A World of Change
By: Gary Kah; ©2002 Are we moving closer to a global economy and a global religion? Gary Kah gives examples of what is happening right now in the world that may be moving us closer to the end time system foretold in Revelation 13-14. A World Of Change With all the global developments that have…
A Region in Conflict (A commentary)
By: Gary Kah; ©2002 Gary Kah comments on the media coverage of the Middle East conflict. Are the actions of the Palestinians justifiable? Is Israel the main culprit? These and other questions cause Gary to ask: Has our world really gone mad? Contents 1 A Region in ConflictA Commentary by Gary Kah 2 Religion of…
The Specific Customs of Halloween and Pagan Beliefs
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 Since Halloween itself originated with paganism, it is hardly surprising that its customs are related to pagan belief. The authors give background for the jack-o’-lantern, costuming, trick-or-treat, and telling ghost stories. Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Jack-o’-lantern 3 Trick-or-Treat and Halloween Costumes 4 Telling ghost stories 5…
When National Judgment Comes
By: Jim Davis; ©2002 Scripture and history teach us there is a time when the fullness of iniquity leads to God’s judgment upon nations. If there is a readable scale of iniquity, where would your nation fall on that scale? How far away is your country from God’s judgment? This month pastor Jim Davis helps…
Neopaganism – Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2002 Neopaganism (e.g., witchcraft, new age groups) claims that it is inclusive. Dr. Geisler disagrees. They claim they are anticreedal. But Margot Adler has written a creed—a set of “basic beliefs”. They claim they do not seek converts—but they cannot resist the urge to propagate their “faith”. These are just a…
Neopaganism – Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2002 Neopaganism is a revival of ancient paganism (see Mithraism). It is a form of polytheism which is manifest in witchcraft, Wicca, occultism and other religions that fit under the New Age umbrella. Contents 1 Neopaganism—Part 1 2 Roots of Neopaganism 2.1 Ancient Polytheism 2.2 Hinduism 2.3 Witchcraft (Wicca) and Radical…
A Catholic is a Catholic is a Catholic
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 Are all Catholics pretty much the same? Is it true that “once a Catholic always a Catholic?” The authors examine some of the factors that make discussing Roman Catholic belief difficult. The Different Categories of Modern Roman Catholicism The problems of contemporary Catholic authority are compounded by…
Isaiah 7:14—Would the Messiah be “Virgin Born”? – Part 1
By: Dr. Walter Kaiser; ©2002 Part one of a paper delivered by Dr. Kaiser on the “single-meaning hermeneutic” [interpretation] of Isaiah 7:14. Even if you have no idea what that means, you will still enjoy reading Dr. Kaiser’s comments! Contents 1 Isaiah 7:14—Part One 2 The Promise of Isaiah 7:14 and the Single-Meaning Hermeneutic…
Isaiah 7:14—Would the Messiah be “Virgin Born”? – Part 2
By: Dr. Walter Kaiser; ©2002 Dr. Kaiser concludes his article regarding the various interpretations of Isaiah 7:14, a most interesting discussion. Contents 1 Isaiah 7:14—Part Two 2 II. Isaiah 7:14 and the Single-Meaning Hermeneutic 3 NOTES Isaiah 7:14—Part Two II. Isaiah 7:14 and the Single-Meaning Hermeneutic It is impossible to raise each of the numerous…
What Does the Roman Catholic Church Teach About the Doctrine of Justification?-Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2002 The Roman Catholic Church maintains that they teach the true biblical doctrine of justification. However, while Rome may have officially condemned salvation by works alone, it has officially endorsed salvation by grace PLUS works. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon help sort through the confusion this causes. Contents 1…
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