A Note on the Percent of Accuracy of the New Testament Text
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2005 Some have challenged the accuracy of the New Testament manuscripts based on a statement in our book A General Introduction to the Bible that inadvertently attributed to Bruce Metzger the figure that the NT is copied with 99.5 percent accuracy. However, this is an inconsequential criticism. Some have challenged the…
A Response to Alleged Contradiction in Galatians 1:17
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2005 PROBLEM: In Galatians 1:17 Paul said, “…nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away at once to Arabia….” But Acts 9:26-27 declares that “When he [Paul] had come to Jerusalem…. Barnabas brought him to the apostles…. So he went in…
The Bible on the Bible: Guide to a Topical Study of the Bible
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2005 “A Topical… Study involves selecting a biblical subject and tracing it through… the entire Bible in order to discover what God says about the topic.” (Richard Warren, 12 Dynamic Bible Study Methods (Victor Books, 1978), p. 105). Here are a list of references to help you do a topical study…
What Eastern Gurus Say About Occult Practices – Possession
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Possession is another hallmark of what Eastern practices can offer sincere Western seekers. IN this article, the Western Hindu sect of Da (Bubba) Free John and the Dawn Horse Community provides an example of deliberately cultivated possession for purposes of supposed spiritual enlightenment. What Eastern Gurus Say…
What Eastern Gurus Say About Occult Practices – Insanity or Death
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Among Eastern gurus as a whole, occult practices are widely accepted. Typically, they include not only various forms of spiritism but also astrology, magic, sorcery, necromancy, development of psychic abilities, shamanistic practices, and the transferal of occult power in initiation (shaktipat diksha). But, even with this broad…
Suicide, Murder, and Death in the Occult – Death Magic
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Death magic has a long tradition where occultists attempt to command spirits to kill other people. One expert observes that persecution and defense magic are “among the most common forms of magic.” But even dabbling on the “innocent fringes” of occultism may carry a heavy price tag,…
Suicide, Murder, and Death in the Occult
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Suicide seems to be a recurring theme in the world of the occult, especially in the case of those who attempt to leave their former practices. Suicide, Murder, and Death in the Occult Nine associates of channeler Terri Hoffman have committed suicide or died in accidents since…
What Eastern Gurus Say About Occult Practices – Yoga
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Perhaps the most common practice advanced by Eastern occultism is some form of yoga and/or meditation. Although many Americans practice yoga as mere exercise, few have any idea of where such practice may take them. What Eastern Gurus Say About Occult Practices Yoga Perhaps the most common…
Can Occult Practices Lead to Psychiatric Illness and Related Problems?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Most mental illness stems from causes other than the occult. “It is, however, often difficult to separate the two areas and to say whether a particular problem is spiritual or medical.” If even committed Christian psychiatrists can have a hard time distinguishing mental illness from occult bondage,…
The Labyrinth Journey – Walking the Path to Fulfillment?
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2005 We live in a day and age where many “new things” are sweeping through the Christian church. However, in our exploration towards alternative forms of spiritual expression it is imperative that doctrinal discernment and discretionary principles come into play. This is especially true as society rapidly embraces a plethora of alternative…
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