Eucharist Adoration: Worship or Idolatry?
By: Mike Gendron; ©2002 Eucharist adoration has increased dramatically in Roman Catholic Churches. There is a “shrine” to the Eucharist in Toledo, Spain. Or you can go on the Internet where you can worship the Eucharist via web-cam. All this to worship what Catholics call “the greatest miracle of all”—God himself, transformed into a lifeless,…
Have the Basic Doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church Changed Today?-Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 One might be tempted to think Roman Catholic doctrines have changed, given the movement toward unity with other religious groups in recent years. But, as the authors document, such is not the case. There are several key issues that present a real barrier to any doctrinal accord.…
America Smiles on the Buddha-Part 4
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 Buddha is quoted as saying, “analyze as far as possible and see whether what I’m saying makes sense or not. If it doesn’t make sense, discard it….” Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at some of the Buddha’s teachings to see if they “make sense.” Contents 1…
America Smiles on the Buddha-Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 For the Buddha, the essential problem of humanity was not one of sin, but of suffering and misery. But how could suffering be alleviated? His “enlightenment” on the matter led him to formulate the four noble truths and the eightfold path that are the foundation of…
America Smiles on the Buddha-Part 5
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 As we near the end of this series on Buddhism, the authors offer several charts that compare and contrast Christianity with Buddhism. They act as a handy reference for anyone wishing to discover important differences between these belief systems. Contents 1 America Smiles On the Buddha—Part…
America Smiles on the Buddha-Part 3
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 The discussion in this article gives further illustrations of how Buddhism seeks to eliminate that which Christianity sees as foundational: the glorification of God and Christ, a real permanent existence and personal individual salvation. Contents 1 AMERICA SMILES ON THE BUDDHA–PART 3 1.1 Buddhism vs. Christianity…
The Bible: How Should We Interpret It?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2002 It’s one thing to have an accurate translation, but why is there so much disagreement over what the Bible says? Dr. Geisler gives principles you should use to determine what the Bible means by what it says. Contents 1 The Bible: How Should We Interpret It?…
I’m Wondering About Jehovah’s Witnesses
By: Lorri MacGregor; ©December 2002 Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses proselytize? What is life like for children in the Jehovah’s Witnesses? These are two of the questions Lorri MacGregor answers this month. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses bother me when I have my own religion? 3 How do Jehovah’s Witnesses get people to…
The Joy of Witnessing to Catholics
By: Mike Gendron; ©2002 Mike Gendron reports on a recent mission trip to heavily-Catholic Mexico. What joy he and his team experienced as they saw God at work during their time there. What an amazing demonstration of “grace to grace”! Contents 1 The Joy of Witnessing to Catholics 1.1 How God Accomplishes His Purpose…
The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text-Part One
Christians and skeptical non-Christians have different views concerning the credibility of the Gospels and the rest of the New Testament. For the Christian at least, nothing is more vital than the words of Jesus Himself, who promised, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). This is a…
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