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Reformation

PDF Sola Scriptura
AUTHORS:  McCarthy, James
Today, even as in the time of the Reformation, thousands of Catholics worldwide are leaving Roman Catholicism for biblical Christianity. And once again, the rallying cry of the sixteenth century, Sola Scriptura, Scripture Alone, is being heard. Roman Catholic defenders have responded to this challenge by going on the offensive. In this month’s article, Jim McCarthy answers those who say that the Scriptures are an insufficient guide to the Christian faith.
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 PDF America’s Sacred Roots
AUTHORS:  Snyder, Dr. Tom
Dr. Snyder explores the basic principles, ideas and institutions upon which the United States of America was founded. How far have we strayed?
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 PDF Alternate Theories of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—Part One
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Probably no aspect of the biblical account of Jesus has faced as much opposition as the story of His resurrection from the dead, and rightly so since, as Paul says, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith” (I Cor. 15:14). But do any alternate theories hold up under scrutiny? Dr. Geisler addresses several in this article.
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 PDF Alternate Theories of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Did the disciples mistake someone else for Jesus? Or did God simply destroy Jesus’ body? Dr. Geisler explains why these alternate explanations do not hold up under examination.
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 PDF Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
There are those who say that believing that Jesus actually rose from the dead requires a blind faith. Dr. Geisler says, “NO! It requires looking at the evidence and concluding that, although dead people do not USUALLY rise, in this case the evidence is such that even skeptics can be convinced.” What is that evidence? Dr. Geisler explains.
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 PDF Evidence for the Resurrection–Part Two
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
Dr. Geisler completes his look at the post-resurrection appearances of the risen Jesus, and looks at some indirect evidence which also points clearly to the fact that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead.
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 PDF The Death of Christ
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
During the Easter season, we are bombarded with articles telling us of the importance of the Resurrection for believers (many of those were on this site!). But what if Jesus didn’t really die on the cross? What if He just fainted? Or faked His death? Dr. Geisler examines the evidence to show that, under the circumstances, death was inevitable.
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 PDF The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Part 1—Can it Persuade Skeptics?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Among the religions of the world Christianity is unique—particularly when it comes to evidence supporting its claims. The authors give examples of skeptics who have changed their minds once they carefully examined the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection.
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 PDF The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Could the evidence stand cross-examination in a modern court of law? The authors cite a number of lawyers, including Simon Greenleaf (considered “the greatest single authority on evidence…”), who say, “Yes!”
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 PDF The Facts Concerning the Resurrection
AUTHORS:  Habermas, Dr. Gary
Dr. Habermas is considered one of the leading experts in the field of historic evidence for the resurrection. Are there “historical facts” that even skeptics will have to admit to? This article gives 12, and explains the conclusion that can be drawn from them.
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 PDF A Half-Hour Silence in Heaven: What Does it Mean?
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Robert Thomas looks at the events surrounding the half-hour of silence mentioned in Revelation 8 and suggests several possible meanings for the pause.
Revelation

PDF A Preview of Final Doom
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The article focuses on what Dr. Thomas refers to as the “theme verse” of the Book of Revelation: “Behold, He comes with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all the families of the earth will mourn over Him. Yes, amen.” (Rev. 1:7) Don’t miss this fascinating study.
Revelation

PDF Ephesus: The Church of Loveless Orthodoxy
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas begins to look at the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. This month he focuses on Ephesus, the church that had “left its first love.” What did this mean for them, and does carry a warning for the church today?
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 PDF First Look at the Seventh Bowl (or Vial)
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
During the past three months we’ve looked at the first six of the bowl judgments. Now, in Revelation 16, we come to the initial description of the seventh bowl. The full account of this bowl’s contents extends all the way through the Revelation 22:5. We will begin to explore the seventh bowl this month with an introduction and an overview.
Revelation

PDF God Plans Ahead
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
There are two things we can definitely say about Gods plans: What He plans will happen, and what He plans will happen exactly as He planned. Dr. Thomas explains how these things relate to biblical prophecies.
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 PDF Laodicea: The Church of Lukewarmness
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas explains the political, social, and even environmental situation in Laodicea which would have made it easy for the Christians there to understand the message given to them.
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 PDF Measurement of the Temple and its Worshipers
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
In Revelation chapter 11 John is told to measure the temple and the worshipers in it. Dr. Thomas explains that we can understand this passage without becoming lost in “a hopeless tangle of symbolic contradictions.”
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 PDF No More Delays: The End is At Hand
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
In previous article we have seen the first six trumpet judgments found in Revelation chapters 8 and 9. Now Dr. Thomas explains two “side trips” that take place before the seventh trumpet sounds.
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 PDF One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand: Who are They?
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Many different groups have tried to claim exclusive right to be the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7. Dr. Thomas explains why they are mistaken, on the basis of what the Scripture has to say about the identity of this group.
Revelation

