Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Millions who think of themselves as Christians have been taking their "conversion" for granted. How can you know if you are truly converted? What did Jesus really teach about true conversion, and what it means in the daily life of a Christian?

What did the original Apostles say about going to heaven or hell? What did they say about the real purpose of life? Which weekly and annual days of worship did they observe? And did those days have a special meaning? What did they actually say about the "end of the world," Christ's Second Coming and what the true saints would be doing after Christ's return? What would our "reward" actually be?

For centuries, preachers have been proclaiming: "Jesus Christ may come back tonight!" Countless people have been disappointed—even turned off—because of such date-setting and the extreme emotionalism that often prompts it. What does the Bible really teach about Christ's coming? And what should you be doing about it?

After some of the leadership fiascoes in Washington, DC in recent years, Americans should be very thankful to have a good and decent husband and wife team now occupying the White House. We can pray heartily for President and Mrs. George W. Bush, and ask God's guidance for them. And all of God's people around the world can and should pray for their human leaders, even though none are perfect.

It is a slogan found on bracelets, hats and other youth accessories. But for most, it is just a fad, a gimmick or a fashion statement. Very few seem to want to know the answer to the question. What would Jesus do—and what should we do in response?