August 2000

Crossing Over with John Edward

Gary: Now, Religion in the News. This week’s item is from the Portland, Oregon, Oregonian , with the headline, “’Medium’s Talk Show Aims to Connect Guests and Deceased Loved Ones.’ Crossing Over , with John Edward, is a talk show with a difference. The audience is live, but the guests...Read more

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Who Is the True God...Is the Proof in the Prophecy?

08/08/2000

Tom: Thanks, Gary. In our ongoing discussion of Dave Hunt’s book, An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith , we’ve been addressing just what the title states—a serious faith. And serious faith has content. It’s neither wishful thinking nor a baseless hope, but rather trust, which is formed because of...Read more

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Would You Believe a Talking Serpent?

STS 0810D Would You Believe a Talking Serpent? Tom: We’re discussing some verses found in the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Bible, and our primary purpose in this is to better understand not only the problems which mankind finds itself in today, that is, the...Read more

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Yet Another Contradiction in the Bible?

Gary: Now, Contending for the Faith. Here’s this week’s question: “Dear Brothers in Christ, In past programs I have been greatly edified by your discussions of what seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Here is another one I hope you will address: In Romans:3:11 There is none that understandeth,...Read more

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Is Yoga for the Body or for the Mind?

Gary: Now, Religion in the News. This week’s item is from the Bend Bulletin [Oregon], with the headline, “Spirituality, Total Liberation, is at the root of yoga: These days it seems everyone’s doing it. For many, physical fitness and relaxation are the goals of yoga, and certainly those are lofty...Read more

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Are You a God and Just Don't Realize it?

08/02/2000

Tom: Thanks, Gary. In our ongoing discussion of Dave Hunt’s book, An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith , we’ve been comparing the teachings and claims of biblical Christianity with the beliefs proclaimed by other religions. So how are we going about this? Well, for the most part we’ve been...Read more

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Question: ...Calvinism is gaining in influence and as a result is causing controversy and even division in some churches. I think this is an important subject and I don’t recall you ever giving your opinion. Would you please do so in the Q&A section?

August 1, 2000

Question: It seems that Calvinism is gaining in influence and as a result is causing controversy and even division in some churches. I think this is an important subject and I don’t recall you ever giving your opinion. Would you please do so in the Q&A section? Response: In fact,...Read more

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Quotable

August 1, 2000

The apostles declared that Christ had risen from the dead, and that only through repentance from sin and faith in Him could men hope for salvation . This doctrine they asserted...in the face of the most appalling terrors.... Propagating this new faith, even in the most inoffensive and peaceful manner,...Read more

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Who Is Jesus? - Audio Newsletter

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Who Is Jesus?

August 1, 2000

Currently in vogue are highly publicized and widely disseminated conferences and TV programs featuring "experts" allegedly examining evidence to discover who Jesus really was. Larry King Live did a program July 6 titled "Who is Jesus?" Peter Jennings hosted a TV special June 26 titled "The Search for Jesus." Academia...Read more

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