April 2002

President Bush and the Shintos

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from Assist News Service, February 19, 2002 with a headline: “Bush Worship at Shinto Temple Troubles Christians in Japan and U.S.”When President Bush entered the ornately beautiful ShintoTemple erected to house the...Read more

religion in the news

How Could There Be Light on the First Day without the Sun?

04/02/2002

Tom: Thanks, Gary. You are listening to Search the Scriptures Daily , a program in which we encourage everyone who desires 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 pleasing to Him. Our...Read more

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If We Don't Believe in Jesus, Will We Die in Our Sin?

Tom: We’re continuing with the Gospel of John and we are presently in John:8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. See All... .Now Dave, anybody following along with us...Read more

understanding the scriptures

How Secure is Our Eternity?

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 Dave and Tom, How important is the doctrine of eternal security ? Tom: Now Dave, I think this is an important question because—well let me give...Read more

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The New Multi-faith Religion

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from World magazine, December 2001 with a headline: “The new multi-faith religion”.The 1500 worshippers filled the former warehouse, now turned into a sanctuary.Before the service the congregation sings praise songs and old-time...Read more

religion in the news

Is the New Testament Historically Accurate?

04/02/2002

Tom : Thanks, Gary. You are listening to Search the Scriptures Daily , a program in which we encourage everyone who desires 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 pleasing to Him...Read more

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Question: I believe that Islam is a religion of tolerance and peace. Your criticism of Islam contradicts our President and other high-level members of government...as well as both Christian and Muslim leaders. Isn’t it time to admit you’re wrong?

April 1, 2002

Question: I believe that Islam is a religion of tolerance and peace. Your criticism of Islam contradicts our President and other high-level members of government here and abroad as well as both Christian and Muslim leaders. Isn’t it time to admit you’re wrong? Response: Presumably, non-Muslims who equate Islam with...Read more

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Question: One of my favorite hymns says, “Amazing love, how can it be, that thou, my God, shouldst die for me!” It goes on to say, “the Immortal dies!” How could God die? And if He did, who held the universe together?

April 1, 2002

Question : One of my favorite hymns says, “Amazing love, how can it be, that thou, my God, shouldst die for me!” It goes on to say, “the Immortal dies!” How could God die? And if He did, who held the universe together? Response: Christ is both God and man...Read more

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Quotable

April 1, 2002

It is hard enough to fight the devil, the world and the flesh, without private differences in our own camp. But there is one thing that is even worse than controversy, and that is false doctrine tolerated...and permitted....There are times when controversy is not only a duty but also a...Read more