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Shamanism – Introduction

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 The term “shaman” is apparently a derivative of the vedic sram, meaning “to heat oneself or practice austerities.” Shamanism is, in some form, indigenous to nearly all cultures. However, in technologically advanced Western nations, the influence of Christian belief, science, and rationalism has suppressed or muted its…

Was the Supreme Court Wrong in the Roe v. Wade Decision?

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 As recent weeks have demonstrated, the subject of abortion continues to be a major social issue that will be with us well into the 21st century. The media frenzy over John Roberts — and in particular the concern of some that he could vote to overturn…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 1

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 Brown can be challenged in at least two areas: (1) There are things he claims to be historical which, in fact, are not historical at all; and (2) he completely misrepresents biblical history. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912. www.ronrhodes.org…

What Is the Unique Role of Mary in Roman Catholicism and Is It Biblical?-Part 3

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Although Catholic theology attempts to draw a fine line be¬tween the worship offered to God and that offered to Mary, in practice, these frequently become indistinguishable Contents 1 Is Mary Worshipped in the Roman Catholic Church? 2 Notes Is Mary Worshipped in the Roman Catholic Church? Although…

What Is the Unique Role of Mary in Roman Catholicism and Is It Biblical?-Part 2

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Does Mary have a unique and vital role in salvation? Does she, in fact, work hand-in-hand with her Son to insure salvation? Can anyone be saved without her assistance? Contents 1 Is Mary a “Savior” in the Roman Catholic Church? 2 Notes Is Mary a “Savior” in…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 13

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 There can only be one head of the church, and that is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:23 tells us that “Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior”. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912.…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 12

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 There is no mention of Jesus being married prior to the beginning of His three-year ministry. There is no mention of Jesus being married during His three-year ministry. There is no mention of Jesus being married at the crucifixion. There is no mention of Jesus being married at His burial.…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 10

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 The term “YHWH” was not derived from “Je­hovah”; rather, “Jehovah” was derived from “YHWH.” Brown gets it backward! by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912. www.ronrhodes.org (Used by permission.) Previous Article Does God’s Name, YHWH, Derive from the Term “Jehovah”? DAN…

What Does the Bible Teach About Abortion? – Part 4

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 In the Old Testament, the Bible uses the same Hebrew words to describe the pre-born child, infants, and children. In the New Testament, the same Greek words also describe the pre-born child, infants and children which indicates a continuity from conception to childhood and on into…

Joshua-Wayne Barber/Part 1

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2004 It’s in this spirit of possessing what is already ours, of experiencing what God has already given to us that we enter the study of Joshua. Possessing What God Has Given-Joshua 1:1-5 Okay, you say, “Wayne, what part of the New Testament are we going to go to next?” I…