December 2014 | thebereancall.org

December 2014

A FEW QUESTIONS FOR EVOLUTIONISTS "He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong" ( Job:5:13 He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong. See All... ). Why do giraffes have long necks...Read more
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We live in perhaps the most crucial age of history since the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus…. Our job is enormous. This is not a time to twiddle our thumbs. This is a time to pray. --Roger Peugh (Longtime missionary to Germany and Brethren Bible School teacher )Read more
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SOLAR-POWERED HORNETS [Excerpt] The miniscule marvels of God’s tiniest creatures continue to amaze scientists. Recently the abdomen of a certain hornet was discovered to have intricate structures that look like space-age solar panels, perhaps yielding insights for new technology. Looking for some “green” technology to cut your energy bills? Maybe...Read more
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SOME TRANSLATION REMINDERS [TBC: In view of a growing use of the name “Allah” in translations, it is helpful to reconsider some points as to whether it is a legitimate practice.] What scholars say about the origin of the name "Allah" "The verses of the Qur'an make it clear that...Read more
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ISRAEL: MORE FRIENDS THAN FOES [Excerpts] Headlines tell the frightening stories of the genocidal slaughter of believers abroad. Israel , too, is under attack— literally and figuratively. Part of this battle involves evangelicals turning away from Israel to support the creation of a Palestinian state. This anti- Israel campaign repudiates...Read more
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THE MORE OBSTACLES YOU HAVE "The more obstacles you have, the more opportunities there are for God to do something." --Clarence W. Jones (1900-1986, Missionary to Ecuador).Read more
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The church is not the agent God will use to usher in His Kingdom of righteousness and justice. That position belongs solely to God’s Son, the Messiah. To say otherwise is to deny Jesus the glory ascribed to Him alone. —James A. Showers, Israel My Glory, Sept/Oct 2014Read more
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This month’s Q&As were answered by Dave Hunt and were originally printed in October 2005 and June 2007 Question: [You have] objected to the use of the terms “Messianic Jew” and “Messianic movement” as not biblical….I would differ with your explanation of Jesus and His followers not being observant Jews...Read more
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