November 2002

Do You Believe You Will Never Die?

Tom: We are continuing with the gospel of John, we are in Chapter 11 and last week we got through verse 25 and we should be starting 26 but I think it’s important to read 25 again, Dave.“Jesus said unto her, (that is, Martha), I am the resurrection, and the...Read more

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If We Have Faith in Jesus, Do We Still Have to Keep the Law?

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, I’m 18 years old and live in Southern California.I don’t know how long I have been listening to you and reading The Berean Call ,...Read more

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Would Jesus Drive an SUV?

Now, Religion in the News. A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media.This week’s item is from The Washington Post , with a headline:“What Would Jesus Drive?”Some questions just can’t be answered, others are better left unanswered.This might be the case with the question...Read more

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Why Would a Loving God Tell Israel to Wipe Out Her Enemies?

Tom: You’re 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. Dave, I don’t think...Read more

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Why Did Jesus Resurrect Lazarus?

Tom: We’re continuing with the gospel of John and we are in 11:17.Now our encouragement, Dave, this segment of the program I particularly enjoy because there we are, right there in God’s Word.But I would encourage all of our listeners, if you’ve not read the Bible or you have sort...Read more

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Should Prayer Be Allowed in the Huddle?

In this regular feature Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call .Here’s this week’s question:“Dear Dave and Tom, I’ve been amused this last football season to see the controversy over whether or not a high school team was allowed to pray before a...Read more

contending for the faith

Presidential Accolades for Islam

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media.This week’s item is from The Associated Press, November 13, 2002, with a headline:“Bush Says Islam is Peaceful Faith,” dateline Washington.President Bush characterized Islam as a peaceful faith Wednesday, seeking to distance himself from controversial remarks by...Read more

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Why Does God Allow so Much Evil in His Name?

Tom: Thanks, Gary. If you are a first-time listener, or haven’t listened to the program for awhile, we are using Dave Hunt’s book, In Defense of the Faith , as a resource for tough questions directed at the Christian faith. These are questions that Dave has been asked over his...Read more

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