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Vol. XLII , No.
9
October-November 1977
ARTICLES
How Far Can You Get From Being "a Prophet of Doom"?
2
Big Changes Ahead in Asia
4
Does the Bible Preach a Message of Hope?
7
This ls the Life!-Real Abundant Living
10
" Kiddie Porn"-Victims and Villains
14
Obedient Children Are Not Enough!
19
The lchneumon Wasp's Boring Lot in Life
22
Teaching Johnny to Win-the Right Way
24
What Can You Do to Get Eternal Life?
28
FEATURES
Personal From Herbert W. Armstrong
Why Not?
27
In Brief
32
Questions and Answers
34
TV Log
36
Garner Ted Armstrong Speaks Out!
38
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