May 2001

Continuing with the Gospel of John

T. A. McMahon: We’re going through the gospel of John and right now we’re in John:5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. See All... .Dave, again this is our segment in which we encourage people to read the scriptures and if...Read more

understanding the scriptures

Are You Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem?

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 Mr. Hunt and Mr. McMahon, I have heard preachers say we are to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But isn’t there going to be...Read more

contending for the faith

The Dalai Lama Has Words for Our Youth

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Portland, Oregon, Oregonian , May 15, 2001 with a headline “Dalai Lama tells youth to have faith in yourself.”The Dalai Lama told 8000 high school students Monday that they don’t...Read more

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Is Evolution Science or Religion?

05/29/2001

Tom: Thanks, Gary. We’ve been using some of Dave’s books as a guideline for deciding which topics to discuss on each program and the answers to which, of course, are found in the Bible. This week we’re beginning In Defense of the Faith , which, according to its back cover...Read more

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Do Signs and Wonders Help us to Believe?

Tom: Continuing where we left off last week we are in the gospel of John and we are going to pick up with verse 43, but first Dave, just to let some of our listeners know, we are going through the gospel of John, because we think it is a...Read more

understanding the scriptures

Are You Psychologically Suited to be a Missionary?

Tom, Martin, and Deidre respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call .Our question this week:For the longest time I have believed that the Lord has called me to go into the mission field.But our church and our denomination requires that I go through a process of...Read more

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Mind Altering Drugs for Kids...Dare to Say No!

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media.This week’s item focuses on psychology and is excerpted from Insight Magazine.“The numbers are alarming.The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that as many as 1.5 million children and adolescents, that’s 2.5% of all Americans under age...Read more

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Psychology Versus the Bible (Revisit Part Three)

Tom: Thanks, Gary. Martin, Deidre, thanks for being on the program and for all of your truly edifying work. Deidre: Well, we’re delighted to be with you and have this opportunity to share with your listeners. Martin: Yes. Tom: Now, today we want to jump right in with a question...Read more

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Who Will Sow and Who Will Reap?

Tom: We are going through the gospel of John with a particular emphasis on the gospel and the salvation we have in Christ and as we’ve been saying our life in Christ begins with our understanding of the gospel and our acceptance of it by faith.Dave, we’re continuing where we...Read more

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What Do We Do About Really Serious Mental Illness?

Tom, Martin, and Deidre respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call . Our question this week:My gut feeling tells me there is something very wrong with psychotherapy.On the other hand, when I hear about all the complex and even serious psychological problems some people have, it...Read more

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