June 2009

An Urgent Call To A Serious Faith-Part Eleven - Why Is Prophecy Important?

08/02/2000

Tom: Thanks, Gary. In our ongoing discussion of Dave Hunt’s book, An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith , we’ve been comparing the teachings and claims of biblical Christianity with the beliefs proclaimed by other religions. So how are we going about this? Well, for the most part we’ve been...Read more

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Is Yoga for the Body or the Mind?

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 Bend, Oregon Bulletin, with a headline: “Spirituality, Total Liberation is at the Root of Yoga.” These days it seems everyone’s doing it, for many, physical fitness...Read more

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Another Contradiction in the Bible?

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 brothers in Christ, In past programs I have been greatly edified by your discussions of what seemed to be contradictions in the Bible. Here is another...Read more

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Would You Believe A Talking Serpent?

Tom: We’re discussing some verses found in the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Bible. Our primary purpose in this is to better understand, not only the problems which mankind finds itself in today, that is the overwhelming consequences of sin, but more importantly the solution...Read more

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Women in Islam

June 19, 2009

[TBC: The following excerpt appeared as a commentary on CNN’s website.] A judge in Saudi Arabia has said husbands are allowed to slap their wives if they spend lavishly, a Saudi newspaper reported this past weekend. In one fell swoop, the judge debased Islam , vilified the kingdom and disregarded...Read more

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Fresh Meaning to Offering Plates

June 18, 2009

Church gives fresh meaning to 'offering' plate [Excerpts] The pastor of a non-denominational church in Argyle, Texas, passed around the collection plate to his congregants earlier this year -- and asked them to take money from it. Donations at the Cross Timbers Community Church had slumped because of the economic...Read more

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Preach the Word and Joel Osteen

June 17, 2009

"[Osteen] understands the importance of TV and uses the language of contemporary American society - the language of psychotherapy." [Excerpts] Having preached for less than a decade, Osteen, 46, presides over a Houston church in a former basketball arena that draws 40,000 people on Sundays. His televised sermons are seen...Read more

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The Ruin of a Kingdom

June 16, 2009

The ruin of a kingdom is a little thing in God's sight, in comparison with division among a handful of sinners redeemed by the blood of Christ. Robert C. ChapmanRead more

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Is Archaeopteryx a Valid Transitional Fossil?

June 15, 2009

Is Archaeopteryx a Valid Transitional Fossil? Archaeopteryx is the name given to an animal about the size of a crow. It is represented by fossil remains that display teeth, three claws on each wing, a flat sternum (breastbone), belly ribs (gastralia), and a long, bony tail. In other words, it...Read more

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An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith-Part Ten - Is Faith Based On Facts?

07/20/2000

Tom: Thanks Gary. Dave Hunt’s book, An Urgent Call to a Serious Faith , which we are discussing, has more than a few thought-provoking contentions related to religious beliefs. One in particular, which got my attention and I’m sure many others, stated, “The belief of so many, particularly in the...Read more

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