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What Does Science Reveal About When Life Begins? – Part 1

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 The scientific authorities on when life begins are biologists. But these are often the last people consulted in seeking an answer to the question. What modern science has concluded is crystal clear: Human life begins at conception. This is a matter of scientific fact, not philosophy,…

Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man/Part 3

By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Mormons believe that the President of their Church is a living Prophet who speaks for God now. Marvin Cowan explains that Mormons believe that God is a resurrected, glorified man because all 15 LDS Prophets have taught that doctrine! Previous Article Mormonism’s founder, Joseph Smith, gave seven Lectures on Faith…

Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man/Part 2

By: Marvin W. Cowan; ©2005 Devout Mormons will answer the question in our title differently than an evangelical Christian. While some think that Joseph Smith’s doctrine of God (“God Himself was once as we are now and is an exalted man”) is not taught in Mormonism today, we have seen that it is an integral…

The “Right to Die” vs. the”Right to Live”

By: ATRI Staff Writer; ©2005 Terri Schiavo has brought the topic of euthanasia to the mainstream media in a way we have not seen since the flurry of “physician assisted suicides” performed by Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the early 90s. And truly, it seems we have not learned much in the intervening years. Contents 1…

An Examination of the Alleged Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives-Part 5

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 In this final part of our series on alleged contradictions in the resurrection accounts, we will examine three points: 1. Are the details surrounding the crucifixion contradictory?; 2. Are the details concerning the events that occurred around the time of Jesus’ death contradictory?; and 3. Are the…

An Examination of the Alleged Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives-Part 3

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Alleged contradiction #3: Do the message of the angels to the women at the tomb and the women’s response conflict in the Gospel accounts? To resolve this problem, first, we will cite Matthew, Mark and Luke’s accounts, noting the critics’ charges for each. After this, we will…

An Examination of the Alleged Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives-Part 2

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Alleged Contradiction #2 – The angels at the tomb: How many angels were at the tomb – one or two – where and in what position were they located – and were they angels or men? Contents 1 ALLEGED CONTRADICTION NUMBER TWO: 1.1 Answering the Objections of…

An Examination of the Alleged Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives-Part 1

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Alleged Contradiction #1 – Who first came to the tomb and when did they arrive? ALLEGED CONTRADICTION NUMBER ONE: Who first came to the tomb and when did they arrive? Matthew 28:1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and…

An Examination of the Alleged Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives-Part 4

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 In this article we will examine the fourth alleged contradiction: Do Jesus’ Resurrection appearances conflict with one another? Contents 1 ALLEGED CONTRADICTION NUMBER FOUR: 1.1 Answering the Charges Made by Naland and Schonfield 2 Notes ALLEGED CONTRADICTION NUMBER FOUR: Do Jesus’ Resurrection appearances conflict with one another?…

Living Faithfully in Trying Times – Part 6

By: Dr. Michael Easley; ©2005 Dr. Easley answers audience questions on a variety of topics. Contents 1 Living Faithfully in Trying Times – Part 6 Living Faithfully in Trying Times – Part 6 This message was recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. Through the ministry of The…