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Vol. 48, No. 1
Circ. 5,078,000
January 1983
ARTICLES
Europa and the Middle East: Focus of Attention for 1983
2
World Hunger vs. Arms Buildup
3
Are You Preparad for What's Ahead?
7
What Do You Mean "Rewarded According to Works"?
11
The Most Asked Question: "What ls a Real Christian?"
15
How the Sexual Revolution Has Affected You
17
Ambassador College-Building Leaders for Tomorrow
22
What ls the Mejor Purpose of Sports?
25
New Vatican Orive for World Peace
31
FEATURES
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lncrease Your Bible IQ
20
" The World Tomorrow" Radio and TV Logs
39
What Our Readers Say
45
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