Is Sola Scriptura Found in The Bible?
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Are the Scriptures alone sufficient and authoritative for the Christian life? The Word of God says “yes!” The Roman Catholic Church says an emphatic “no.” Mike Gendron explores the Scriptural evidence in this article. Contents 1 Is Sola Scriptura Found In The Bible? Is Sola Scriptura Found In The Bible? Are…
What Catholics Don’t Know
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Many Roman Catholics have a zeal for God, but it is not based on biblical knowledge. Mike Gendron lists some of the things Catholics are not taught about salvation, God’s attributes, and Jesus that could make a real difference in their lives. Contents 1 What Catholics Don’t Know 1.1 What…
The Isolation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
By: Lorri MacGregor; ©January 2001 Lorri MacGregor looks at some of the ways the Watchtower Society isolates Jehovah’s Witnesses from their friends, family and even from the society. Isolation If you become a Jehovah’s Witness, the Organization then begins a process of isolating you from your family. We have come through the Christmas season recently,…
Is the Mass the Real Sacrifice of Christ?
By: James McCarthy; ©2001 Is the Mass a real sacrifice? This is the question that most Catholics seldom discuss, but one that is nonetheless central to their faith. In this month’s article, Jim McCarthy examines the Church’s answer and how Pope John Paul II defends it from Scripture.! Contents 1 Is the Mass the…
Finding Out About Jesus—Can We Trust the Gospel Accounts?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2001 Can we trust what the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell us about Jesus, or are they merely the product of the writers’ imagination? Dr. Ankerberg looks particularly about what the writers themselves said about how and why they wrote their books. Contents 1 Finding Out About Jesus: Can We Trust…
The Masonic Lodge (Freemasonry)
INFO AT A GLANCE Name: The Masonic Lodge (Masonry, Freemasonry, or sometimes “Speculative” or “Symbolic” Masonry) Purpose: The uniting of men in fellowship under the principal themes of the Fatherhood of God, the brotherhood of man, and the immortality of the soul. For many Masons Masonry is a religious quest for spiritual enlightenment; however, ultimately,…
Is Freemasonry A Cult?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 The question of whether or not Freemasonry fits the definition of a cult has caused much concern in recent years. In this article Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at eight characteristics of cults which are shared, in varying degrees, by Masonry. Contents 1 Is Masonry A…
Living for Jesus/Part 1
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2001 What kind of behavior does Christ promise to reward at His Judgment seat? Dr. John Ankerberg continues his response to that question in this article. Contents 1 Living For Jesus Living For Jesus If you’re a Christian, I’d like to ask you, do you think much about the Judgment Seat…
Bible Criticism/Part 3
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Dr. Geisler evaluates modern biblical criticism and explains why the scholar’s bias can influence his findings. Previous Article Bible Criticism—Part Three By Dr. Norman Geisler(from Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999) Evaluation. As already noted, higher criticism can be helpful as long as critics are content with analysis based…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon give a brief overview of the beliefs and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Contents 1 Mormonism 1.1 INFO AT A GLANCE 1.2 DOCTRINAL SUMMARY Mormonism From Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions, Harvest House, 1999 INFO AT…
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