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This issue features the first article of a two-part series by Andrew Woods on Jesus and the Rapture. While still upholding the doctrine of the pre-tribulational rapture, Woods advocates that the gathering in Matthew 24:40–41 refers to judgment at the second advent rather than the rapture. J. Morgan Arnold asks a difficult question: Why have the most populous areas in the country also become bastions of paganism, hedonism, and liberalism? He draws from biblical parallels to formulate a model for understanding problems unique to urban environments. The occurrence of the word genealogia (γενεαλογία) has been difficult for interpreters through the years and R. Mark Musser approaches the problem with consideration of the linguistic development and cultural context in which the word is used. Jeremy Thomas continues the discussion on Matthew 24 as a potential rapture passage. Thomas agrees with Woods and contributes, among other things, a summary of views held by fellow dispensationalists. The featured reviews include Thomas’ commentary on Galatians, a recent book on historical dispensationalism, and a media review of a documentary about Israel’s Route 60.