Philadelphia Trumpet • April 2015 • Volume 26, NO. 4

Iran Gets a Stranglehold on the Middle East

This terrorist nation has become the gatekeeper of the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.

Storming Across the Mideast

Iran—the modern descendant of the ancient Persians—is seeking to revive its ancient empire, this time with an Islamic slant. With the Middle East in turmoil, Iran is expanding its power and influence faster than ever. Here are the nations feeling Iran’s presence the most.

Features

Three Drills Your Brain Will Love

You are not condemned to being a bystander of your brain health, helplessly hoping to remain mentally agile into old age. Dr. Norman Doidge’s research shows that you can take action to maintain and even improve your cognitive ability. Here are three things he recommends toward that end, which you can start doing today.

7 Tips to Better Understand the Bible

Three Ways to Identify the ‘King of the South’ of Bible Prophecy

Compare the news to the Bible, and you’ll realize this power bloc is making its move right now.

Je Suis Charles the Hammer

The Charlie Hebdo attack and a thousand other provocations are awakening Europe’s crusading spirit.

Breaking the Brotherhood

If Israel has ‘no greater friend’ than America, Israel has no friends.

Train Your Brain

Are These the ‘Last Days’?

Look at world events, and it’s clear why many are asking this question.

INFOGRAPHIC: Expert Engineering

How to Be an Overcomer

I want to offer you a new booklet. It explains how battling your own flaws, weaknesses and sins becomes a lot more successful when you come to recognize your real enemy.

Why the Bible Is ‘So Misunderstood’

And how you can begin to understand it

Departments

Increase Your Bible IQ

Does It Matter How Hard You Work?

The Philadelphia Trumpet, in conjunction with the Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course, presents this brief excursion into the fascinating study of the Bible. Simply turn to and read in your Bible each verse given in answer to the questions. You will be amazed at the new understanding gained from this short study!