PDF Pergamum: The Church of Indiscriminate Toleration
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Is it all right for the Christian church to be “tolerant” of different beliefs, lifestyle choices etc, in the way our society demands? Dr. Thomas answers that question as he looks at what the Angel to the church at Pergamum had to say.
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 PDF Philadelphia: The Church of Promised Deliverance
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The church is given five special promises not given to the other six churches. What are these promises? Can Christians today claim them? Dr. Thomas explains.
Revelation

PDF Sardis: The Church of Complacency
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas continues his series with the message to the church at Sardis. What lessons could they have learned from history, as well as from Jesus, that would have prevented their slide into complacency?
Revelation

PDF Smyrna: The Church of Martyrdom
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
What problem was the angel addressing in his message to the church in Smyrna? How does this message differ from all the others? What is the message for the church today?
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 PDF The Beginning of Birth Pains, Part 1
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The “divine purgings” detailed in Revelations 4 and 5 are compared to labor pains in Jesus’ Olivet Discourse. Dr. Thomas begins a look at these events.
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 PDF The Beginning of Birth Pains, Part 2
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
In this article Dr. Thomas investigates the meaning of the fifth and sixth seals mentioned in Revelation Chapter 6.
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 PDF The Beginning of the Great Tribulation
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
This article looks at the first four trumpets found in Revelation 8:7-13. Do they mark the beginning of the outpouring of God’s wrath? How about the time of tribulation?
Revelation

PDF The Book of Revelation
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Many Christians are afraid of the book of Revelation, considering it too obscure for the average person. In this article Dr. Robert Thomas, the author of a commentary on the Book of Revelations, begins to open up the message in terms the average Christian can understand and appreciate.
Revelation

PDF The Book of Revelation: John’s Commission to Write
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas gives, from chapter one, a brief outline of the rest of the Book of Revelation. If you have been “afraid” to study the Book of Revelation, this series of articles would be an excellent place to begin.
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 PDF The Crowd Too Large to Count: Who Are They?
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Last month Dr. Thomas explains who the 144,000 are—and aren’t. Now he tackles the question of the “crowd too large to count” to see if the Bible identifies them as well.
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 PDF The Fifth and Sixth Bowls (or Vials)
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
If you think the misery unleashed by the first four “bowl judgments” was bad, Dr. Thomas says the worst is still to come! This month he will describe the difficulties that will be added to humanity by the contents of the fifth and sixth bowls.
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 PDF The First Four Bowls (or Vials)
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Our study this month arrives at Revelation 6, a chapter that begins divulging the contents of the seventh-trumpet judgment that was first mentioned in Revelation 11:15. This month Dr. Thomas will look at the first four bowl judgments.
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 PDF The Great Tribulation Continued
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas looks at the fifth and sixth trumpet judgments described in Revelation 9:1-21 to show what will be involved in these events during the great tribulation period.
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 PDF The Heavenly Throne Room—Part One
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Continuing now with the fourth chapter of Revelation, Dr. Thomas begins to look at the heavenly throne-room, and the identity of those who are described as being around the throne.
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 PDF The Heavenly Throne-Room, Part 3
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas describes a great celebration that will take place in heaven around the throne. Why (What) will they be celebrating? Who will be there? What will they be doing?
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 PDF The Heavenly Throne-Room, Part Two
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas explores the importance of the sealed scroll from Revelation 5. What does it contain? Who is worthy to open it?
Revelation

