
Christian Science – Part 2
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 A brief look at the origin, dangers and theological teachings of Christian Science. Contents 1 Christian Science 1.1 INFO AT A GLANCE 1.2 DOCTRINAL SUMMARY Christian Science (from Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions, Harvest House, 1999) INFO AT A GLANCE Name: Christian Science Purpose: The…

Staying in Hope of Changing the Church
By: James McCarthy; ©2001 Some evangelicals are urging newly-saved Roman Catholics to stay in the Church and share their new faith. They say, “If everyone leaves, how is the Catholic Church ever going to change?” But is that really good advice? Former Catholic Jim McCarthy says no. In this article he explains why. Contents…

Church Universal and Triumphant
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon take a brief look at the purpose, origin and doctrinal teachings of the Church Universal and Triumphant. Contents 1 Church Universal and Triumphant 1.1 INFO AT A GLANCE 1.2 DOCTRINAL SUMMARY 2 NOTES Church Universal and Triumphant (from Encyclopedia of Cults…

Jesus Christ is Sufficient to Save Sinners Completely
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Whenever man is engaged in attaining and preserving his salvation, there can never be any assurance. But, as Mike Gendron explains this month, we CAN have assurance, and the reason is Christ! Contents 1 Jesus Christ is Sufficient to Save Sinners Completely 1.1 His word is sufficient 1.2 His mercy and…

Da Free John
By: Dr. John Ankerberg / Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 Da Free John (Franklin Jones) is the founder of a group called the Free Communion Church. The authors explore the theological teachings of that group in this article. Contents 1 Da Free John 1.1 INFO AT A GLANCE 1.2 DOCTRINAL SUMMARY Da Free John (from…

Where is Everything Going in the Future? Part 1-Hell
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Hell has been called cruel, inhuman, and barbarous. Bertrand Russell said anyone who threatens people with eternal punishment, as Jesus did, is inhumane. Unbe¬lievers in general have questioned both the exis¬tence and justice of hell. In this article, Dr. Norman Geisler explains why Orthodox Christians have de¬fended both the reality…

Hell/Part 2
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Actually, a denial of hell is an indication of human depravity Edwards draws attention to our inconsistency. We are all aware of the heinous nature of wars and acts against humanity. Previous Article Hell—Part 2 (from Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker Book House, 1999) Objections about Hell Unbelievers have…

Where is Everything Going in the Future? Part 2-Heaven
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 What does the Bible tell us about heaven? What will be the same? What will change? What can we expect to find there, what will be missing? This article is culled from interviews with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, IL. Contents 1 Where Is Everything Going…

Hell/Part 1
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 As we noted previously, many unusual events are attributable to God that are not true miracles. God acts through natural processes. Other unusual events are acts of human beings (and/or deceiving spirits, called demons). These are not real miracles either. Satan can fool, but he cannot truly work transcendently over…

How Should We Understand Man/Part 2
By: Dr. Steve Sullivan; ©2001 Any time one approaches the subject of sin, wrath, judgment and hell, the most frequent questions arises about the “heathen which has never heard.” God would not judge someone who has never heard, would He? Dr. Sullivan explores that issue this month. Previous Article Contents 1 Paul’s Anthropology from Romans…