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Paganism

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 PDF Was Christianity Borrowed from Mithraism?
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Some contemporary critics of Christianity argue that this religion is not based in divine revelation but was borrowed from mystery religions, such as Mithraism. But an honest reading of the New Testament data shows that Paul did not teach a new religion or draw on existing mythology. Dr. Geisler lays out the argument for us.
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 PDF Panentheism—Part One
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Panentheism (meaning all IN God) is not to be confused with Pantheism (all IS God) which we looked at last month. Dr. Geisler explores the roots of this belief system.
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 PDF Panentheism—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler completes his look at Panentheism, (all IN God—as opposed to Pantheism: all IS God) which is also called process theology.
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 PDF Questions About Other Gods—Part Three
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
This week Dr. Geisler explores Panentheism. Also known as “process theology,” panentheism teaches that God is changing. He is in the “process” of becoming all that He can be.
Pantheism

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 PDF Pantheims--Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler explains that pantheism is self-refuting, at least all forms that claim individuality is an illusion caused by the mind. For according to pantheism, individual minds are themselves aspects of the illusion and can therefore provide no basis for explaining it!
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 PDF Pantheism
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Pantheism means “all (pan) is God (theism).” This worldview is held by most Hindus, many Buddhists and other New Age religions, along with Christian Science, Unity and Scientology. Dr. Geisler explains what pantheism is, and how it effects the lives of those who believe it.
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 PDF Questions About Other Gods—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler continues this series by looking at how Deists and Pantheists view God, the world, evil, and values.
Papal authority

PDF Catholicism and Lordship Salvation
AUTHORS:  Durel, Greg
Does the Roman Catholic church have a different understanding of what “lordship salvation” means? Read quotes from Roman Catholic sources that show the role of the Pope in the Catholic position in salvation.
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 PDF The Eternal Consequences of Papal Infallibility
AUTHORS:  Gendron, Mike
One of the most critical questions we face in this life is whom to trust for information about eternal life. Most Catholics trust the Pope and his teachings over Christ and his Word. Mike Gendron explains why this decision can lead to eternal death rather than eternal life.
Papal authority

PDF The Primacy of Peter
AUTHORS:  Durel, Greg
Roman Catholics claim that Peter was the first Pope, and that he had primacy over the other apostles. Does the scriptural evidence back up those claims?
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 PDF Upon This Rock
AUTHORS:  McCarthy, James
Though the Roman Catholic Church agrees that Christ is the head of the Church, it holds that the Pope is the “visible head of the whole church.” The First Vatican Council stated that, “…the Roman pontiff is the successor of blessed Peter, the prince of the apostles, true vicar of Christ, head of the whole church and father and teacher of all Christian people. To him, in blessed Peter, full power has been given by our lord Jesus Christ to tend, rule and govern the universal church.” This belief is based upon the Church’s interpretation of 12 words found in Matthew 16:18. They are the focus of this month’s article by Jim McCarthy.
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 PDF Ministering Effectively to God’s People
AUTHORS:  Harris, Rev. Sam
A young pastor asks how to get beyond his seminary education and reach the people in his church and community. Rev. Harris’s advise to him is good for any believer who wants to be an effective witness to others.
Peace

PDF Experiencing the Peace of God
AUTHORS:  Davis, Jim
Is anxiety a problem for you? It is for many Christians despite the many Scriptures that urge us to “cast our cares upon Him.” Jim Davis explains how you can know God’s peace in your life in spite of—and in the midst of—your circumstances.
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PDF Facing Fear with Courage
AUTHORS:  Davis, Jim
Jim Davis writes: “You do not have to read very much of the Bible before you find someone who is challenged by fearfulness. The emotion is a natural response that any mortal should have when confronted with the reality of life outside of our control.” In this article Pastor Davis gives four principles from the Bible on how to “face fear with courage.”
Peace

PDF Peace in the Midst of Turmoil
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
The transcript of Dr. Ankerberg’s broadcast for the week of October 7. He offers God’s provision to give us peace, even in the face of events like those of September 11.
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PDF The Answer to Anxiety
AUTHORS:  Van Dyke, Dr. James
The Bible says to be “anxious for nothing.” So is it a sin for a Christian to feel anxious? Dr. Van Dyke explains, and gives practical advise in dealing with stressful events in our lives.
Peace

