http://realtruth.org The Real Truth magazine and The World to Come program are produced by The Restored Church of God. We teach all the true doctrines of God, as taught to Christ's Church by the original apostles, tracing our roots directly to the first-century Church. /wtc_053_100312.html Professing Christians believe those who die go to heaven or hell. Does the Bible teach this? Do people possess an immortal soul? Is there life after death? /news/100311-006-europe.html Economic contractions, massive deficits, sluggish growth and looming bankruptcy among European Union member-states are contributing to the Continent’s instability. /news/100311-007-society.html The use of drugs to commit sexual crimes is increasing, according to a report by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), a United Nations subsidiary that monitors illegal drug use worldwide. “Date-rape drugs” as they are termed, include Rohypnol, Ketamine (gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid or GHB), gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL, a type of solvent), morphine, codeine and methadone. /news/100311-008-americas.html Latin American and Caribbean leaders, including CARICOM, a conglomerate of 15 Caribbean nations, announced at the end of their latest Rio Group meeting that they will form a new regional association under the provisional name of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELC) that will exclude the United States and Canada. /news/100310-001-middle.html Weeks of Internet chatter, calls for stricter sanctions on Iran, and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declaring that something was going to happen on February 11 led to one pronouncement on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Republic: Iran was now a “nuclear state.” /news/100310-002-society.html A three-month-old South Korean girl starved to death after her parents repeatedly left her alone for 12-hour stretches to rendezvous at a local Internet cafe, where they were nurturing a virtual child through a computer game known as “Prius Online.” /articles/115-ttmol.html What is Lent and why is it so widely observed today? Did Christ or any of His apostles keep it? Most important, what does the Bible say about this worldwide practice? /articles/100311-002-asia.html As China comes into its own—with its ties to the United States and Europe loosening—what does history reveal about this rising Asian dragon? /articles/100311-002-terrorism.html Will the fear of random acts of violence always hold us hostage? /articles/100311-003-geopolitics.html As the European Union plays a more prominent role in Middle East peace talks, what effect will it have on Israel? /articles/100311-004-society.html Society’s relations have become strained. Respect for others is fading. It does not have to be this way! /articles/100311-005-economy.html With so many struggling to stay afloat in the global financial meltdown, you can break free from debt and avoid being just another statistic. /articles/100311-001-basic.html The world is filled with suffering of every kind. In fact, countless millions know little else. Yet God allows this. Why has He not stopped the terrible suffering that afflicts so many, and since men have existed? Is there a reason God does not intervene? Does suffering have a great unseen purpose that can be understood? /wtc_052_100305.html Humanity is plagued with terrible suffering of every kind—starvation, disease, poverty, war, natural disasters. Why does God allow pain? If God is all-powerful and loves all humans, why does He not stop the terrible agony billions endure? /articles/090907-006-weather.html Why are earthquakes and volcanic activity on the rise? The Bible speaks of “earthquakes in various places” at the end of the age. Has that time arrived? /news/100301-001-americas.html One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile during the early hours of February 27, registering magnitude 8.8—64 times stronger than the 2010 Haiti quake. More than 700 are reported dead, with at least 1.5 million homes damaged. /wtc_051_100226.html Was Jesus Christ crucified on “Good Friday” and resurrected “Easter Sunday” morning? Was He in the grave 3 days and 3 nights? Jesus gave one sign—one proof—He was the Messiah. Understand it—and the implications. /news/100226-001-europe.html Following the Greek government’s admission of financial turmoil, public outrage resulted in repeated strikes in Athens and Thessaloniki. /wtc_050_100219.html Hundreds of millions observe Easter in honor of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection—but is this biblical? Discover what the Bible does, and does not, teach about this holiday. Do not assume you know! /wtc_049_100212.html A coming partnership between Europe and the Vatican will soon shake the world. This union of church and state will shift the world balance of power and directly affect you! /news/100210-006-americas.html Angry protesters by the thousands spilled into the streets of Venezuelan cities last weekend. The ensuing violence resulted in the death of a teenager and wounding of nine police officers. /news/100210-007-health.html Regular testing and treatment does not reduce the numbers of urban teenage girls who contract chlamydia, according to a study by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. /articles/100210-003-health.html Millions find themselves sick and miserable. A close examination of the facts reveals that some choose to be unhealthy. What about you? /articles/100210-001-analysis.html Philosophers, theologians and religious leaders have never been able to understand the reason behind human suffering, but there is an answer. /articles/100210-003-analysis.html Racial prejudice has led to unfathomable suffering—and a massive death toll. Is an end in sight? /articles/100210-004-americas.html Weeks after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti, leaving more than 200,000 dead and at least a million injured, the nation ended its search for survivors, refocusing its efforts on grappling with food distribution problems, riots and disease fears due to unsanitary living conditions for the more than 1 million left homeless. /articles/100210-005-profile.html A regular player in regional peace efforts, Jordan must also confront challenges of its own to ensure the nation’s sustainability. /articles/100210-002-family.html The world is exploding with problems. Much knowledge is available about most of them, but little understanding. The breakdown of marriage and the family is a classic example. Seemingly everyone knows it is happening, but no one knows what it means—or what to do about it. /wtc_048_100205.html The world has long been ignorant of the true purpose of sex. Lack of knowledge has caused the masses great pain and suffering. The reason for sex is infinitely greater than what is commonly believed. Learn why sex! /news/100202-002-asia.html For the first time ever, China has edged ahead of Germany as the world’s largest exporter. “Total 2009 exports were more than $1.2 trillion…ahead of the 816 billion euros ($1.17 trillion) forecast for Germany…” (The Associated Press). /news/100202-001-health.html Dozens of diseases once limited to animals have reportedly infected humans during the past 20 years, with more expected to soon cross the genetic barrier. /wtc_047_100129.html Today’s standards of dating, courting and engagement are all wrong. They lead to broken families and unhappy marriages. Proper dating has truly become a lost art. Learn biblical principles of dating that will cause true happiness and success in your relationships! /news/100126-001-americas.html Two weeks after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, the country has ended the search for survivors, turning the rescue focus to new troubles: aid groups grappling with distribution problems, disease fears due to unsanitary conditions and the increasing threat of riots. /wtc_046_100122.html The family unit is under assault as never before. But parents can rear balanced, moral children in a degenerate, immoral society! God’s Word reveals much about proper childrearing. Here are life-changing biblical teachings! /wtc_045_100115.html Men and women have distinct, God-ordained roles that must be understood for a marriage to succeed. By following God’s prescribed formula, you can have a successful, exciting, happy marriage!