PDF The Imminence of Christ's Return
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
What is the difference between “imminence,” “immanence,” and “eminence”? How do each of these terms relate to Christ?
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 PDF The Seven Bowls Introduced
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The author of Revelation has provided substantial information in preparation for the seventh trumpet judgment. Now the time has arrived to introduce the contents of that seventh trumpet—the seven bowls filled with the anger of God.
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 PDF The Seventh Bowl: Part Five of Intercalation #1, Fall of Commercial Babylon Completed
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Continuing his study of Revelation chapters 17-19, Dr. Thomas describes the events surrounding the fall of Babylon and the attitudes of the people involved.
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 PDF The Seventh Bowl: Part Four of Intercalation #1, Fall of Commercial Babylon Be
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Babylon’s sins, and therefore her guilt, have already been described, now John describes the judgment that will come upon her. Dr. Thomas leads us through the descriptions found in Revelation 18.
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 PDF The Seventh Bowl: Part One of Intercalation #1, The Harlot and the Beast
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas suggests that the section from Revelation 17:1-19:10 provides a parenthetical look at Babylon before continuing with the chronological progression of future events. This month’s article looks at the angelic guide, the harlot and the beast mentioned in Revelation 17:1-6.
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 PDF The Seventh Bowl: Part Three of Intercalation #1, Judgment of the Great Harlot
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The focus in Revelation 17 now shifts back to the “great harlot” her sphere of influence and her ultimate destruction.
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 PDF The Seventh Bowl: Part Two of Intercalation #1, The Beast with Heads and Horns
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The author of Revelation, John, “marveled with great amazement” at the vision of the beast. In this passage he tries to describe what he has seen. Dr. Thomas helps us to understand what we read about the beast’s heads and horns.
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—Exploits of the Counterfeit Christ and His Helper
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
This month Dr. Thomas shows us the accomplishments of the counterfeit Christ, the consequences for saints, and the assistance rendered by the beast’s helper, all from Revelation 13.
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—Four Climactic Announcements
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Revelation 12-14 carried us through descriptions of great past and future battles in Satan’s attempt to eradicate national Israel. We have seen the victory of the 144,000. Now we come to four announcements pertaining to the awfulness of the upcoming “bowl judgments.”
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—Heavenly Celebration
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
The seventh trumpet has sounded. The earth is awaiting the events set forth in the seven bowls. Meanwhile, two songs are sung in heaven. The first celebrates Christ’s coming kingdom and the second celebrates God’s future judgments. These songs are the topics of this month’s article by Dr. Robert Thomas.
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—Persecution of Israel by Satan’s Chief Agent
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
This month Dr. Thomas continues his series by giving an account of Satan’s persecution of Israel and an introduction to his chief human agent in that persecution.
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—Satan’s Campaign Against Israel and Her Messiah
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas explains Revelation 12, which begins with an enactment in heaven and ends with action upon the earth. This chapter furnishes background information that will help us understand the “bowl” or “vial” judgments.
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 PDF The Seventh Trumpet: The Seven Bowls Pending—The Harvest and the Vintage
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Revelation 14:14-20 gives us a preview of the great battle still to come. This preview is described as “the harvest” (14:14-16) and “the vintage” (14:17-20) Dr. Thomas explains what is involved in these graphic word pictures.
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PDF Thyatira: The Church of Compromise
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
Dr. Thomas explains the circumstances in Thyatira that make it a hard place for Christians to stand for their faith. What did “Jezebel” teach? And why did Jesus commend those who opposed her?
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 PDF Victorious Followers of the Lamb
AUTHORS:  Thomas, Dr. Robert
This month Dr. Thomas considers the victory scene in Revelation 14:1-5, paying particular attention to the victorious Lamb, the heavenly singers, and the redeemed 144,000.
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 PDF "Because I Like It"
AUTHORS:  McCarthy, James
Why are Catholics Catholics? As they will tell you themselves, most were born into the religion. Why do they remain Catholic? They say it’s because they like it. That’s what Jim McCarthy found when he interviewed Catholic leaving Mass. Read about it in this article.
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 PDF “A Catholic is a Catholic is a Catholic”
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John/ Weldon, Dr. John
Are all Catholics pretty much the same? Is it true that “once a Catholic always a Catholic?” The authors examine some of the factors that make discussing Roman Catholic belief difficult.
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 PDF “My Children Are All Defecting”
AUTHORS:  McCarthy, James
Since the Second Vatican Council, the Roman Catholic Church has taught that all Christians are part of the family of God. Theology aside, however, most Catholics see only two kinds of Christians: Catholics and non-Catholics. The true story of the Sheridan family illustrates the difficulties and blessings when family members change sides.
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 PDF Abuse by Priests
AUTHORS:  Gendron, Mike
An unholy scandal of global proportions is cracking the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. Reports of sexual perversion, child abuse, rapes, lies and cover-ups have reached epidemic proportions. But Mike Gendron says there is some good that is coming out of this tragedy!
Roman Catholicism

PDF Come Out of the Catholic Church
AUTHORS:  Gendron, Mike