May 2009

An Urgent Call To A Serious Faith-Part Seven-A Shortcut To The Truth

06/16/2000

A Shortcut to the Truth 2209 and 0630 Tom: Thanks, Gary, and thanks to all of you for joining us for this segment of Search the Scriptures Daily. Our title, by the way, comes from the Bible itself, the book of Acts:17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica,...Read more

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The Church of Godzilla

RELIGION IN THE NEWS A report and comment on religious comments and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Bend, Oregon Bulletin , dateline Zillah, Washington: “And a B Movie Monster Shall Lead Them.” In West Zillah, where city starts to blend in the farmland,...Read more

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How Many Times Did The Cock Crow?

In this regular feature Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here’s this week’s question: Dave and TA, On occasion I get a comment from non-Christians who tell me they don’t bother with the Bible because it’s full of contradictions. I usually respond...Read more

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The Dangers of Biblical Illiteracy

Tom: The Book of Genesis, particularly the first few chapters, is foundational to grasping the central message of the Bible. So, in our ongoing series, the purpose of which is to better understand the gospel of salvation , we’re discussing the verses that explain the critical why of Christianity. Why...Read more

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Mormons and Muhammad

May 22, 2009

From the website, www.mormonchurch.com, which carries this subtitle: "Created by average Mormons, with more than average time on their hands." ....how should Mormons view Muhammad? In short, Muhammad should be viewed as one who received inspiration from God to help raise a major portion of humanity to a higher level...Read more

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The Ponzi Prosperity Gospel

May 21, 2009

The Ponzi Prosperity Gospel [Excerpts] Today we shriek as we hear of financial scams, corporate greed, and virtually anything money-related that isn’t entirely on the up-and-up. While religion has generally been a help in these economically difficult times, there is one segment of Christianity that is scamming as many as...Read more

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Brian McLaren Wants End-Time Believing Christians Robustly Confronted

May 20, 2009

Brian McLaren wants end-time believing Christians robustly confronted [Excerpts] In an April 2009 article in Sojourner's magazine by emerging church leader, Brian McLaren, McLaren clearly has targeted Christians. But not just any Christians. McLaren is talking about Christians who believe Jesus Christ is coming back again, suggesting that these type...Read more

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Scientists Unveil Missing Link In Evolution

May 19, 2009

Scientists Unveil Missing Link In Evolution [Excerpts] Scientists have unveiled a 47-million-year-old fossilised skeleton of a monkey hailed as the missing link in human evolution. The search for a direct connection between humans and the rest of the animal kingdom has taken 200 years - but it was presented to...Read more

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Tuning Pianos

May 19, 2009

Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshippers meeting...Read more

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A Nation of Religious Drifters

May 18, 2009

America: A nation of religious drifters [Excerpts] The U.S. is a nation of religious drifters, with about half of adults restlessly switching faith affiliation at least once during their lives, a new survey has found. And the reasons behind all the swapping depend greatly on whether one grows up kneeling...Read more

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