Beyond Today Magazine

September–October 2025

The UN at 80: Is World Peace a Lost Cause?

At the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations after World War II, the organization that aspired to beat swords into plowshares appears increasingly off mission, corrupt and incapable of pursuing the dream of world peace.

Thankfully, Scripture promises that world peace will ultimately come through the return of Jesus Christ to establish the Kingdom of God over all nations, as previewed in the biblical fall festivals. That government will be very different from what we see today. Those answering God’s call in this age experience a foretaste of that reign. And remarkably, the opportunity to accept the rule of God through Christ to enjoy peace in Their family forever will eventually be offered to all who have ever lived. That is the wonderful hope we eagerly await as we live in line with it now.

In this issue

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Honest Truth About Peace

by John Elliott
Humanity longs for peace but cannot achieve it on its own—true and lasting peace will come only through the reign of Jesus Christ.
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Living Under Jesus’ Reign Today

by John Elliott
Jesus’ gospel is not just about a future hope but a present reality—an invitation to live as citizens under His divine rule today while anticipating His eternal Kingdom to come.
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The UN at 80: Is World Peace a Lost Cause?

by Tom Robinson
The United Nations turns 80 this year—its hopes for ending war colliding with ongoing armed conflicts around the globe and its own problems adding to the overall dilemma. Is the dream dead—or will the world yet see an age of peace?

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Envisioning a Better World Tomorrow
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