January 2001

Why Must We be Born Again?

T. A. McMahon: We are going through the gospel of John, and our purpose is to learn more about the salvation we have in Christ. An important aspect of our salvation in Jesus is knowing Him personally; knowing what He has done for us, and knowing what He wants us...Read more

understanding the scriptures

Are Born-agains Just Another Cult?

In this regular feature Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call . Here is this week’s question. Dear Tom and Dave, I’m a listener to your program through your website, www.thebereancall.org , where I also read your newsletter. I grew up in a...Read more

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Some Doors of Opportunity Close at the Vatican

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from New York Times.com January 5, 2001, with a headline: “Romans Jostle Their Way to Indulgences,” dateline Rome. “Today was the last day worshipers could pass through the bronze holy door in...Read more

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Have You Died to Sin?

01/16/2001

Have You Died to Sin? Tom: Thanks, Gary. You’re listening to Search the Scriptures Daily , a program in which we encourage all who desire to know God’s truth to look to God’s Word for all that is essential for salvation and living one’s life in a way that is...Read more

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Jesus' Conversation with Nicodemus

Tom: We’re going through the gospel of John and our purpose is to learn more about the salvation we have in Christ.An important aspect of our salvation in Jesus is knowing Him personally…knowing what He has done for us….and knowing what He wants us to do as we follow Him.And...Read more

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Wilt Thou Surely Die?

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions form listeners and readers of The Berean Call.Here is this week’s question: “Dear Tom and Dave—I enjoy your program and especially appreciate your encouragement to us to be like the Bereans by searching out whatever we hear from whatever religion...Read more

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Jim and Chuck Visit the Vatican

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media.This week’s item is from Religion News Service , December 2000, with the headline: “Evangelicals, Catholics Discuss Family.” It was a striking image to one observer: evangelical Protestant powerhouses James Dobson and Chuck Colson visiting the headquarters...Read more

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Are You Defeating Sin?

01/08/2001

Are You Defeating Sin? Tom: Thanks, Gary. Our subject for today has to do with how we are to achieve victory over sin. Colossians 3, and I will read verses 1-3: “If ye, then, be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right...Read more

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Has Jesus Committed to You?

Tom: We are going through the Gospel of John and our purpose is to learn more about the salvation we have in Christ. As I said last week, an important aspect of our salvation in Jesus is knowing him personally, knowing what he has done for us, and knowing what...Read more

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Why Aren't Dave and Tom Depressed?

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions form listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here is this week’s question: Dear Dave and T.A., You guys continually surprise me. I used to read your newsletter a couple of years ago, but then I gave it up because...Read more

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