Beyond Today Magazine

March–April 2025

The Greatest Comeback Ever!

The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency after unrelenting attempts to silence and destroy him is stunning, some labelling it the greatest comeback ever. But it’s not that—for the truly greatest comeback ever was the return of Jesus Christ from the dead to reign in glory with the Father, lead His followers anew and come again to rule all nations. 

At this time of year, we focus on the awesome story of Jesus sacrificing His life’s blood for our sins and His resurrection to lead us out of sin to eternal life with Him. As for the reelection of President Trump, he declared at his inauguration that God saved Him from attempted assassination to make America great again. 

There are signs of resurgence, but true national greatness lies not in material increase but transformation that comes through repentance—sorely needed amid compromise on abortion and other immorality.

In this issue

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“A Dead Man Has Risen”

by Tom Robinson
Donald Trump’s unexpected political resurgence has stunned world leaders, prompting comparisons to a resurrection—yet there is only one comeback in history with lasting significance for all mankind. As global dynamics shift and America’s influence sees a potential revival, the true hope for the future lies not in politics but in personal and national repentance before God.
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The Disturbing Waning Resistance to Abortion

by James Ginn
The 2022 overturning of the earlier U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in America was hailed as a victory in the defense of the unborn. Yet with the new ruling mandating returning the matter to individual states, several have expanded abortion up to the moment of birth. And many pro-life advocates have caved on aspects of the issue, seeing it as a losing political position. But the real concern is this: Where does God stand on the matter?
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Jesus Gave His Life’s Blood for You

by John LaBissoniere
Donating a pint of blood at a blood bank can help save another person’s life. When Jesus Christ gave His blood to the point of death in an enormous sacrifice, He opened the door for us to be saved from death, making it possible for all of us to have eternal life—you included.

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