Songs to be used: 153, 81.

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