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The Believer’s Two Natures

By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2000 According to the apostle Paul, the conflict between the old nature and the new nature affects all Christians. Are there steps you can take to ensure victory over your old nature? Rev. Harris explains. The Believer’s Two Natures Question: We have been studying Romans in our weekly small group. This…

The Death of Materialism – Part 4

By: Dave Hunt; ©2000 For the past few months, Dave Hunt has been exploring reasons why the occult has been able to gain such a stronghold in our society. This article will continue that discussion. Contents 1 Compounding the Error 2 An Unshakable, Universal Conviction 3 Spirit Entities and the Occult 4 Materialism is Dead…

The Exercise of Authority

By: Jim Davis; ©2000 If you should find yourself in a position of authority, does the Bible have anything to say about how you should conduct yourself? Jim Davis says “Yes!”, and he examines some of those biblical principles in this article. The Exercise of Authority Are you in a place of leadership? Most people…

Reversing Guilt

By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2000 How can the false messages we learn in childhood effect us, even into our adult lives? Is there anything Christians can do to move past those false messages and claim all that God has for them? Dr. Ankerberg explores this issue. Reversing Guilt We’re examining God’s solutions to the battles…

Is There a Contradiction Between Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-7

By: Rev. Sam Harris; ©2000 Matthew 8 states that the Centurion approached Jesus on behalf of his slave. Luke 7 says that he sent someone else to approach Jesus for him. This is a clear contradiction, isn’t it? Rev. Harris explains. Is There a Contradiction Between Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-7? Question: I need some…

The Power to Break Bad Habits

By: Dr. John Ankerberg; ©2000 If you are one of the millions of people who made a New Year’s resolution involving a bad habit, this article by Dr. Ankerberg will help you see how God’s strength can help you to become more Christ-like. The Power to Break Bad Habits What do you do if you’re…

Forgiving One Another

By: Jim Davis; ©2000 You’ve heard that we are to “forgive one another,” you’ve probably even recited it as part of the Lord’s Prayer frequently in church. But what does it really mean? Why does Jesus focus so much on this issue? What impact can forgiving have on our lives? Jim Davis explains. Forgiving One…

For the Joy Set Before Us

By: Jim Davis; ©2000 The apostle Paul, among others, have compared the Christian life to a race. Do you sometimes feel that you have “hit the wall” and simply can’t go on? Jim Davis explains how we can make it past that point and move on toward the “joy set before us”.   In the…

Alleged Errors in the Bible/Part 1

By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©2000 Many critics delight in pointing out problems, particularly things they see as errors in the Bible. Dr. Geisler begins a look at how you can know the Bible is trustworthy, as well as ways to counter the attacks of the critics. (from Baker’s Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Baker, 1999) Critics…

The Death of Materialism – Part 2

By: Dave Hunt; ©2000 Is there a non-physical dimension? Should we be actively involved in trying to interact with it? Are there dangers involved for those who do? Dave Hunt explores these issues. Contents 1 Mind Distinguished from Brain 2 Remote Viewing 3 Science and the Mind 4 Notes Mind Distinguished from Brain If the…