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  1. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 6

    Prophecy 6. A Global Preaching Work “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth.”—MATTHEW 24:14. WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? The Kingdom message is reaching all corners of the globe. Christians have dedicated billions of hours, and has spread the gospel in over 240...
  2. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 5

    “[God will] bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”—REVELATION 11:18. WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? According to some experts, 6.5 million tons of litter enter the world’s oceans each year. An estimated 50 percent of that litter is plastic that will drift for hundreds of years before it degrades...
  3. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 4

    Prophecy 4. Lack of Natural Love “People will . . . lack normal affection for their families.”—2 TIMOTHY 3:1-3, God’s Word Bible WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? In one African country, approximately 1 out of every 3 women has been sexually abused as a child. A survey conducted in that same country...
  4. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 3

    Prophecy 3. Disease “People will . . . suffer terrible diseases.”—LUKE 21:11, Contemporary English Version. WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? Lower respiratory infections (such as pneumonia), diarrheal diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are among the most destructive diseases that afflict...
  5. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 2

    Prophecy 2. Famine “There will be food shortages.”—MARK 13:8. WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? Worldwide, almost 1 person in 7 does not get enough to eat each day. The numbers are worse in sub-Saharan Africa, where 1 in 3 is considered chronically hungry. To put that figure in perspective, imagine a...
  6. Robert Gwin

    6 Prophecies that are undergoing fulfillment today 1

    Prophecy 1. Earthquakes “There will be great earthquakes.”—LUKE 21:11. WHAT DO THE FACTS SHOW? When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010, more than 300,000 people were killed. An additional 1.3 million were rendered homeless in an instant. Although extreme, the quake in Haiti...
  7. Robert Gwin

    Steps toward salvation

    How does one become a Christian heading toward the goal of salvation? Here is the process: First, an individual will hear about God, then decides to pursue it further. They will become a student and progressively comes to know and love Jehovah and put faith in Him. (John 3:16; 17:3) The student...
  8. Robert Gwin

    What hell truly is:

    What is hell? This subject has not been discussed for a while, and while many shy away from the subject it is a Bible topic that is very relevant to Christians. If you lived in the first century or before, you were very well aware of the meaning of hell, but during the period of apostasy has...
  9. Robert Gwin

    The Bible instructs and helps us with our prayers

    To whom should we pray, and what can we pray about? Jesus taught that we should pray only to our heavenly Father. Jesus himself prayed to Jehovah. He said: “You must pray, then, this way: ‘Our Father in the heavens . . .’” (Matthew 6:9) When we pray to Jehovah, we strengthen our friendship with...
  10. Robert Gwin

    What does born again mean?

    What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? The Bible’s answer The term “born again” refers to a new beginning in the relationship between God and the person who is born again. (John 3:3, 7) God adopts those born again as his children. (Romans 8:15, 16; Galatians 4:5; 1 John 3:1) Similar to those who...
  11. Robert Gwin

    God does have friends according to the Bible.

    He does however expect things from His friends as we do as well. He expects us to try to do things that He views as good, and to avoid things that He considers bad. But in order to be His friend, we need to know what things He thinks are good and bad.
  12. Robert Gwin

    Jehovah is either God or He is not, correct?

    Is the Bible wrong to state: (Exodus 20:5) . . .for I, Jehovah your God, am a God who requires exclusive devotion. . . Was Jesus wrong to state: (Matthew 4:10) . . .“Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred...
  13. Robert Gwin

    Are you in the race?

    Christians in particular are in a race, a race for life. All of us can win the prize, but you have to complete the race. One must endure to the end. The finish line and prize is close, so run the race with endurance that you too might have the victory. Heb 12:1 May we all cross that finish...
  14. Robert Gwin

    Picture living in a world where:

    No one will: Feel pain, weaken with age, or have to die Isa 25:8 Get sick or live with a disability Isa 33:24; 35:5,6 Experience injustice Isa 32:16,17 Suffer as a result of war Ps 46:9 Be plagued by troubling thoughts or memories Isa 65:17 Everyone will: See dead loved ones resurrected...
  15. Robert Gwin

    Why did God give us the Bible?

    Romans 15:4 states: all the things that were written beforehand were written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we might have hope. There are 4 reasons that we can discern from this one verse alone; instruction, endurance, comfort and...
  16. Robert Gwin

    Marked for survival

    In all of Jehovah's judicial pronouncements, He has survivors. The upcoming battle referred to as Armageddon in the Bible, has survivors as well. Jesus compared this massive destruction to the days of Noah, and pointed to the reason why people were washed away in the flood. He simply stated they...
  17. Robert Gwin

    To get the most from your Bible reading:

    Ask yourself these questions: What does this tell me about Jehovah God? How does this section of the Scriptures contribute to the Bible’s message? How can I apply this in my life? How can I use these verses to help others? “Your word is a lamp to my foot, and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105
  18. Robert Gwin

    A time of decision

    If you believe Jesus has been enthroned as King, then a decision has to be made. Do you support God's Kingdom, or do you place your confidence in the governments of this world?
  19. Robert Gwin

    Is an end to violence and war realistic?

    What are your opinions?
  20. Robert Gwin

    The Bible states there is one faith, does it identify it?

    There are many faiths in the world, so how does one know which faith belongs to God?