Jesus Preeminent
By: Jim Davis; ©2001 One of the Evil One’s greatest tools against the Christian Church is to promote rivalry. Dissention diffuses the power of God’s Spirit at work within us. Jim Davis explains how to counteract this tool. Contents 1 Jesus Preeminent 1.1 The Problem of Rivalry 1.2 The Godly Response to Rivalry 1.3 Conclusion…
Jesus at Cana: What did He Mean
By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2001 Rev. Sam Harris explains each phrase of John 2:4 to point out what Jesus would have meant when he said the words. Jesus at Cana: What did He Mean? Question: I’m a little confused; I don’t understand the language or the meaning of John 2:4—Jesus was speaking to his mother…
Evangelism – A Commitment of Time
By: Jim Davis; ©2001 We have seen the “commitment to action” and the “commitment to duty,” now Jim Davis explains how evangelism requires that we make a “commitment of time.” It’s time for the reapers to get busy! Evangelism: A Commitment of Time Jesus has demonstrated the importance of the service of evangelism. Even before…
Bible Criticism/Part 4
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2001 Dr. Geisler finishes his series on biblical criticism this month. He explains the role of critics, the early church, and the Holy Spirit in the understanding the Bible. Previous Article Biblical Criticism—Part Four By Dr. Norman Geisler(from Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999) Creators or recorders? Unfounded higher criticism…
Eternal Security – Objections from the Book of Hebrews
By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2001 Several passages in Hebrews are classic examples cited for the loss of salvation, principally Hebrews 6:4-8 and 10:26-31. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon talk about those this month. Eternal Security: Objections from the Book of Hebrews Several passages in Hebrews are classic examples cited for the loss…
Purgatory – A Grave Rejection of the Gospel
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Was the atonement of Jesus Christ sufficient to purify all sins? The Roman Catholic Church says an emphatic “No!” In this article Mike Gendron explains what the Roman Catholic Church teaches and supplies Scriptures which answer their claims. Contents 1 Purgatory—A Grave Rejection of the Gospel 1.1 Rome’s Invention of Temporal…
The Vatican’s Call for Unity
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Since the dawn of the new millennium we have been witnessing the greatest push toward ecumenical unity the world has ever seen. This ecumenical movement has even captured the hearts of many professing Christians. Mike Gendron explains. Contents 1 The Vatican’s Call For Unity The Vatican’s Call For Unity Since…
Nobody Knows
By: James McCarthy; ©2001 Can anyone know that he is saved and going to heaven with certainty? The Roman Catholic Church calls this rash presumption. What does the Bible call it? Contents 1 “Nobody Knows” 1.1 Why Jane Can’t Read “Nobody Knows” After trusting Christ and leaving the Catholic Church in our mid-twenties, the Lord…
Past Popes Taught Destructive Heresies
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 Quoting from The Apostolic Digest, Mike Gendron shows how Roman Catholic Popes have offered ways of salvation other than that taught in the Bible. Contents 1 Past Popes Taught Destructive Heresies 1.1 Salvation Only Through Mary Past Popes Taught Destructive Heresies Roman Catholics would be wise to take heed to what…
The Forsaking of Jesus Christ
By: Mike Gendron; ©2001 During the last three years Pope John Paul II has stated: 1) knowledge of Jesus Christ or His church is not necessary for salvation; 2) the Roman Catholic Church is necessary for salvation; 3) members of other religions can be saved even if Jesus Christ is not recognized as savior. Not…
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