PDF The Peace of God that Surpasses Understanding
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
The Bible says “the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7). Sure, that may work for you, but you don’t know my circumstances. There’s no way I can feel any kind of peace—Or is there? Dr. Ankerberg explains how you can have God’s peace in SPITE of your circumstances.
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PDF What has God Provided in Christ to Take Away our Guilt and to Give Us Peace?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
If you are one of those Christians who can’t seem to find the peace that you thought you would have in Christ, Dr. Ankerberg explains how you can get it.
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 PDF When God Wakes You Up
AUTHORS:  England, Kristin
Does guilt or anxiety keep you awake at night? Kristin England explains how she received the peace to allow her to sleep well at night, and the joy she now gets when God “wakes her up” to spend time with Him in prayer.
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 PDF New Age Physics
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Does Quantum physics have anything to do with the New Age? It does in the hands of such men as Fritjof Capra, who’s The Tao of Physics first attempted the synthesis.
Polytheism

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 PDF Questions About Other Gods—Part Four
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler concludes the series on “Other Gods” by looking at the beliefs of Finite Godists (What if God is NOT all-powerful?) and Polytheists (What if there are many gods?).
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 PDF Kenneth Hagin and “Positive Confession”
AUTHORS:  Hunt, Dave
Dave Hunt explains why the “positive confession” teaching so prevalent among some groups today has brought a form of New Age teaching inside the Christian Church.
Prayer

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 PDF Have Faith in God
AUTHORS:  Davis, Jim
How do we properly develop a healthy faith and trust in God? Jim Davis asks this question, then answers with six biblical principles we need to follow when we pray.
Prayer

PDF How Do Christians Pray?
AUTHORS:  Atallah, Abu
Prayer is an important part of the life of a Muslim. How is prayer different for Christians? What is the purpose of Christian prayer?
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 PDF Learning How to Pray
AUTHORS:  Harris, Rev. Sam
How many of us wish our prayer life could be better? If you are one of them Rev. Harris gives a “simple” guide to follow as you pray.
Prayer

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 PDF Learning How to Pray
AUTHORS:  Van Dyke, Dr. James
How many of us have said, “I just don’t know how to pray”? Dr. James Van Dyke explains why that should not stop us from praying. The article will give you practical advice to get from “wishing” to, as the Nike ad says “JUST DOing IT!”
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 PDF Ways God Reveals His Will to Us
AUTHORS:  Missler, Nancy
Nancy Missler explains why prayer and fasting are important actions we can use when approaching God to discern His will for our lives.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled?
AUTHORS:  Ice, Dr. Thomas
Preterism (the belief that biblical prophecy was fulfilled by events in the first century AD) is gaining popularity today. Dr. Ice explains why he does not believe this if a valid position to hold.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part 4
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Dr. Ice deals with Matthew 24:34, the key passage used by preterists to explain why they believe biblical prophecy must have already been fulfilled.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part III
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Dr. Ice continues his examination of the preterist position on biblical prophecy.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part IV
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Dr. Ice continues his series on preterism by examining three texts: Matthew 16:27,28; Mark 9:1; and Luke 9:27. Were these fulfilled by the Transfiguration, contrary to what preterists contend?
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part IX
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
When was the book of Revelations written? What bearing does the date have on your interpretation of end-time events? Thomas Ice explains.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already been Fulfilled? Part VII
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
This article focuses on the translation of the Greek word “tachos” and its related family of words. Do they mean “soon” or “quickly”? The answer helps explain the beliefs of those who hold the preterist view.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part VIII
AUTHORS:  Ice, Dr. Thomas
In this article Thomas Ice focuses on the word “eggus,” translated “the time is near, as he continues his refutation of the preterist view of fulfilled prophecy.
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 PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part X
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
If, as preterists claim, most if not all bible prophecies were fulfilled by A.D. 70, what are the implications for the church today? Does any of the New Testament still apply?
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 PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part XI
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Thomas Ice defines and defends “futurism” as the logical counterpoint to the preterist view he has been critiquing in this series of articles.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled?--Part II
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Dr. Ice continues his examination of the preterist view of prophecy.
Preterism

