Playing God, The Lust for Power – Part 1
By: Dave Hunt; ©2003 Human ambition and desire have no limit. Those who believe in God try to usurp His power as their own, or to persuade Him to dispense it to their own ends. The serpent’s lie from the Garden of Eden—that man can become a god in his own right—still rules the human…
Casting Stones – Part 2
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2003 Fundamental Christians are to blame. We are the cause of untold suffering and mass death. We are the force behind the environmental crisis. We are the purveyors of hatred and intolerance. At least that’s what many in the New Age and interfaith movement would have the public believe. Carl Teichrib cuts…
Casting Stones – Part 1
By: Carl Teichrib; ©2003 Are Christians really the worst offenders when it comes to environmental issues, as the 1970 Environmental Handbook suggests? Or does the evidence suggest other religious—or anti-religious—groups actually have a far worse impact on our earth? Contents 1 Casting Stones – Christianity and the Global Environmental Standard Casting Stones – Christianity and…
The Ouija Board – Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2003 Despite the warnings, many people view the Ouija board as a harmless pastime. However, Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon show evidence that there can be serious consequences for those who participate in its use. Contents 1 The Ouija Board – Is It Harmless? 2 Notes The Ouija…
The Ouija Board – Part 1
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2003 Consumer Reports published a survey in 1994 showing the Ouija board was the second most popular game among kids from 10-14 (Monopoly was first). That is a frightening statistic, and the authors show why it should concern you. Contents 1 The Ouija Board – Introduction 1.1…
How Many Generations Are Listed in Matthew 1?
Question: In Matthew 1:1-16, it mentions 14 generations 3 times, then in verse 17 it says again 14 generations 3 times for a total of 42. But when you count there are only 41 generations. Could you please explain this to me? Answer: This is a very interesting question! The counting of generations in verses…
Committed to Following Jesus
By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2003 What does Luke 9:62 mean when it says “no one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God”? Committed to Following Jesus Question: I have been doing a study in the Scriptures on “commitment” and came to this passage in Luke…
The Temple: A Robber’s Den
By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2003 A reader questions why Jesus would have called the Temple “a den of thieves” or “a robber’s den.” Rev. Harris helps us understand. The Temple: A Robber’s Den? Question: This may sound like a dumb question, but your column is titled “Bibles for Dummies,” so I am asking you this…
Divorce and Remarriage
By: Dr. Robert S. Westcott; ©2003 Bible teacher Robert Westcott examines the Scriptural teaching regarding divorce and remarriage. He explains the principles about divorce found in Romans 7, Deuteronomy 24, Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7. The Bible teaches that marriage is to be permanent. There is considerable confusion, however, concerning what the Bible teaches…
Did Jesus Make Wine or Grape Juice?
Our church is very strong against drinking in any form, and I don’t drink— mostly because of what I have seen when alcohol destroyed several members of my family and a marriage. But I also concur with my church’s stand. Our preacher recently preached on the passage in John 2:1-12 where Jesus performed His first…
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