Eternal Security/Part 1
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 The topic of the eternal security of the believer has troubled many Christians. During the next few months we’ll take an in depth look at the Scriptural passages related to this teaching. Previous Article Eternal Security—Part One The biblical doctrine of salvation is one of the…
Eternal Security/Part 10
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 There are some Scriptures which appear to teach the loss of salvation. How do we reconcile those with Scriptures that clearly state salvation cannot be lost? Previous Article Eternal Security, Objections—Part 3 How do we deal with specific Scriptures that appear to teach the loss of…
The Catholic Way of Salvation
By: McCarthy, James; ©2001 What exactly does the Roman Catholic Church teach is the way of salvation? Jim McCarthy provides an answer from a popular post-Vatican II catechism in this month’s article. Contents 1 The Catholic Way of Salvation 1.1 Knowing Where You’re Going 2 NOTES The Catholic Way of Salvation What exactly does…
Islam-Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Dr. Geisler explains some of the beliefs and teachings of the Islamic faith. Contents 1 Introduction 2 Beliefs 2.1 The Word of God 3 Doctrines 3.1 God as Absolute One Introduction Islam means “submission.” A follower of this religion is called a Muslim, “a submitted one.” Muhammad, the founder of…
The Lord is One
By: Staff Writer; ©2001 Deuteronomy 6:4 reads, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” We asked biblical scholars to comment on what those words mean, both in context and for us today. Contents 1 “The Lord is One!” 1.1 W.A. Criswell, The Believer’s Study Bible: 1.2 King James Version Study…
Do We Have Accurate Information About Jesus?
By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2001 Were eyewitnesses to the events of Jesus life still around when the Gospels were written? If so, what does that tell us about the trustworthiness of those accounts? Dr. Ankerberg explains and illustrates. Contents 1 Do We Have Accurate Information About Jesus? Do We Have Accurate Information About Jesus?…
2000: Return to Him-Part 2
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©2001 Dr. Dr. Ted Baehr, publisher of MovieGuide®, gives a surprising analysis of the movies released during the year 2000, and how movies with a “Christian” or “family friendly” message fared against those with secular, occult and/or sexual themes. Contents 1 2000: Return to Him—Part 2 1.1 TV Blockbusters 1.2 Some…
Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Second Coming of Christ
By: Lorri MacGregor; ©October 2001 Jehovah’s Witness leaders declared that Jesus would return in 1914 (updated from 1874). When it didn’t happen, the leaders were forced to revise their prophecy. They declared that Jesus DID return in 1914—He just did it invisibly! Lorri MacGregor explains the contortions involved in this spin. Christians throughout the centuries…
Roman Catholics, Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 When we study the doctrines of Roman Catholics, Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses, we discover that they have more in common with each other than with the Bible. Mike Gendron examines eight of the common characteristics. Contents 1 Roman Catholics, Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses 1.1 1) Preach Another Jesus 1.2 2)…
The Mighty I Am
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 The Mighty I Am movement was founded by Guy Ballard. Its purpose is “to bring ascended I AM power to America, that she might fulfill her cosmic destiny as the world’s repository of Light.” This article describes the doctrines and dangers of this movement. Contents 1…
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