PDF Has Bible Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled?—Part V
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
In this article, refuting the preterist viewpoint, Thomas Ice looks at the “timing” arguments. Why do certain words lead preterists to say that all biblical prophecy has already been fulfilled?
Preterism

PDF Has Biblical Prophecy Already Been Fulfilled? Part 6
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Thomas Ice continues his discussion of why preterists believe much of the Book of Revelation was fulfilled in the first century A.D., and then explains why he feels their interpretation is wrong.
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 PDF Preterism and Zechariah 12-14
AUTHORS:  Ice, Thomas
Thomas Ice explains why this passage in Zechariah must be referring to events which are yet future, rather than having been fulfilled in the first century A.D.
Priesthood

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 PDF “Bless me, Father…” Part 2
AUTHORS:  Durel, Greg
Greg Durel answers some of the questions raised by his previous article (see archives) “Bless me, Father…”
Priesthood

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 PDF Christ Made Every Believer a Priest, Not a Select Few
AUTHORS:  McCarthy, James
Why do Catholics have priests but Protestants have ministers? There is an important doctrinal difference explained in Jim McCarthy’s current article “Christ Made Every Believer a Priest.”
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 PDF El Cambrio Del Sacerdocio
AUTHORS:  Knott, Carlos Tomas
This article, “The Change of Priesthood,” looks at Hebrews 5 and 7 to show that when God annulled the Old Testament priesthood, he did not establish a new earthly order of priests. Instead, Aaron’s ministry has been taken over permanently by the Lord Jesus Christ!
Priests

PDF “Bless me, Father…”?
AUTHORS:  Durel, Greg
Is it unbiblical to call a priest “father”? What is the origin of the Roman Catholic priesthood? Rev. Durel explains.
Problem of Evil

PDF The Problem of Evil—Part 4
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler concludes his look at the problem of evil by explaining why some assumptions about evil are mistaken, and why evil is unavoidable.
Problem of Evil

PDF The Problem of Evil—Part One
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
“If God is absolutely good, then why is there evil?” This is a question that many have struggled with over the years. Dr. Geisler begins an explanation of how the presence of evil can be compatible with a good God.
Problem of Evil

PDF The Problem of Evil—Part Three: The Purpose of Evil
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Yes, evil can have a purpose. God can use it for our good. Evil can even, at times, be a byproduct of a good purpose. Read Dr. Geisler’s explanation of why this is so.
Problem of Evil

PDF The Problem of Evil—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
In this article Dr. Geisler continues his definition of evil—explaining its nature. He also begins a discussion of why God permits evil to continue.
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist? Part 7
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
How do we account for the reality of evil? Because if God created everything, and we say that he has, and since evil exists, and we are saying that evil does exist, is God the author of evil?
Problem of evil

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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist? Part Nine
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
If God created everything, and Christians say He did, did He create evil? If He did not actually create evil, then why does He allow it to happen? Drs. Ankerberg and Geisler tackle these most baffling questions.
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist? Part Three
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
“If God is all-good, He would destroy evil; if He is all-powerful, He could destroy evil. Evil is not destroyed; therefore, there is no such God.” Drs. Ankerberg and Geisler explain the flaw in that “logic.”
Problem of evil

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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist? Part Two
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Among other questions, Drs. Ankerberg and Geisler tackle the question: if even mass murderers occasionally get a parole-review, how come hell is not appealable?
Problem of evil

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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part Eight
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Would it be better never to have been born than to suffer? Why is there a hell? What about those who have never heard the Gospel of Jesus? These three questions are answered this month by Drs. Ankerberg and Geisler.
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part Five
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
What do you say to someone who says they’d like to be a Christian, they’d like to believe in God, but all the evil and pain and suffering in the world are getting in the way?
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part Four
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
How would you respond to someone who says evil is not real, that it’s only an illusion? Does denying the reality of evil make sense? Will denying evil make it go away?
Problem of evil

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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part One
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Why do babies, who do not ask to be born, enter the world with the stain of original sin? Dr. Ankerberg and Dr. Geisler tackle this question in the first part of a series dealing with questions many have asked about the evil in our world.
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part Six
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Where does the evil that is in this world come from? Dr. Geisler suggests that the source of much of the evil we experience is our freedom to make choices—even the choice to do evil.
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 PDF Why Does God Permit Evil to Exist?—Part Ten