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Dream Work – Research and Goals

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 Psychophysiologist Dr. Stephen LaBerge’s book Lucid Dreaming is one of several which shows how even secular, scientific research into dreams can be used in support of New Age beliefs and goals. Contents 1 Dream Research and New Age Goals 2 NOTES Dream Research and New Age Goals…

Angels and the Positive Confession Movement

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr.John Weldon; ©2012 Given that the devil’s sin was pride and self-aggrandizement, it is not surprising that he would find it difficult to relinquish the self-love that produced his notoriety. Unfortunately, people rarely comprehend where a self-love philosophy that mimics the devil’s may lead them. Contents 1 Angels and…

Enlightenment and Tantrism – Part 1

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2012 Tantra is a practice found in Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain other religions. It is primarily based upon the teachings of the Hindu Tantras, or holy books. Despite its esoteric nature and historical confinement primarily to Tibetan Buddhism and Shivaite Hinduism, the influence of tantra in various forms…

Three Biblical Connections to the Israel-Palestinian Conflict

By: Dillon Burroughs; ©2014 With the Israeli-Gaza conflict exceeding 1,000 casualties and Israel’s commitment of a “prolonged campaign” to destroy Hamas targets, many are asking whether the Bible connects with today’s headlines in the Middle East. Much speculation abounds, yet there are at least three clear biblical connections relevant to the current conflict. With the…

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Gaza terrorists launched a reported 100 rockets toward central Israel Tuesday night. Bomb shelters have opened, with the world watching for the nation’s response. Does the Bible address these contemporary conflicts? While there is much speculation regarding the precise roles certain nations will have with Israel in Bible prophecy, one important principle is crystal clear.…