A Solid Anchor in the Midst of Suffering
A few years ago, Dr. Ankerberg interviewed Michael Easley and Joni Eareckson Tada for a series we entitled “Where is God When Life Hurts?” In this excerpt, our guests share a profound truth voiced by Michael Easley’s wife that can prove to be an anchor in your time of deep suffering. Dr. John Ankerberg: Michael,…
Hints of the Trinity in the Old Testament (Part 3): Psalm 45
In our exploration of how the Trinity is foreshadowed in the Old Testament, we turn our attention to Psalm 45. This royal wedding psalm provides a remarkable glimpse into the divine nature of the Messiah and the distinction of persons within the Godhead, offering another clear example of how the Old Testament hints at the…
Can Those Involved in the Occult Become Demonized?
What is demonization? Dr. C. Fred Dickason, who has authored several books on demonology, provides the following discussion of the word’s origin and meaning: “The [Greek] verb daimonizomai means ‘to be possessed by a demon.’ The participle from the same root, daimonizomenos, is used twelve times in the Greek New Testament. It is used only…
Can God Be Trusted When Your World Falls Apart?
You may know the story. At the age of 17, Joni Eareckson dove into shallow water and broke her neck, leaving her a quadriplegic. Where was God? Had He deserted her? Let’s ask her. Dr. John Ankerberg: Joni, I want you to give the audience a little bit of background of what happened to you.…
Can God Be Trusted When You are in Constant Pain?
Who better to answer that question than someone who is experiencing it every day? A few years ago Dr. John Ankerberg interviewed Dr. Michael Easley, former president of Moody Bible Institute. He was forced to step down from that position because he suffered from unrelenting pain. Listen to his heart as he describes the God…
What Does the Bible Say about the Devil?
The Bible has a great deal to say about Satan or the devil. The devil is seen to be an apostate angel who fell from heaven (Luke 10:18; Jude 6; Revelation 12:9). He is called the “tempter” (1 Thessalonians 3:5), “wicked,” and “evil” (Matthew 6:13; 13:19), the “god of this world” (2 Corinthians 4:4), the…
Hints of the Trinity in the Old Testament (Part 2): Zechariah 2
In our ongoing exploration of Trinitarian foreshadowing in the Old Testament, we turn our attention to an intriguing prophecy in Zechariah 2. This passage offers a striking glimpse into the divine nature of the Messiah and the distinction of persons within the Godhead, providing another clear example of how the Old Testament hints at the…
Dos and Don’ts of Prayer
Now, to be very clear, this is not going to be a long-drawn-out list of what you should and should not do when praying. But there are three things I do want to mention, because I think many of us fail exactly in these areas. First, two “don’ts”: Don’t treat prayer like a shopping list.…
What is the Occult?
The English word “occult” comes from the Latin occultus, meaning “to cover up, hide, or conceal.” Below, we offer several definitions from various authoritative sources: The Oxford American Dictionary defines the occult as: Webster’s Third International Dictionary (unabridged) defines the occult in the following manner: “deliberately kept hidden… of, relating to, or dealing in matters…
Hints of the Trinity in the Old Testament (Part 1): Daniel 7
The Trinity—God existing as three distinct persons in one divine essence—is often viewed as a New Testament concept. Yet, this profound truth is actually woven throughout all of Scripture, including the Old Testament. In this series, we will explore how this is the case by examining five key passages that foreshadow the Trinity. We begin…
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