Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People/Part 4
By: Dr. Norman Geisler; ©1999 Dr. Geisler concludes his critique of the book When Bad Things Happen to Good People, written by Rabbi Harold Kushner, and frequently recommended as a resource for grieving families. But is the message of the book really comforting? Previous Article Contents 1 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People…
Witnessing Effectively to Roman Catholics
By: Mike Gendron; ©1999 Totally foreign to most Catholics are three promises Jesus offers to repentant sinners who trust Him as their Lord and Savior. They are: 1) the complete forgiveness of sins; 2) the imputation of His perfect righteousness; and 3) the assurance of eternal life. Mike Gendron explains how important these promises are…
A Host of Contradictions: The Director of Princess Mononoke
By: Dr. Ted Baehr; ©1999 Is it important to have a “philosophy of art”? Is it important to have thought out what you believe and how you convey your message? Dr. Baehr’s interview with the director of Princess Mononoke points out some of the absurdities that can happen if you don’t have a clear message.…
The Veil Menders
By: Greg Durel; ©1999 Picture the Jewish priests sitting in the temple frantically trying to sew up the veil in the temple after it was torn (following Jesus’ death on the cross). Why would they want to do that, and why is that a picture of what the Roman Catholic Church is doing today? …
The Election of Israel
By: Dr. William Varner; ©1999 There is no question that God “chose” the Jewish nation as His own people in the Old Testament. But haven’t they forfeited their right to any special status? Dr. Varner explains. Contents 1 The Election of Israel The Election of Israel Years ago, some wag waxed poetically: “How Odd…